Husky and SEM Biotech Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Blood Collection Tube Manufacturing in Türkiye
Husky Technologies™, a global leader in precision injection molding solutions and services is collaborating with SEM Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş., under its SEM BIOTECH division, to support the company’s entry into blood collection tube manufacturing with the deployment of the ICHOR™ integrated medical system. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in SEM Plastik’s diversification strategy and strengthens Türkiye’s position in the medical device supply chain for this region. The official opening ceremony for the system launch was held on April 16, 2026, with the participation of H.E. Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, along with high-level representatives from SEM Plastik and Husky Technologies.
Established in 1983 and headquartered in Istanbul, SEM Plastik is a leading regional plastics manufacturer with a strong legacy as one of Türkiye’s pioneers in sustainable packaging and, more recently, advanced medical manufacturing. SEM Plastik continues to expand its global presence, building on more than 25 years of engineering excellence.
To support this transition into medical manufacturing, SEM Plastik selected Husky as a long term supplier, recognizing the value of the company’s ICHORTM integrated medical system technology platform, and comprehensive service offering. As an early adopter, SEM Plastik invested in a complete solution designed to deliver consistent quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance from day one.
High End Quality and Regional Impact
Through its SEM BIOTECH division and under its Vacusem brand, SEM Plastik has entered the medical components market and operates one of the most precise and high-capacity vacuum blood collection tube production lines in the world, with an annual production capacity of 500 million tubes, delivering the highest quality standards in Türkiye.
Vacusem tubes are fully automatically manufactured in an ISO 8 cleanroom environment and packaged under the highest hygiene standards, using best-in-class chemical formulations and components. The production is designed to meet European Union market standards, with a strong focus on export-oriented growth. This investment makes a strong contribution to Türkiye’s high value-added and high-technology exports.
“Diversifying into medical manufacturing required a trusted supplier and a proven technology platform. We are proud to serve the region with best in class blood collection tubes, and Husky’s support as an early adopter partner was essential in helping us turn this ambition into a successful and sustainable operation”, said Yavuz Eroğlu, SEM Plastik’s Owner-Chairman and President of PAGEV, the Turkish Plastic Packaging Manufacturers Association.
The collaboration supports Türkiye’s emergence as a reliable producer of high quality blood collection tubes, strengthening local supply chains while establishing a foundation for continued innovation and market expansion.
System Level Solution Enables Rapid Market Entry
Husky’s solution combines the ICHOR™ integrated medical system, advanced Schöttli Medical Molds, and Advantage+Elite™ proactive monitoring support, enabling SEM Plastik to establish a scalable, high performance production platform for blood collection tubes. The integrated system approach reduces operational complexity while delivering enhanced throughput, reduced material waste, and consistent part quality.
“We are proud to support SEM Plastik’s growth with the deployment of the ICHOR™ system, the fastest platform solution to produce blood collection tube in the market. By combining speed, precision, and full system integration, we are helping SEM Plastik establish a world class medical production platform in Türkiye”, said Thomas Bontempi, Husky’s General Manager Medical Business.
Husky’s advanced technology contributes to reduced cycle times and improved efficiency, while full traceability and process stability support compliance with stringent international medical standards. Additionally, dedicated training programs for running the system have been delivered to support medical injection molding and process optimization, enabling long-term operational excellence.
About the ICHOR™ Integrated Medical System
The ICHOR™ medical system represents Husky’s advanced solution for blood collection tubes, built upon the company’s proven PET technology and featuring integrated robots, auxiliaries, a unified HMI, and advanced hot runner. Designed to meet the needs of both new and existing medical device manufacturers, ICHOR™ delivers exceptional productivity, precision, and efficiency. The system provides high-quality, high-precision parts with increased speed and productivity, reduced wear, extended mold life, minimized waste and variability. This innovation ensures that producers like SEM Plastik can achieve superior performance and reliability throughout all stages of their production process.
About SEM Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Istanbul, SEM Plastik is a leading regional plastics manufacturer with a strong presence in packaging, tableware, and out of home applications. Through its SEM BIOTECH division and Vacusem brand, the company is expanding into medical device manufacturing, delivering high quality blood collection tubes for domestic and international markets. www.sembiotech.com
About Husky Technologies™, a GPGI Company
Founded in 1953, Husky is a technology pioneer that enables the delivery of essential needs to the global community with industry-leading expertise and service. Husky is a leader in highly engineered equipment and aftermarket services. Husky’s products are used to manufacture a wide range of plastic products, including beverage and food containers, medical devices, and consumer packaging. Husky provides comprehensive and integrated system solutions that are comprised of injection molding machines, molds, hot runners, controllers, auxiliaries, and aftermarket services. For more information, visit Husky.co