Smooth-Bor Plastics

Smooth-Bor Plastics is a specialized manufacturer of medical tubing systems, focusing on innovative products for respiratory care, particularly continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) applications. Smooth-Bor Plastics manufactures advanced medical tubing systems aimed at enhancing respiratory care. Founded in 1971 in Laguna Hills, US, the company has maintained a consistent operational focus without major pivots. It was acquired by Plastiflex Group N.

V. in March 2025, although financial terms were not disclosed. The founder's history is not available, nor are details on any prior ventures. Smooth-Bor Plastics specializes in the manufacture of medical tubing systems, specifically heated tubes for CPAP applications.

Their flagship product, Smooth-Bor® medical tubing, features a smooth inner bore that promotes laminar flow, ensuring optimal performance in respiratory care. The company also introduces innovative FlexFilm™ technology, enhancing the flexibility and usability of their CPAP tubing. Smooth-Bor caters to a diverse client base, including medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers in North America, Europe, and Asia, with products tailored for hospitals, home healthcare settings, and consumers with sleep apnea, underlining their commitment to regulatory standards. Smooth-Bor Plastics generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales and B2B transactions with healthcare providers and medical device companies.

The company partners with retailers and distributors to ensure widespread distribution of their flagship products, including Smooth-Bor® medical tubing. Transactions often involve bulk orders with negotiated pricing based on volume, reflecting the company’s focus on maintaining high standards of customer service to enhance client retention and foster long-term relationships. Revenue is derived from these sales and partnerships, emphasizing quality and innovation in the medical tubing sector. Looking ahead, Smooth-Bor Plastics plans to leverage its acquisition by Plastiflex Group N.

V. to expand its product offerings. This includes designing new products specifically for the respiratory care market, with anticipated launches in the coming years. The company is also targeting expansion into additional international markets, particularly in Europe and Asia, by the end of 2026.

The recent acquisition aims to enhance the business's offerings, thereby supporting these strategic initiatives.