OUR COMMITMENT
TUA's singular focus is to be the best contract cleaner and coater worldwide. We remain committed to that goal through the constant development of new cleaning and coating compounds and innovative application techniques coupled with a responsibility and dedication to our customer relationships. Excellent coatings. Custom materials. Consistent application and bonding quality. TUA is unsurpassed when it comes to your coating needs.
RADIOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Radiology Development Corporation (RDC) is the executive licensee of TUA Systems' coatings. Both RDC and TUA are committed to establishing strong business relationships. Our services, knowledge and experience are always available in order to answer any questions you may have in the efficient and successful implementation of our coating into your process or production line. If requested through a consulting agreement, we will even visit your facilities in order to provide hands-on assistance in the feasibility of establishing a coating department or a modification of your existing procedures. The steps taken in acquiring a licensing agreement are explained below.
LICENSING AGREEMENT INFORMATION
STEP 1
1-24 free sample run of a known TUA Systems material on outer/inner diameter; known materials being: Hydro-Sil™, Hydro-Sil-D™, Hydro-Sil 2000™, Hydro-Silk™ and the Hydro-Silk-IPT™ line, Hydro-Slik™, Heparin-Complex-T™ and Ionic PTFE™. Shipping is the responsibility of the consignee.
STEP 2
Additional sample runs of a known TUA Systems material is charged at the fee of $400/lot for 1-24 sample pieces, F.O.B., Merritt Island, FL
Custom Blends:
A Research and Development Purchase Order must be issued to initiate the custom blending of formulas per customer requirements. This purchase order will be posted for 100 hours for a fee of $100 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum time per trial (blending to include testing usually takes between 7-8 hours)
STEP 3
Upon selecting the formula that meets the customer requirements, TUA Systems will generate a per piece price quotation based on the quantity/complexity of coating the device at TUA Systems' facility.
The license agreement will contain some or all of the following:
- Base license fee paid in full or installments
- Royalty per piece of each device coated
- Price per pint/liter/gallon/drum of formula
- Legal fees, travel expenses and per diem charge for start up assistance and any travel on behalf of the licensee
To find out more about TUA's licensing opportunities, please contact Ted Unkel, VP of Licensing and Corporate Development at tunkel@tua-rdc.com