Processor custom-contract

Toller An outsourced manufacturing company contracted to process materials to another company s specifications. Sometimes called third party service provider, toll processor, supplier of outside services, external contract manufacturer, contract processor, contract manufacturer, custom chemical manufacturer. 

Process sludge off-site through contract dewatering or other means. A limited number of municipalities offer this as a service to their industrial discharge customers. Also, several private waste processors offer this service in North America. 

Processors cover a wide range— from tiny, "garage shops" to billion-dol-lar multinational companies, from custom parts producers to original-equipment manufacturers captive operations. They include specialists in different types of processing, in particular, classes of materials, specific types of parts or industries, etc. Some just pass plastic through a machine, some also make molds, others also decorate parts and assemble them. Some have become complete "contract manufacturers," with an emphasis on plastics. However, there are key factors that apply to each of these diversified entities. 

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