Michael Hopkins is the Managing Director of Ross Polymer Services Ltd, a single-source
contract manufacturing partner specializing in injection moulding projects. Certified to ISO
9001 and 13485, Ross Polymer Services is recognised for its technical expertise, precision in
injection moulding technologies, deep knowledge of polymer materials, and commitment to
exceptional quality standards.

Michael’s main areas of expertise include:

• Micro Injection Moulding & Mold Design
• Polymer Consultancy
• Process Troubleshooting & Optimisation
• Project Management
• Biomedical Polymer Development
• High-Performance Thermoplastic Composite Materials
• Processing of High-Temperature Thermoplastics
• Metal Replacement & Lightweighting Solutions

With extensive experience collaborating with leading medical device manufacturers in Ireland,
Michael has played a key role in New Product Introductions (NPI) across various medical
fields, including Ostomy, Urology, Cardiology, and Neurology. His expertise extends to
managing and processing complex polymer materials, such as drug-loaded polymers,
resorbables, and shape memory polymers.

Michael earned his Doctorate in Polymer Engineering in 2019, contributing to peer-reviewed
publications and securing multiple patents within the field. He has been an active committee
member of the Irish Polymer Group since 2018 and currently serves as its Vice Chair.