Viskase Companies Inc

Viskase Companies, Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of non-edible casings. These crucial products, crafted from cellulosic, fibrous, and plastic materials, are integral to the preparation and packaging processes of various processed meat items. The company extends its reach across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. Its comprehensive product portfolio features: Cellulosic Casings: Encompassing options like NOJAX, engineered for the automated manufacturing of hot dogs, small dry salamis, and cooked or coarse ground sausages. Larger cellulose casings are also offered, designed to impart specific cylindrical or oval shapes to processed meats such as bologna, mortadella, deli ham, and dry sausages. Fibrous Casings: Utilized in a diverse range of applications, including pepperoni, salami, luncheon meats, boneless hams, other deli-style processed meats, and processed or smoked cheeses. Specialty Transfer Casings: This category includes casings formulated to transfer specific attributes like color, flavor, smoke, or spices directly onto the food product during its processing. Other Branded Casings: Such as VISDRY for dried or smoked sausages; VISFLEX, versatile for cheese and processed meat applications; VISMAX for molded and formed processed meat and poultry products; VISLON for general meat, poultry, and cheese uses; VISMOKE for cooked and smoked meat products, semi-dry, and spreadable dry sausages; VISCOAT, suitable for items like turkey, ham, and roast beef; and POLYJAX for hot dogs, sausages, chorizo products, and meat snack sticks. Furthermore, Viskase Companies, Inc. manufactures textile spice transfer casings, designed to infuse food with flavor, and MEMBRA-CEL, a dialysis membrane derived from regenerated cellulose. Established in 1925, Viskase Companies, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Lombard, Illinois, and operates as a subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises L.P.