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Plastic lumber made of post-consumer recycled HDPE material out performs traditional wood with 50 year warranty. Makes long lasting decks, furniture, docks and more.
View ArticleExperienced Plasticologist Saves Buyers Time and Money
Calling on an experienced Plasticologist may save you both time and money. Using the right plastic sheet to start may save significant trial and error.
View ArticleNew Glass Can Flex and Bend Like Plastic Sheet
Will Corning's New Flexible Willow Glass Challenge Plastic Sheet In Electronic Applications? Thin And Flexible As Plastic Film, More Scratch Resistant.
View ArticleGehr Plastics Announces 24 Inch Natural Copolymer Acetal Rod
Gehr Plastics, a leader in commercial industrial plastics market, announces the addition of 24 inch 600mm diameter Natural Copolymer Acetal Rod
View ArticleMakrolon Bayer MaterialScience Now Called Covestro
Bayer MaterialScience, producer of Makrolon Polycarbonate, assumes a new identity in the new name Covestro, and will be an independent business unit.
View ArticleIndustrial Plastic Supply Discusses Polycarbonate Uses
The plastic professionals at Industrial Plastic Supply recently shared some of the most popular uses for the near unbreakable plastic, polycarbonate.
View ArticleNew Methods To Pick Proper Plastic Sheet Materials
Use the best tools to narrow down the best plastic material for your application. New methods can insure picking the proper plastic sheet material
View ArticleIndustrial Plastic Supply Celebrates 40 Years
Southern California's Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. Celebrates Their 40 Year Anniversary. Founded in 1975, this Anaheim based Plastic Sheet supplier has largest in stock inventory.
View ArticleNew Trusscore PVC Wall Panels FDA Approved
New MSW Trusscore PVC Wall Covering Panels replace FRP panels for FDA and Flame Retardant Wall Covering Applications. Finally an option for replacing FRP Panels.
View ArticleSABIC Announces Ultem Resin Shortage Q2 2015
SABIC Plastics announced a shortage of Ultem Resins. A scheduled outage for one plant is putting additional pressure on strained supply.
View ArticleArtek Plastics Make UHMW Rod and UHMW Profiles In Wide Range of Colors
Color coding of products is simple with a colored UHMW rod or UHMW profile. A large range of colors available in rod and profiles from Artek Plastics.
View ArticleRochling Plastics Leads Industry In Plastic Sheet and Rod
With 200 years experience Rochling Plastics is one of the Worlds largest Manufacturers of Plastic Sheet and Plastic Rod. Acetal to PEEK, HDPE to UHMW,
View ArticleDupont Delrin Wages War Against Acetal for Ultimate Supremacy
Is there a difference between Dupont Delrin and Copolymer Acetal? Yes, there is! Acetal is a common engineering and mechanical plastic material.
View ArticleHow DuPont Delrin Rods compare to Acetal Copolymer Rods
Acetal (Polyoxymethylene or POM) was first developed in 1952, DuPont created a version of Acetal called Homopolymer, which they patented as Delrin.
View ArticleLeading USA PVC Sheet Manufacturer Acquired
One of the American leading PVC Sheet suppliers has been purchased by Simona AG. Boltaron Performance Products, LLC of Newcomerstown, OH will become part of the Simona America Group along with another...
View ArticleMilk Jug to Cutting Board HDPE Sheet Delivers
HDPE sheet or High Density Polyethylene Sheet is an FDA Approved plastic material that solves food processing problems. From Cutting Boards and Wear Pads to Milk Jugs and Food Containers, HDPE is the...
View ArticleWhy Use Hammer Cushion Pads For Pile Driving
Pile Cushions or Hammer Cushion Pads are used in pile drivers for protection of equipment, and to transmit driving force to the pile. Essential in driving a concrete pile to prevent damage, Canvas...
View ArticleDupont Nylon Changed Womens Stockings, Carpet and Mechanical Plastics
When you hear the word ‘Nylon’, do you picture women’s stockings? It may come as a shock, but women’s stockings are not silk, but rather are made from nylon plastic. Nylon is a common material used for...
View ArticleLego Company Looks To Change from ABS Plastic to New Bio-Plastic PLA
The Lego Company is investigating a major change from ABS plastic material to Bio-Plastic. The children’s building blocks have been produced from ABS since the 1960’s. The difficult hunt for a...
View ArticleAston Martin Issues Massive Recall as China Company Pulls A Fast One
Is where a material is made make a difference? Yes! And, in the case of Aston Martin, it caused the largest recall in their history. A third tier supplier cut corners, and supplied a counterfeit...
View ArticleFDA Approved Plastics Can Be Metal Detectable and X-Ray Detectable
Plastic sheet and rod materials have been pushing the limits of protection in the critical FDA, USDA and 3A Diary Compliance. Several plastics are now available that are 'Metal Detectable' and/or...
View ArticleLubX C UHMW Sheet slides by competitors with up to 75% less friction
Rochling Plastics new LubX C UHMW reduces friction by as much as 75% over standard UHMW Sheet. Some advantages of LubX C UHMW sheet are energy savings, noise-reduction and suitability for contact with...
View ArticleSimona Group owner of Simona America Inc. Buys Laminations Inc.
The Simona Group is the owner of Simona America, a well respected giant in the Polypropylene, PVC and HDPE sheet industry. Simona Group has just acquired Laminations Industrial Products, maker of...
View ArticlePEEK Sheet and Rod are FDA Certified and Compliant For Food Contact
Victrex 450G PEEK in Sheet and Rod solve many engineering problems. The material is FDA approved and is excellent at high temperatures and has outstanding chemical resistance. Here is an excellent...
View ArticleGehr Plastics Produces High Quality Plastic Sheets and Rod Made In USA
Gehr Plastics has lead the way in high quality plastic sheet and rod. From small diameter to 14" diameter, Gehr produces a vast range of sizes and types of plastic materials. From ABS and Acetal to...
View ArticleFire-Resistant Plastics Meet FM-4910 and UL 94-V0 Strict Certification
Plastic Sheets are used in many applications, many in critical environments that need flame resistance. UL 94-V0 and FM-4910 are two of the stringent certifications a plastic material can meet....
View ArticleNatural Acetal Rod from Z/L Plastics Now Available to 19.75" Diameter
What would anyone need 19.75" diameter Acetal Plastic Rod for? Many parts are produced by fabricators and machine shops that have been made from sheet or large block. Now, with this huge rod and large...
View ArticleStart a New Relationship with a Thirty-Nine Year Old
Now is the time to start a new relationship, and your spouse doesn’t even need to know! Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. of Anaheim, California is celebrating 39 years of excellent customer service in...
View ArticleWelcome Reshoring - Made in America Quality Regains Its Value
Some trends are destructive, some are welcomed. Reshoring is one of the welcomed trends. Reshoring is bring jobs back to the country that lost the jobs to outsourcing. America is leading the way in...
View ArticlePlastic Material Bad Reputation – How did we get here?
The American People are thought of as wasteful. Guilty of living a 'Throw Away' lifestyle. And the plastic industry has taken the brunt of these attacks, and have been considered the culprit of much of...
View ArticleLos Angeles County California Imposes Plastic Bag Ban
Will 2014 be the year of the 'Ban'? It is starting that way for Los Angeles County California, as the County has imposed a ban on all plastic grocery bags from large supermarkets and retailers. Is the...
View ArticleWhen does plastic sheet or plastic slab become plastic plate
When referring to a plastic material shape, the size description means much more that what you call the shape. Plastic sheet, plastic slab, plastic panel, plastic slabs and plastic plate are really the...
View ArticlePlastic Sheets and Rods: Build them smart, build them to last
Some people think the most powerful force on Earth is 'Love'. While Love is certainly powerful, a force known as Coefficient of Thermal Expansion is more powerful. All materials grow and shrink with...
View ArticleGet An Education And Learn About Plastic Sheets, Rods and Tubes
Need help choosing the proper plastic sheet or plastic rod? Consider calling on a Plasticologist from The Plastic Mentor Blog. Supplying plastic sheets, rods, tubes and profiles since 1975, the have...
View ArticleBattle between Dupont Delrin Homopolymer and Acetal Copolymer Rages On
While Dupont Delrin Homopolymer Acetal is similar to the Copolymer Acetal, there are a few distinct differences that can make or break your next part. Center line porosity and maximum temperature range...
View ArticleCan Google's Android Survive Microsoft and Apple Attack On Technology
Is this an attack on Technology? A well orchestrated attack on Google and Google's Android Operating System is underway. Major lawsuits filed by Rockstar Bidco have just been filed. Rockstar Bidco is...
View ArticleMedical Grade Plastic Sheets Help Advance Our World of Medicine
The use of Plastic Sheet and Plastic Rod materials has revolutionized the Medical field, helping patients to be safer and making procedures much simpler. Plastics have reduced contamination, helped...
View ArticlePlastics As An Innovator In Technology & A Martyr of Modern Times
This is the second edition in a series of articles that have been developed to share a more precise and in depth approach to the importance of plastics as it relates to specific industries, starting...
View ArticleIt’s Not About The Plastics, It’s About The People
The rumor is that plastic is bad for our environment, our wildlife and our every day living, but nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, most plastic comes from produced from petrochemicals. New...
View ArticleVycom Plastics and CPG acquired by Ares\Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
In a move to become the leader in the low maintenance exterior construction industry, Ares Management and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan have acquired CPG and Vycom Plastics. CPG and Vycom produce a...
View ArticlePlastic Rod sizes now available in excess of 19 inches diameter
There is a battle raging over which manufacturer can produce the largest plastic rod. Currently Rochling Plastics and Gehr Plastics seem to be in the lead. Will the 14" diameter Polypropylene, a...
View ArticleHDPE sheet and Delrin Rod Merge Polymer Industries buys Nytef Plastics
Polymer Industries, one of the largest HDPE sheet suppliers in America, recently purchased of Nytef Plastics. Nytef was one of the last American Manufactures of Engineering Plastics like Delrin Rod and...
View ArticleDavid slays Goliath in Domain Name Gold Rush, Dot LA starts the craze
Los Angeles and Louisiana area marketers have started to sing Randy Newman’s famous tribute to Southern California, “I Love LA”. Newly released domain names have local significance. The new .LA or Dot...
View ArticleThis Plastic Sheet was Grown by American Farmers
Bio-plastic materials may be a solution to the dependence on foreign oil, and the diminishing American farm industry. Someday, not so far off, the plastic bumper on your car may have a sticker stating,...
View ArticleNew Plastic Sheet Delivers HD Sound to your Ears...and your Soul
This new plastic sheet enables headphones or hand-held devices equipping EAP technology to transmit vibrations that correspond to complicated sound waves. Not the same feeling from the midnight teenage...
View ArticleMassive Food Recalls For Contamination Making You Blue
Recent massive recalls causing consumers to question food safety. One simple solution is to use bright Blue Plastic production parts for visibility.
View ArticleBullet Proof Versus Bullet Resistant Glazing
Protecting workers at financial, check cashing or Western Union cash centers is important. Using the correct bullet resistant glazing may save lives.
View ArticleBoltaron 1050E PVC Type 1 Sheet Now Has a New Name
Boltaron®, a leader in PVC Sheet since 1954, was acquired by Simona® America. Simona® PVC Type 1 now replaces the old Boltaron® 1050E product name.
View ArticleIndustrial Plastic Supply Inc. Announces New President
Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. of Anaheim, California has announced the promotion of Hayden Hess from General Manager to the position of President
View ArticleMakrolon GP Polycarbonate Sheet Gets Brand Name Change
One of the best known and respected brands of Extruded Polycarbonate Sheet is getting a new brand name with new ownership.
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