There are dozens of plastic material suppliers. Some started within the last year, and most have been around a very long time. The production of Performance Plastic sheet and rod is a long and difficult process, very large extrusion equipment make sheets and rods, and then these are annealed through a long slow heating and cooling cycle. There are a variety of factors that can assist an end-user in choosing the best material supplier.

Is the proposed supplier certified?

Are they ISO certified?

How long have they been in business?

Where did they source their materials? North American or Asia?

Is the company a member of the IAPD – International Association of Plastic Distributors?

Are the employees certified by any organization?

Choosing a high quality manufacturer and reputable supplier is critical for best finished part performance. North America is host to some of the largest and most professional Performance Plastic material manufacturers and suppliers.

The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries and medical devices have a very unique and demanding requirement list, and the Engineering Plastics can provide a wide range of solutions. The inherent needs for durability, sterilization, exceptional dimensional stability and enhanced machinability make Performance Plastics the ‘go-to’ material for these tough applications.

Some of the best and most significant North American manufacturers of Performance Plastic Sheet and rod include:

Ensinger Plastics of Washington, PA. and 5 other North American divisions

Rochling Industrial of Gastonia, North Carolina and 9 other division in North America

Gehr Plastics of Boothwyn, PA and 4 other divisions in North America

ZL Plastics of Lenexa, KS (2 facilities)

Plaskolite Inc. of Columbus, OH (multiple facilities)

Polymer Industries of Henagar, Alabama

Simona America, Inc. of Archbald, PA

These great suppliers and many other high quality Performance Plastic suppliers and manufacturers. Depending on the base resin, size and shape of the finished product, and the end use application, the processing may be done by a very limited group of manufacturers.

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