Plastics and plastic materials are organic, synthetic or processed polymers that are supplied as raw materials or stock shapes. They typically consist of thermoplastic or thermosetting resins and can be made into many forms

Laminators and laminating machines or presses bond together layers of materials such as plastic films on glass, wood or other substrates

Plastic sheet and plastic film is formed to a precise thickness and used in many different applications

Laminating services bond two or more layers of material into a laminated composite sheet or web

Thermoplastics and thermoplastic materials soften when heated and harden when cooled. They can withstand many heating and cooling cycles and are often suitable for recycling.

Industrial laminates are products made by bonding together two or more layers of material. Laminates vary from flexible foil film laminates to rigid circuit board materials.

Thermosets and thermoset materials are crosslinked polymeric resins that are cured or set using heat or heat and pressure. They generally have a higher resistance to heat than thermoplastics.

Polymer and plastic composites are strengthened with fibers, fillers, particulates, powders and other matrix reinforcements to provide improved strength and/or stiffness. Examples of polymer and plastic composites include fiber reinforced plastics (FRPs), sheet molding compounds (SMCs), bulk molding compounds (BMCs), pre-preg materials, and fabricated composite parts

Specialty polymers and resins are proprietary polymers, resins, monomers and intermediates. This category includes plastics and elastomers that are based on proprietary curing technologies or chemistries, or that are designed for specialized applications

Molding compounds and resins are industrial plastics and polymers that are suitable for forming. They are available as pellets, liquids, and powders and are used in processes such as injection molding, compression molding, reaction injection molding (RIM), resin transfer molding (RTM), and blow molding

Optical manufacturing services design, fabricate, finish and test optical components and optical elements.

Elastomers and rubber materials are characterized by their high degree of flexibility and elasticity (high reversible elongation or resilience).

Laminating adhesives and composite resins are cured using heat and/or heat and pressure.

Casting resins are pourable plastic or elastomer compounds used to cast parts, make molds or form a structure in place

Converting services cut large, usually roll stock materials into smaller, usable shape and sizes.