YOUR GLOBAL PARTNER IN ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTIC MANUFACTURING
t PLASKOLITE, their mission is to produce innovative engineering thermoplastics the right way, through long-lasting customer relationships, hands-on customer service and responsible manufacturing.
PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing engineering thermoplastics including acrylic (extruded, continuous cast, cell cast), polycarbonate (monolithic, multiwall, laminates), ABS and PETG sheet, lighting profiles and PMMA polymers. Founded in 1950 by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Their innovative thermoplastic sheet solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays.
Headquartered in Columbus, OH, USA, PLASKOLITE operates 15 manufacturing plants around the world: Columbus, OH, Zanesville, OH, Grand Saline, TX, Olive Branch, MS, Compton, CA, Memphis, TN, Sheffield, MA, Linden, NJ, Charlotte, NC and Lancaster, PA in the United States, along with Gazit, Israel; Monterrey, Mexico; Stara Zagora, Bulgaria; Girona, Spain; and Casablanca, Chile.
From their beginning, PLASKOLITE strives to treat employees, customers, community and the world with kindness, dignity and respect. This drives their continuing effort to create sustainable products in a sustainable manner for future generations. Their ongoing commitment is expressed in the PLASKOLITE Sustainable Ecosystem: What they make, how it’s made and how it’s used. They produce durable thermoplastics that enable global green innovation in a responsible manner.
Product portfolio
- OPTIX® acrylic sheet in clear and colors
- OPTIX® L continuous cast acrylic sheet
- OPTIX Cell Cast — cell cast acrylic sheet
- TUFFAK® polycarbonate sheet, 30+ grades
- POLYGAL® multi-wall polycarbonate sheet
- CORRUGAL™ corrugated polycarbonate sheet
- HYGARD® security laminates
- OPTIX® LD light diffusing acrylic
- OPTIX® LD MAX — 2406 Bright White Acrylic
- FABBACK® mirror sheet in colors and textures
- VIVAK® PETG sheet
- ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) sheet
- Custom services such as run-to-size, reel stock and high-performance coating application
- POLYGAL Multi-Wall polycarbonate sheet offers countless design possibilities and uses within the architectural, agricultural and interior design industries. Whether you need a lightweight roofing solution, help maximizing natural light in your greenhouse, or a spark of creativity for your next design project, the UV protection and insulating properties of twin-wall, 5-wall or 11-wall sheet is the solution you need.
- TUFFAK CA polycarbonate sheets are the only full range, solid polycarbonate products that meets the International Building Code (IBC) Class A flammability rating and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirement, “Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth.” Ideally suited for interior wall and ceiling applications and exterior canopies, these products are available in a range of colors and textures. This extruded product is virtually unbreakable, has high temperature resistance, excellent clarity and has an UV enhanced or abrasion resistant hardcoat. in addition, this sheet is ideal for wall cladding for added surface protection.
- OPTIX DA digital acrylic provides optimal adhesion of UV curing inks without the application of adhesion promoters or other costly, labor-intensive treatments during the pre-press process. OPTIX DA allows for high-quality, vibrantly colored prints without sacrificing the outstanding optical clarity offered by acrylic sheet. Clear, white, non-glare and erasable options available.
- OPTIX L continuous cast acrylic sheet has been a long time favorite for designers, retailers and point-of-purchase applications because of its superior craze resistance, unmatched edge finish and flawless optical quality.
- VIVAK PETG is available in a broad thickness range from 0.020″ to 0.500″ and is stocked in a variety of sheet sizes. VIVAK complies with the FDA requirements for continuous food contact and meets the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 (Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices).
- ABS sheet is produced with the highest quality recycled product and has a 100 percent virgin cap layer. ABS offers excellent impact strength and ease of fabrication. Stocked in black and white color with a Haircell pattern on one side smooth finish on the reverse. Available in a thickness range from 0.060″ to 0.236″.