PLASKOLITE has announced the launch of CELTEC White, a new expanded PVC sheet developed for the sign and graphics market. The product was debuted at the ISA International Sign Expo 2025 in Las Vegas.

CELTEC White is the latest addition to the CELTEC family, which includes five product variations offering different colors, textures and performance characteristics. The new sheet is engineered for digital printing, offering a refined white point to support vibrant, true-to-color graphics. It features consistent density, is available in multiple sizes and thicknesses and incorporates up to 30% recycled content from post-industrial and post-consumer sources.

Recommended applications include signage, point-of-purchase displays, dimensional letters, store fixtures, exhibits, kiosks, wayfinding and monument signs. The sheet is designed for ease of fabrication, painting and laminating. www.plaskolite.com.

Primex Corporation has introduced Prime Sulapac, a new line of thermoformable sheets made from Sulapac®, a bio-based composite developed by Finland-based Sulapac Ltd. The material combines wood from industrial side streams with biodegradable biopolymers to offer an alternative to conventional plastics, specifically for packaging and other thermoformed applications.

The sheets are industrially compostable and BPI certified, with high bio-based content and the ability to be mechanically recycled. According to the manufacturer, the material breaks down without leaving persistent microplastics or toxic substances, aligning with efforts to reduce environmental impact.

Prime Sulapac is designed to be a drop-in replacement for plastics like PS, PP and PET in applications such as packaging inserts, point-of-sale displays, single-use food packaging, blister cards and logistics trays. The material offers a smooth surface and natural aesthetic suitable for high-end uses.

In manufacturing settings, the product’s natural insulating properties allow for a wider processing window and more forgiving temperature tolerances than some other bio-based materials. It requires lower forming temperatures, enabling up to 20% energy savings and faster production cycles. www.primexplastics.com.

Stiles Machinery has introduced the HOMAG CENTATEQ N-300 PRO, a next-generation CNC router designed to enhance precision, efficiency and safety for woodworking and panel processing operations. The PRO model builds on the established N-300 Series platform with new performance features aimed at high-output shops across cabinetry, furniture, millwork and door production.

The machine features a nested-based routing system that allows for simultaneous sizing, grooving, drilling, engraving and shaping of multiple parts from a single panel, streamlining production and reducing waste. Key enhancements include an automatic lubrication system that minimizes maintenance time, enhanced air conditioning to support longer run times and improve component longevity and vertical safety light curtains that provide operator protection while maintaining accessibility.

Though engineered in Germany, the N-300 PRO is assembled at HOMAG’s North American facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan using locally sourced parts. This North American manufacturing approach supports quicker delivery times and price competitiveness.

The machine is designed to meet the increasing automation and productivity demands of modern manufacturing environments, offering precision control and integration with software and support services from Stiles. The company positions the N-300 PRO as a versatile “workhorse” CNC router adaptable to a wide range of industrial applications. www.stilesmachinery.com.

IPS Adhesives has introduced SCIGRIP SG2000, a two-part methyl methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding in demanding environments. The product has a 1:1 mix ratio and provides an extended working time of 100–120 minutes.

Capable of filling gaps up to 1.5 inches without boiling, SG2000 is suitable for bonding uneven surfaces and composite substrates. The adhesive is intended for use in the marine, construction and transportation sectors, offering resistance to fatigue, impact and shock once cured. www.scigripadhesives.com.

Thermwood Corporation has released the MAX5, a heavy-duty, large-scale 5-axis CNC router designed for producing oversized and complex components in high-demand sectors such as aerospace, marine, automotive and construction.

The MAX5 features a vertical Z-axis clearance of 9 feet, with table widths of 10 or 15 feet and lengths configurable up to 60 feet. It is equipped with a 17 HP liquid-cooled spindle and comes standard with a 6-position automatic tool changer, expandable to 18 positions. The system includes high-tolerance automatic tool length and diameter measurement, as well as an automatic lubrication system to reduce maintenance requirements.

The machine utilizes Thermwood’s SuperControl system with Smart Router Technology and offers indexing speeds of up to 2,100 inches per minute. Its structural components include a stress-relieved engineered steel gantry, vertical support columns and precision-machined internal steel bracing to ensure rigidity and minimize vibration during high-stress, multi-axis machining operations.

This release is aimed at customers requiring precision, size and performance in advanced manufacturing environments. www.thermwood.com