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An elegant wedding venue featuring a highly reflective mirrored aisle beneath grand arches of white and pink flowers. Rows of clear acrylic chairs flank the aisle. The A&C Plastics, Inc. logo is in the top right corner.
Rose Gold acrylic mirror creates a reflective aisle for a high-profile wedding installation. Photo courtesy of A&C Plastics, Inc.

A&C Plastics Rose Gold Acrylic Mirror Used in Wedding Installation

A&C Plastics, Inc.’s Rose Gold acrylic mirror was used to create a mirrored aisle for a high-profile wedding ceremony featured in People magazine.

The material was selected for a decorative event installation surrounded by floral displays and reflective design elements. After the ceremony, the acrylic mirror panels were repurposed for decor, signage and staging, demonstrating the material’s versatility for event, display and visual merchandising applications.

Rose Gold acrylic mirror offers a lightweight, reflective surface for projects that require a decorative finish, easier handling and design flexibility compared with traditional glass mirror. www.acplasticsinc.com.

Tilara Polyplast Introduces GLAZIX Acrylic Sheet
Tilara Polyplast Pvt. Ltd. has introduced GLAZIX, an acrylic sheet product line developed for retail displays, signage and visual merchandising applications. The product is designed for fabrication environments that require optical clarity, a gloss finish and durability.

GLAZIX acrylic sheets are suitable for thermoforming, bending, laser cutting, CNC routing and digital printing. The material can be used in point-of-purchase displays, illuminated signage, advertising panels, interior displays and decorative fixtures.

The acrylic sheet line is manufactured to provide high light transmission, scratch resistance and weather resistance for indoor and outdoor applications. It also supports lightweight fabrication and design flexibility across retail, commercial and decorative display markets.

Tilara Polyplast manufactures a range of plastic sheet products, including acrylic sheets, polycarbonate solid sheets, multiwall polycarbonate sheets, general-purpose polystyrene sheets and diffuser sheets for industrial and commercial applications. www.tilarapolyplast.com.

A heavy-duty black plastic wear plate with four recessed holes mounted onto a bright green metal machinery component, with mechanical parts and springs visible below.
Lubricant-modified cast polyamide 6 TECAST L Dark Green, designed for sliding and wear applications. Photo courtesy of Ensinger.
Ensinger TECAST L Dark Green Material Designed for Agricultural Machinery Applications
Ensinger has introduced TECAST L Dark Green, a lubricant-modified cast polyamide 6 material designed for sliding and wear applications in agricultural machinery and other industrial equipment operating under high mechanical stress.

The material is engineered to provide improved sliding performance and wear resistance compared with conventional cast polyamide materials. According to the company, TECAST L combines high mechanical strength, toughness and vibration-damping properties while supporting reduced friction and quieter machine operation. It is intended for applications operating under dry-running conditions or irregular lubrication intervals.

The dark green color variant, RAL 6028, allows for visual differentiation within machinery systems and may assist with design integration and dirt resistance.

Typical applications include plain bearings, guides, gears, sliding strips, wear plates, support and bearing elements, and machine guide plates. www.ensinger.com.

PVCPA Releases Municipal PVC Pipe Case Study Videos
The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association has released a series of free, on-demand municipal case study webinars highlighting projects that used large-diameter gasketed PVC pipe in water distribution, gravity sewer and pressure sewer applications. The videos feature utility and pipeline experts discussing projects in Kansas City, Kansas; Jackson, Mississippi; Regina, Saskatchewan; Joliet, Illinois; Bentonville, Arkansas; and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with topics including corrosion challenges, pipe replacement, design considerations and installation performance. Watch the videos here: https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Webinar-Videos
A Primex graphic asking "Guess what's new?" featuring a 3D cutaway of "Prime Double Bubble-X". The material cross-section shows dark outer layers sandwiching a double white honeycomb-like core separated by a blue center sheet.

Prime Double Bubble-X material. Photo courtesy of Primex Corporation.

Primex – Prime Double Bubble-X is Introduced to the United States Market
Primex has introduced the Prime Double Bubble-X to the United States market. The product is designed to combine advanced processing technology with a dual-layer bubble configuration intended to improve performance, durability and operational consistency across applications.

The Prime Double Bubble-X features an updated structural design engineered to support enhanced functionality and product reliability. Technical specifications include a dual-bubble system configuration, optimized material performance and compatibility with a range of industrial and commercial applications. The product is intended for users seeking improved efficiency and performance in high-demand operating environments.

Applications for the Prime Double Bubble-X include manufacturing, industrial processing and other technology-driven operations requiring durable and high-performance materials or systems. www.primex.com.

Rowmark LLC Expands LaserMax and LaserMax Tri-Layer Product Lines
Rowmark LLC has expanded its LaserMax and LaserMax Tri-Layer engraving sheet product lines with additional colors, thickness options and finish selections for signage, awards, identification and decorative applications.

New additions include brushed metal finishes, carbon fiber patterns and additional Tri-Layer color combinations designed to support laser and rotary engraving applications. According to the company, the LaserMax Tri-Layer material was developed to reduce secondary fabrication processes such as paint filling and additional lamination by incorporating multiple color layers into a single sheet structure.

LaserMax materials feature a matte finish with enhanced heat tolerance and UV-stable color foils for laser engraving applications. The product line is designed for fabrication processes requiring dimensional engraving and durable surface performance.

The expanded material offerings are intended for use in engraved signage, identification plates, decorative displays and award applications. www.rowmark.com

A large, industrial white CNC gantry machine with elevated side rails and a moving cross-beam. An operator stands at a control station in the lower right against a black background.
The Thermwood MAX5 – Thermwood Corporation new large-scale 5-axis CNC machine. Photo courtesy of Thermwood Corporation.
Thermwood MAX5 Large-Scale 5-Axis CNC Machine
Thermwood Corporation has introduced the MAX5, a large-scale 5-axis CNC machining system designed for manufacturing large-format components in the aerospace, marine, automotive and construction industries. The machine is engineered for high-load, multi-axis machining applications requiring structural rigidity and precision.

The MAX5 features 9 feet of vertical Z-axis clearance and is available in widths of 10 or 15 feet, with machine lengths up to 60 feet. The system includes a 17 HP liquid-cooled spindle, indexing speeds up to 2,100 IPM and a standard six-position automatic tool changer expandable to 18 positions. Additional features include automatic tool length and diameter measurement, an automatic lubrication system and Thermwood’s SuperControl with Smart Router Technology. The machine structure incorporates stress-relieved engineered steel gantry construction and precision-machined internal steel bracing to support dimensional stability during machining operations. www.thermwood.com