www.plasplus.com�© Copyright 2013 Plastics Plus, Inc. | 4237 N. Atlantic Blvd. Auburn Hills, MI. | All Rights Reserved.�
4237 N. Atlantic Blvd.�
Auburn Hills, MI 48326�
Phone: (248) 393-0300�
Fax: (248) 393-0400�
Phone: (800) 975-8694�
Plastics Plus is a customer-focused material solutions�provider to the North American plastics industry.�
Newsletter� Plastics Plus Announces� Partnership Expansion of� Coverage for Canada�Plastics Plus, Inc. continues its expansion for coverage in�North America by announcing a cooperative expansion�partnership with�Simcoe Plastics� for the Canadian region.�“We are very excited about this strategic expansion into the�dynamic thermoplastics distribution market in the greater�Ontario region of Canada. We feel there is significant growth�potential with both new and existing customers. This move�further demonstrates our commitment to growing our position�in the North American market.”�stated Greg Boston, Business�Development Manager for Plastics Plus, Inc.�
Simcoe Plastics is headquartered in Shanty�Bay, Ont. The company currently serves�automotive, custom moulding, construction,�consumer product and recreational product�markets.� “Representing Plastics Plus allows�us the opportunity to bring a consistent supply of prime resin�offerings to automotive and premium custom applications.”�said Simcoe Plastics president, Kurt Stahle.�
Who Are We?� Plastics Plus is a privately-held materials�solutions provider to the North American plastics industry.�We have been providing�Cool Compounds�™ of custom�color blended products with a focus on quality, reliability,�speed and a respect for our customers’ desire to manage�cost and capital for over�24 years�. Four years ago, Plastics�Plus presented its business model to distribution of�thermoplastic resins to a broader processor base and has�grown significantly.�Immediate Flexible Solutions.�
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Vertically Integrated Manufacturing�Unlike many global competitors,�DIC� employs proprietary state-of-�the-art manufacturing technology to polymerize neat PPS polymer�and to perform downstream custom compounding of specialized�product grades containing glass fiber, carbon fiber, mineral fillers and�impact modifiers – to name only a few. Because�DIC� controls all�aspects of the production process, it permits the adoption of Total�Quality principles which ensure that the customer is delivered a�custom formulated product which meets the exact performance and�quality requirements.�
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Polymer Characteristics�Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a partially crystalline,�high temperature performance polymer that has the�chemical structure shown in the figure on the right. This�polymer has a high melting point of approximately 280°C, excellent�chemical resistance and is inherently flame retardant. It possesses�self-extinguishing properties without the addition of any flame�retardant chemical additives.�
DIC Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Leads The Way in�Automotive Component Applications�Automotive component applications represent the market�seg�ment�where PPS will continue to experience significant growth. In addition�to exhibiting excellent elevated temperature performance and�chemical resistance (to gasoline, engine/transmission fluids), there�exist cost reduction benefits associated with increased productivity�through injection molding. In recent years, PPS has successfully�replaced metal, aromatic nylons (PPA, 46 nylon), phenolic polymers�and bulk molding compounds (BMC) in a wide variety of engineered�vehicle components.�
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Largest Global Capacity for PPS�DIC� remains the largest global producer of both linear and�branched PPS products. In response to the increasing global�demand for PPS,�DIC� has established an annual production�capability of 13,500 tons by expanding polymer capacity in�2009. In the near future,�DIC� has the goal of expanding PPS�production to 20,000 tons per year.�
Ignition/electrical system� Lighting system� Fuel system�Ignition coil casing, coil�bobbins�
Head light reflectors�(projection type)�
Fuel/intake air flow meters�
Transistor ignition housings� Bulb sockets� Fuel pump impellers, housings�IC regulators� Throttle bodies�Rectifier terminal blocks� Control system� Throttle body valves�
Alternator brush holders� Hybrid vehicle inverter�components�
Exhaust gas control valves�
Fuse cases� Pressure sensors� Injector coil bobbins�Air conditioner hose clamps� Speed sensors�
Position sensors� Cooling system�
Drive system�ECU control unit housings�(engine, power steering...)�
Thermostat housings�
ABS system hydraulic pistons� Solenoid valve bodies� Coolant pump impellers,�housings�
Transmission servo pistons� Radiator upper, lower�
© Copyright 2013 Plastics Plus, Inc. | 4237 N. Atlantic Blvd. Auburn Hills, MI. | All Rights Reserved.�
Plastics Plus is a customer-focused material solutions�provider to the North American plastics industry.�
www.plasplus.com�
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4237 N Atlantic Blvd.�Auburn Hills, MI 48326�Phone: (248) 393-0300�Fax: (248) 393-0400�Toll Free: (800) 975-8694�
Custom manufacturer of high�quality , low cost resins.�Complete line of green resins - ABS,�PP, TPO, PC, PC/ABS, POM & PBT�
Lupilon® Polycarbonate�Luptal® copolymer POM�
polypropylene “Cool Compounds”� polypropylene homopolymer� polypropylene impact copolymer� polypropylene random copolymer� polypropylene specialty grades�
Thermylene® polypropylene compounds�Thermylon® Nylon 66 & Nylon 6�Xyron™ modified polyphenylene ether�(mPPE)�Leona™ Nylon 66 & Nylon 66+6I�
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