NEWS
Plaskolite buys acrylic sheet plant in Mexico
US-based thermoplastics producer Plaskolite has begun producing Optix G Series cell cast acrylic sheet at its new plant in Matam- oros, Mexico.
It says it is the only stocking manufacturer in the North American market producing extruded, continuous cast and cell cast acrylic sheet. “We’re thrilled to start
production just three months after the acquisition of the Matamoros facility,” said Ryan Schroeder, Plaskolite president and CEO. “This fast
start is a boon to our customers in North America, who now have the ability to source all three types of acrylic sheet along with the rest of the industry’s broad- est portfolio of thermoplastic products from the same manufacturer.” Plaskolite bought the
land, buildings and equip- ment at the Matamoros site from Trinseo in a transaction announced in April. As production ramps up, Plaskolite anticipates the plant will employ 75 full-time employees by Q4,
when the Optix G Series offering becomes fully available in textures, colours and custom thicknesses. Cell cast acrylic sheet has the highest molecular weight and hardness, and best craze resistance, of the three types of acrylic sheet, according to Plaskolite. It is used in many applications including display, signage, construc- tion and marine products. The Matamoros facility complements Plaskolite’s existing cell cast operations at its Girona, Spain facility. �
www.plaskolite.com
Röhm buys PC film division from Sabic
Röhm of Germany is to buy the polycarbonate films and sheet business of Sabic. It previously announced its intention to purchase the business in December 2022. “This is a milestone on
our road towards becoming a world-leading multi-mate-
rials manufacturer of high quality, transparent films and sheet,” said Michael Pack, CEO of Röhm. The Sabic products, made by its Functional Forms business unit, are mainly sold under the name Lexan. Röhm’s transparent
sheet products are sold under its Plexiglas and Acrylite brands.
“Our customers will now be able to acquire Plexiglas, Acrylite and Lexan products out of one hand,” said Pack. �
www.roehm.com �
www.sabic.com
Oben expands in flexpack
Peru-based packaging manufacturer Oben has acquired the flexpack film manufacturing facility of Mexico’s Agusa. Through the deal, it
acquires the company’s KristaFilm brands and port- folio of BOPP, CPP, metallised, and PE films. The acquisition is a
strategic expansion of Oben’s production capabilities in North America and will help it meet growing demand. “This acquisition is an
important milestone in our strategic plan and rein- forces our commitment to provide high-quality products and fast delivery to our customers in North America,” said Gonzalo Belaunde, CEO of Oben. Oben’s portfolio includes BOPP, BOPET, BOPA, BOPE, CPP, extru- sion coated and thermo- formed products. �
www.obengroup.com
Polycarbonate’s role in speed record
A speedboat powered only by the wind – which glides across the water at 80 knots – is hoping to break a world record next year. The SP80 will have its first test ‘drive’ along the
French Mediterranean coast this summer. The goal is to set a new world speed record. The cockpit is made of 12mm-thick solid polycarbonate sheets from Exolon Group that are thermoformed by French company Vitalo/ Starplast. The transparent sheets provide optimum visibility thanks to their high optical qualityThey can be hot and cold formed. �
www.exolongroup.com
4 FILM & SHEET EXTRUSION | July/August 2023
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IMAGE: MATEO GIRAUD
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