50 Years of Excellence

Who we are

Polymer Industries is a world leader in the manufacturing of polyolefins, engineering plastics, and high performance plastics. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives us to provide cutting-edge solutions for many global industries.

Our Path to Innovation and Growth

2019

Purchased our first DOUBLE EX-L sheet press capable of making two 8′ x 20′ sheets at a time.

2017

Installed a 4′ wide sheetline at Mechanical Division in Pisgah to run Acetal and Delrin products twice as large.

2016

Moved the Mechanical Division in Bensalem to Pisgah, Alabama.

2013

Acquired Nytef Plastics in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, entering high performance materials.

2011

Purchased our first 12 foot wide EX-L sheet extrusion line.

2010

Acquired UltraPoly in Tacoma, Washington, expanding our UHMW-PE capabilities.

2008

Purchased our first EX-L sheet press capable of making 8′ x 20′ sheets.

2007

Acquired a majority stake in Global Plastics in Oxford, Wisconsin, now a Polymer Industries Avalanche Liner Division.

2004

Acquired UHMW-PE manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India.

2002

Established a west coast warehouse located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2002

Re-entered UHMW-PE compression molding at headquarters located in Henagar, Alabama.

1999

Divested Dualite Plastics in West Monroe, temporarily departing from UHMW-PE sheet manufacturing.

1998

Divested distribution facilities in Atlanta and Ware Shoals to focus solely on manufacturing.

1994

Begun production of Polyolefin sheets through sheet extrusion.

1991

Purchased Dualite Plastics in West Monroe, Louisiana for UHMW-PE sheet production through compression molding.

1986

Begun production of UHMW-PE rods and profiles through ram extrusion.

1983

Established Regency Plastics distribution center in Atlanta, Georgia and Polymer Industries of South Carolina distribution center in Ware Shoals, South Carolina.

1978

Begun distribution of domestically made plastic sheets and rods.

1975

First location established in Henagar, Alabama fabricating imported Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for the paper industry.

What We Do

We produce sheet and rod stock shapes, shipping across the US and globally. Our multiple facilities allow us to offer one of the widest product ranges in the performance plastics industry.

This allows us to offer our customers everything from stock shapes to specialty products such as hurricane panels and truck liners.

WhY Polymer

While we have a global presence and reputation of excellence, we are a family owned and operated business.

Since 1975 we have remained committed to providing not only the best products in our industry, but the best service to our customers as well.

Awards & Certifications

Deborah Ragsdale

2022-2023 IAPD President

Deborah Ragsdale

2021-2022 IAPD President

Environmental Excellence

2018 Bronze Award

Environmental Excellence

2017 Silver Award

Environmental Excellence

2014 Best New Program