Polymer Industries produces UHMW Smooth/Smooth finish with unique features

Henagar, Alabama, June 24, 2020 – Polymer industries is now producing Polyslick^®   UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) with a smooth/smooth finish.  While standard features of UHMW are the high durability for wear parts and ease of fabrication, the Smooth/Smooth UHMW finish also provides an extremely flat sheet.  The attractive, shiny surface finish easily vacuum seals to a router table and has no edge curl.

"We are very proud to offer this sheet of UHMW with a smooth/smooth finish to our customers.  It provides excellent tolerances and the compression molding process produces a very flat sheet not previously available in the industry,” said Rohit Saigal, Vice-President of Sales at Polymer Industries.  “In addition, we are offering UHMW with a Smooth/Smooth finish in sizes up to 96” x 240” allowing our customers much greater flexibility when configuring sheet yields.”

Visit www.polymerindustries.com for more information on the tighter tolerances available for various sizes of UHMW sheet.

About Polymer Industries

Polymer Industries is a leading manufacturer of Polyolefin products, engineering plastics, and high-performance materials with over 45 years of experience and technical expertise in the plastics processing industry. At Polymer Industries, our commitment to sustainability is a daily opportunity to impact the future through responsible practices that are good for the environment, our industry, and our communities. With our manufacturing facilities in Henagar, Alabama; Pisgah, Alabama; and Tacoma, Washington; as well as our distribution facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Bolingbrook, Illinois; and our truck liner manufacturer in Oxford, Wisconsin, we are able to service our customers’ domestic and international needs.

For the latest news and to learn more about the company's 45-year history of making innovative products, visit www.polymerindustries.com and  follow us on LinkedIn.

SOURCE Polymer Industries

Allie Wofford, Polymer Industries, media.relations@polymerindustries.com

Polymer Industries employees across the US having a little fun and celebrating World Oceans Day 2020.  We are doing our part to save the environment by practicing the 3R’s: Recover, Recycle and Reuse! Do you recognize anyone?

Antimicrobial protection is integrated into the product during the manufacturing process.

Henagar, Alabama, May 12, 2020 – The need to combat infectious diseases continues to increase in all public venues and commercial applications.  Antibacterial products are created by incorporating an antibacterial agent (biocide) to suppress the growth of bacteria on the surface.  Polymer Industries has integrated an antibacterial agent into their product manufacturing process to create antimicrobial products to limit the growth of bacteria and improve the hygiene of surfaces. Antimicrobial may be added to other Densetec product lines.

"Our antimicrobial material kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms caused by bacteria, algae and fungi,” said Deborah Ragsdale, National Sales Manager for Polymer and Vice-President of the International Association of Plastic Distributors. “Antimicrobial surfaces are also needed in food preparation areas and on industrial cutting surfaces.”

Polymer Industries antimicrobial products are non-porous and inhibit the spread of bacteria resistant to moisture and mildew. The non-porous surface also limits absorption and is effortlessly cleaned with household disinfectant. The products are easy to fabricate and are stain and scratch resistant.

Typical applications include: public venues, healthcare facilities, dental and veterinary practices, gyms, locker rooms, industrial food processing and preparation areas.

View our Densetec Antimicrobial product page here.

In addition to health and safety measures to protect our employees, Polymer Industries held a blood drive to help those most vulnerable during Covid-19

Henagar, Alabama, May 1, 2020 -- In response to the current health crisis, Polymer Industries employees held a blood drive with Blood Assurance to support local COVID-19 relief efforts in DeKalb and Jackson counties in Alabama. Plans are underway to also have a second drive at their Tacoma, Washington location where the Coronavirus has touched the lives of many of their employees.

"Polymer Industries provides materials used to build products for the healthcare, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, construction and even the Department of Defense so we are considered an essential business. Polymer’s vision is to give back, not only by recycling the products we place in the environment but also giving back to the communities where our employees work and live,” said Deborah Ragsdale, National Sales Manager for Polymer and Executive Board Member for the International Association of Plastic Distribution.  “Our response is caring – for our people and their families, our customers, and for those most in need right now."

As manufacturing operations remain open to produce essential products, the company has taken extra steps to protect the health and safety of employees at our office, manufacturing operations and distribution centers.

Some of the enhanced safety measures, developed in line with guidance from health authorities include: providing employees mask, regular cleaning of work areas, distancing reminders where people gather, and implementing temperature scans at entry points.

"The health and safety of our people is a top priority, and we are challenging other manufacturing facilities to have a blood drive for our communities during this time of heightened demand," Ragsdale said.