Plastic Concepts & Innovations LLC
About us | Among its professional partners and associates, most of whom are senior members of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), PCI has accumulated over 50 years of combined experience in thermoforming and extrusion processing, manufacturing, prototyping, production, trouble-shooting, analysis and training. PCI's team includes experts in: Market development Very large parts Class A parts, paint replacement, molded-in color, and FRP / SMC / IM / RIM replacement Materials, including weatherables, Olefins & Styrenics, ABS, acrylics, ASA, HDPE, LDPE, molded composites, nylon, PE, PP, PS, TPE, TPO, UHMW, etc. Tooling Design and Sourcing of tooling for low-, medium-, and high-production volumes (all types, including epoxy, cast, machine, aluminum, and ceramic tooling) Innovative manufacturing processes Selecting and extruding/co-extruding materials Reinforcement of thermoformed parts Thermoforming processes including twin-sheeting and pressure-forming CNC trimming and secondary operations. PCI's services include: Consulting on thermoforming and sheet extrusion processes, materials, and productivity. Product Development from concept to manufactured product. Market Development to pinpoint or expand markets for your product. Prototyping Assistance to proof your concept, in your facility or one that we provide. Tooling Design and Sourcing of tooling for low, medium and high production volumes. Processing Improvements in manufacturing, from extruding the sheet to forming, trimming and getting the product out the door and to the customer. Technology Promotion by advancing new techniques and processes for suppliers and end-users. Applications for new materials Processing methods for Class A finish and other paint replacement alternatives Tooling developments Machinery advancements Training/Education through technical sessions, both classroom and hands-on. We train in all aspects of thermoforming and extrusion, from basic to advanced, including design, materials, equipment and processing. Training sessions can be conducted in a customer's plant or at one of several facilities located throughout N. America. PCI has its corporate offices in South Carolina with regional offices in Michigan and Arkansas to best serve its customers. PCI's current clients include automotive OEMs, Tier I suppliers, resin companies, and OEMs in the transportation, marine and RV industries. |
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No. of Employees | 5 - 10 People |
Annual Sales Range(USD) | Below US$1 Million |
Legal Representative(CEO) | James M Waddell V |