Limited Time Offer – EnduroSharp Gap Filler Removal Discs Combo Pack

September 5, 2023  |  

 

EnduroSharp® Torlon® Gap Filler Removal (GFR) Discs are designed for use with a pneumatic tool. The tools provide aerospace maintenance professionals with an effective method of safely removing flexibilized epoxy gap materials as well as cutting or scoring thick elastomeric coatings without damaging composite substructures.

Usually sold in boxes of 4 we are offering, for a limited time, the opportunity to purchase a variety of 4 different style discs in one box.  Priced at $180 per box,, the EnduroSharp®  Gap Filler Removal (GFR) Discs are crafted from resharpenable Torlon® PAI, allowing for multiple uses and extended durability.

The EnduroSharp® Gap Filler Removal Disc Combo Pack are Torlon® rotary cutting tools that effectively eliminate sealants, adhesives, and coatings without causing abrasion to underlying substrates, paints, primers, or metal surfaces. It achieves a thorough cleaning without the need for chemical solvents, thereby reducing chemical waste and minimizing exposure risks.

For more detailed information about the EnduroSharp® Torlon® Gap Filler Removal Disc Combo Pack and how EnduroSharp® tools can save you time and money in aircraft maintenance, please reach out to Aileen Crass,  Marketing Manager at [email protected] or visit our website at www.performanceplastics.com/endurosharp.

Equip yourself with the EnduroSharp® Gap Filler Removal Discs and experience a cutting-edge solution for efficient and effective aircraft maintenance.
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Performance Plastics Celebrates it’s 40th Anniversary

December 15, 2022  |  ,

Performance Plastics celebrated its 40th anniversary on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022.

It was a fun day, including lunch for the staff and a birthday cake. A special shout out to the greater Cincinnati community, and congressman Brad Wenstrup’s office for helping to make our day even more memorable.

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EnduroSharp® Awarded GSA Contract with the Federal Government

October 4, 2022  |  , , ,

Performance Plastics is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract with the federal government for our EnduroSharp®   Torlon® non-marring aircraft maintenance tools. The GSA is the centralized authority for the acquisition and management of federal government resources. GSA Schedule Contracts assist federal employees in purchasing products and services.

To be approved for a GSA contract, companies must go through a rigorous process of review that takes months, if not years. The requirements include that the company meet some basic standards of strength and reliability. It must have been in business for at least two years, must be able to demonstrate financial stability, must have successful past performance under its belt, and must be compliant with the Trade Agreements Act.

Additionally, a Dun & Bradstreet Open Ratings Past Performance Evaluation report must be done. This report is an in-depth review of a company’s past performance, which uses Dun & Bradstreet’s own data and analytic resources together with direct customer survey responses to compile a full picture.

Performance Plastics is proud to say that our proposal was approved and can now make our EnduroSharp®  tools available to the federal government’s various agencies and employees.

“We are thrilled to have received this contract with GSA and view it as an opportunity to expand our business into new, but not unfamiliar, areas,” said Rich Reed, VP of Sales & Marketing.  “PPL has supported federal projects for many years.  Through this GSA contract, we now can extend that support even further within the Government sector.”

Our offerings will now be available on the GSAAdvantage! federal online catalog, making them accessible to hundreds of federal customers, including federal and executive agencies, the Department of Defense, the government of the District of Columbia, government contractors authorized to spend federal dollars, and other institutions and organizations that support the federal government.

 

 

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Pexco LLC continues expansion with acquisition of Performance Plastics

September 20, 2022  |  ,

JOHNS CREEK, GA (September 15, 2022) – Pexco LLC, a leading North American specialty plastics manufacturer, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Performance Plastics Ltd. Located in Cincinnati, OH, and founded in 1982, Performance Plastics is a precision injection molder of high performance, tight tolerance components for the most demanding applications within industries such as aerospace, defense, medical & life science, and precision industrial.

Pexco CEO Sam Patel stated, “We are excited to welcome Performance Plastics to the Pexco family of companies. Performance Plastics has an outstanding reputation in the market and is recognized as a leader in the production of thermoplastic parts that are geometrically complex and with tight tolerances. There are few manufacturers who can help customers meet these standards – Performance Plastics’ high performance polymer knowledge and expertise are powerful differentiators.”

Chris Lawson COO of Performance Plastics added, “We are thrilled to bring our expertise to the Pexco family. Our focus on engineering quality and strong work ethic are a great cultural fit, and we look forward to collaborating with the fluoropolymer and other high performance polymer experts under the Pexco umbrella”

About Pexco LLC

Based in Atlanta, with multiple plants across North America, Pexco is a leader in the design and fabrication of engineered plastic components. It provides standard and specialty parts and components to manufacturers and end users for a broad range of custom applications, including the specialty industrial, fluid handling, lighting, traffic safety, fence, and electrical insulation industries. Pexco offers a full range of custom design, engineering, and fabrication services, including ISO 9001:2015 registration, across its manufacturing operations. For more information, visit www.pexco.com or call (770) 343-4590.

About Performance Plastics Ltd.

Performance Plastics is a custom injection molder of high performance polymer parts. Based in Cincinnati, OH and founded in 1982, Performance Plastics specializes in tight tolerance thermoplastic components for demanding applications. The company is renowned for its fluoropolymer, Torlon, PEEK and Ultem expertise, proprietary manufacturing processes and exceptional engineering support.

About Odyssey Investment Partners

Odyssey Investment Partners, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, is a leading private equity investment firm with a more than 25-year history of partnering with skilled managers to transform middle-market companies into more efficient and diversified businesses with strong growth profiles. Odyssey makes majority-controlled investments in industries with a long-term positive outlook and favorable secular trends. For further information about Odyssey, please visit www.odysseyinvestment.com.

 

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Performance Plastics featured in Manufacturing in Focus Magazine

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Celebrating a Milestone with New Products & Big Goals

Performance Plastics Ltd. of Cincinnati, Ohio marked its fortieth anniversary this year as a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance thermoplastic conponents.  The company works with specialized polymers and tight tolerances, and follows rigorous quality assurance protocols.  It anticipates big growth shortly, based on its wealth of experience and cutting edge products such as EnduroSharp(R) aerospace maintenace tools.

To continue reading: https://mags.manufacturinginfocus.com/mag/MIFSep2022/#page=22

 

 

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Meet our new Team Member – Lori Bragg – Senior Customer Service Coordinator

August 4, 2022  |  ,

Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the addition of our new Senior Customer Service Coordinator – Lori Bragg. Lori joins Performance Plastics with over 30 years’ experience, B.A. in Communications, and working with industry leading companies in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“Lori brings a wealth of experience in B2B manufacturing, inside sales, ERP processes, and customer service to our company” said Rich Reed, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, “The addition of Lori as a Senior Customer Service Coordinator is a representative of our continued commitment to provide our customers with the excellent customer service they have come to expect from PPL.  We are excited to have Lori join us and look forward to continued growth.”

Lori stated, “I look forward to helping Performance Plastics continue to meet our customers’ expectations by providing the highest level of service.”

Performance Plastics Ltd is a custom injection-molder of high-performance polymers for mission critical markets including Aerospace/Defense, Medical, and Precision Industrial.

 

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Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Lear Jackson to Quality Manager
May 24, 2022  |  ,

Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Lear Jackson to Quality Manager

 CINCINNATI, OH, May 23, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Lear Jackson to Quality Manager. Lear has been with Performance Plastics for over 8 years, most recently as a Quality System Coordinator, and will have responsibility overseeing the quality operations of our plant.

“Lear has been with Performance Plastics through our recent growth and has brought a fresh perspective to our operations,” said Chris Lawson, Chief Operating Officer. “Shifting Lear to this new role is a statement of our commitment to expand our capabilities, increase quality satisfaction and improve overall lead times. We are excited that Lear has accepted the challenge of a new role.”

Lear Jackson is a native of southwestern Ohio growing up in Hamilton and attending Hamilton High School. She is married and has one son, Jelani. She currently has CQIA, CQT and CIA designations, and plans to pursue additional credentials. She brings to this new role extensive knowledge of all our proprietary processes and the operations of our organization.

“I am excited for the new challenge of working with our staff to improve quality standards and increase overall customer satisfaction,” stated Jackson. “I plan to work with all the members of our team to explore and implement new process improvement strategies and technologies.”

Performance Plastics, located in Cincinnati, OH is a custom injection molder of high performance, tight tolerance thermoplastic components for markets where failure is not an option, including Medical, Aerospace/Defense, and Industrial.

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Plastic’s Edge over Metal in Medical Device Fabrication

February 21, 2022  |  , , ,
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High Precision, PEEK, Thermoplastic Medical Spinal Implant Component

As technology continues to advance, medical device designers are being asked to increase performance and longevity of devices while decreasing costs. One of the most effective methods of achieving both goals is through a metal-to-plastic conversion using a medically compatible resin.

Newer polymers allow for the design of multiple features into one molded component and can replace metal components or multiple smaller parts. By improving the product design and manufacturing process with the latest materials and plastic manufacturing techniques, medical device designers can improve performance of the medical device while reducing its cost.

Medical devices continue to get smaller and more complicated. The size and complexity issues present opportunities for metal-to-plastic conversion. Small tools often are used by professionals who are gloved, and resins offer the ability to apply texture and reduce weight. By using a material that provides improved wet-grip characteristics and ergonomics, designers are able to improve the overall functionality of products. The use of properly selected thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) allows for products that withstand sterilization to be made more effectively.

Instruments that must be repeatedly cleaned and sterilized, sometimes multiple times a day such as dental instruments, can now be made from high-performance materials such as polyether imide (PEI), or polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymers. These improvements result in better medical devices often at lower manufacturing costs.

Medical resins are ideal for bone implants. Devices made from PEEK polymer are a better match to the normal flexibility of a bone for implants. When a stainless-steel implant is used, the adhesion between the implant and bone tends to loosen over time, because the bone has a small amount of flexibility. A stainless-steel implant does not flex.

By using PEEK polymer as the implant stem, rather than traditional stainless steel, the polymer has close to the same flexibility as the bone and there is a reduced tendency for the implant to loosen over time. This compatibility between bone and polymer makes a more effective medical device — one that will allow better long-term outcomes, especially as the average life span of an implant increases in tandem with the life expectancy of the general population.

 

 

https://www.plasticstoday.com/medical/plastics-edge-over-metal-medical-device-fabrication

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Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the addition of new equipment featuring AI

February 16, 2022  |  , ,

Performance Plastics – is pleased to announce the addition of a new piece of high-performance plastic injection molding equipment – A Milacron Robo Shot Alpha SIB Series.

Milacron Fanuc Robo Shot S150iB – High Precision Electric Injection Molding is the next generation of AI in injection molding machines, with higher precision for more reliable molding capabilities.  The Robo Shot’s proven performance makes it the perfect solution for molding environments that demand precise process control, high speed injection and consistent repeatability.

“The investment in this new piece of equipment expands our capacity to produce high volume, technically challenging parts for our customers” stated Rich Reed, Vice President of Sales & Marketing.  “We aspire to become an invaluable customer resource in solving our customers engineering challenges”.

With no oil supply, filtration or disposal, the Robo Shot is an energy saving “green” machine that will help reduce operational and energy costs.  It is engineered to reduce energy consumption by 50 to 80% with repeatable and precise cycles that are 5 to 50% faster compared with traditional hydraulic machines.

Performance Plastics specializes in high-performance injection molding thermoplastics featuring tight tolerances and thin-walled part geometries.  The industries we serve include aerospace/defense, medical and industrial applications. For more information, please visit our website at www.performanceplastics.com.

 

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Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor LaValley to Production Control Manager.  

September 29, 2021  |  , ,

Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor LaValley to Production Control Manager.   Taylor has been with Performance Plastics for over 3 years, most recently as a Tooling Engineer, and will have responsibility overseeing the production schedule of our plant.

“Taylor has been with Performance Plastics through our recent growth and has brought a fresh perspective to our operations,” said Chris Lawson, Chief Operating Officer.  “Shifting Taylor to this new role is a statement of our commitment to expand our capabilities, increase team efficiency provide and improve overall lead times.   We are excited that Taylor has accepted the challenge of a new role.”

Taylor LaValley is a native of southeastern Ohio and attended Shawnee State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Polymer/Plastics Engineering.  He brings to Performance Plastics previous experience as a plant manager for a packaging company in Texas.  He has acquired experience by working with many departments within our organization as a tooling engineer and possesses valuable knowledge of the workings of our proprietary processes.

Taylor stated, “I am excited for the new challenge of working with our staff to reduce lead time and increase overall customer satisfaction” stated La Valley.  “I plan to work with all the members of our team to explore and implement new process improvement strategies and technologies”.

Performance Plastics, located in Cincinnati, OH  is a custom injection molder of high performance, tight tolerance thermoplastic components for markets where failure is not an option, including Medical, Energy, Aerospace/Defense, and Industrial.

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