Abs / polycarbonate sheet brands

[mrlizzard]

I`m looking for the main global manufacturers/brands of sheet abs/polycarbonate sheet that:

is vac formable
available in vibrant colors (dont want to paint)
High gloss finish
uv/impact/scratch resisistant

Who are the major producers of plastic sheet (apart from GE plastics)?

ps its for a new luggage case and material will be sourced in south east asia.

Any help Appreciated

 

[patprimmer]

Have you tried google

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[mrlizzard]

Yes Obviously! but was relying on people who have experiance in plastics and suppliers - hence asking the question

 

[CoryPad]

Bayer MaterialScience produces this type of product.

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Cory

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[mrlizzard]

Thanks cory. Looked on website and they seem to offer a good alternative to GE plastics - will contact them.

If anybody else knows any other major producers of plastic sheet then let me know.

Thanks

 

[dgowans]

Have you looked into Kydex? Sounds like it would meet your requirements, although I have no idea what your cost sensitivity is.

 

[patprimmer]

Have already seen this

http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/Polycarbonate_Sheet.html

- 203k



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[mrlizzard]

Thanks for the help.

 

[cb92]

I've been looking at a lot of plastic companies, and found Steve Towers at this company to be very helpful.

http://www.professionalplastics.com/