
PlastiComp News & Innovations 2011-2004
Plastics exec aims for higher performance for his new firm
Steve Bowen, PlastiComp president and CEO, interview with Winona Daily News, Sunday, September 4, 2011.
read morePlastiComp LFT Compounds for EMI Shielding
PlastiComp, Inc., has formulated long-fiber thermoplastic materials (LFT) that provide up to 70 dB shielding in the megahertz and higher frequency ranges. These materials were developed for parts and enclosures in consumer electronics.
read morePlastiComp Receives NSF Approval
PlastiComp’s long glass reinforced TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) compounds (pellets) has received NSF approval.
read morePlastiComp Offers D-GMT, “No Sheet”
PlastiComp has expanded the versatility of the Pushtrusion Direct In-line Compounding technology beyond injection molding and is now able to offer customers a D-LFT (Direct Long Fiber Technology) compression molding solution. The Pushtrusion D-LFT system produces hot charges of customized fiber reinforced compound that can be transferred to the compression press and immediately pressed into finished parts, eliminating the need for GMT sheet.
read moreHigh Temperature Thermoplastics Achieve Higher Performance with LFT Process from PlastiComp
PlastiComp announced the successful application of its long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) technology to high temperature polymers such as PPS, PES, PEI, and PEEK reinforced with carbon fibers. These new composite materials have potential for further penetration into traditional metal applications requiring very high modulus.
read moreNew Direct In-line Filament Winding Technology from PlastiComp Provides Custom Winding Solutions
PlastiComp announces an exciting advancement in the development of direct in-line filament winding (D-FW) of fiber reinforced thermoplastic compounds. PlastiComp’s unique pultrusion process enables the company to introduce D-FW materials that offer improved benefits to customers at a significantly lower cost compared to competitive products.
read morePlastiComp Delivers Long Fiber Technology in a Single Pellet
PlastiComp announces a breakthrough in long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT) compounding with the introduction of its advanced line of Complet® composite pellets. The new LFRT technology solves several manufacturing problems by providing improved product consistency in a “single pellet” solution. Complet incorporates into one complete compounded pellet the total LFRT portfolio including impact modifiers, additives, and colorants.
read morePlastiComp Expands LFT Pellet Capacity
Increasing customer demand for Complet® long fiber reinforced pellets provides expansion opportunities for PlastiComp. The new LFT pellet line will increase the company’s annual pellet capacity with an additional 3-5 million pounds. Based on PlastiComp’s rate of growth, the company has planned similar expansion for each of the next several years.
read moreComplet Capacity Increased at PlastiComp
PlastiComp announces an additional compounding line for Complet long fiber reinforced thermoplastic molding pellets in response to growing interest from customers who value our unique approach to materials technology. The new production line for Complet pellets boosts site capacity by 3 million pounds per year and provides versatility to quickly respond to unique requests and reduce lead times to less than 10 days.
read moreLong Fiber Pellets Are Now Available from PlastiComp
Using proprietary production technology, PlastiComp, Inc. is offering LF pellets in most thermoplastic matrices reinforced with glass, Aramid, carbon and other continuous fibers. Initial production is now underway at PlastiComp’s Winona, Minnesota facility, and additional capacity is planned for 2005.
read morePlastiComp's Capabilities
Solution Collaboration
We work with you to design and make your products better
Custom Composites
We produce materials to your performance and design needs
Design & Analysis
We work with you to ensure your parts perform at their highest potential
Processing & Forming
Quickly develop and maximizie long fiber’s benefits
LFT Solutions
PlastiComp extends long fiber technology to achieve unique material solutions
Complēt Long Glass Fiber
Structural performance in polymers form PP to PEEK
Complēt MT
Ultra durable for demanding applications
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber
Reduce weight or obtain higher performance
Complēt Hybrid
Cost effectively adopt carbon fiber performance
Multifunctional Composites
Combine reinforcement with functional performance