Have you ever driven by a building and wonder "what the heck do those guys do?"  That's a typical question we get here at Elite Plastics, so we recently decided to help update our curb appeal.

The goals were twofold: to help reinforce our local presence and to also show off what we do!

Being part of a bigger company with a great name and reputation (GM Nameplate) as we are, it's really easy for many to assume we are the same company that were in 1954 when GM Nameplate was founded.  However, our capabilities have gown substantially to include everything from aerospace to medical devices.

 Enjoy the photos!

The world of biomaterials is really still in its infancy within the plastics industry. Currently, most biopolymers on the market are intended to replace commodity grade plastics, such as polystyrene or polyethylene, though there are some materials which are being developed for engineering grade applications, as well. Additionally, there is a great deal of time and money being spent to further this market and increase the material selection currently available. However, for those who aren’t already familiar with the materials, some of the terminologies used to classify biopolymers can be somewhat ambiguous. Words like “bio-based” or “bio-degradable” might sound alike, but they do not necessarily mean the same thing. So, if you’re in the market for a green material solution for your injection molding project or even if you’re just a bit confused by an existing product’s marketing terminology, here are some quick definitions to help you navigate basic biopolymer properties:

Bio-degradable- This is the most commonly misinterpreted term. Biodegradable means that a material will break down into biologically useful components in natural environments, without pressure or high heats. This means that a biodegradable material will, theoretically, dissolve on the side of the road, on a forest floor, or at the bottom of a lake.