Plaskolite Acquires MXL Industries
Thermoplastic sheet and acrylic resins supplier buys molder and coater of optical parts.
Plaskolite LLC of Columbus, Ohio, a producer of thermoplastic sheet (acrylic, PC, ABS, PETG) and acrylic molding and extrusion resins, has acquired MXL Industries, Lancaster, Pa. MXL injection molds optical products for motor sports, security, military and industrial safety applications and also applies polymer and metallic coatings by dip, spray and vacuum deposition processes. MXL uses a variety of optical resins, including acrylic, PC and PS.
Plaskolite says the addition of MXL strengthens its existing coating business and adds molded optical parts to its offerings of extruded sheet, prismatic lenses, light guides and lighting profiles.
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