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From cutting boards to food storage and even conveyor systems, plastics are making a big impact on the food processing industry. Because they can handle harsh environments, even the most acidic foods and harshest cleaning chemicals are no match for their durability.

Charlotte, NC, is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. It seems as though new apartment communities, office buildings, recreational areas, breweries, and even new retail centers are popping up almost every night in this thriving metropolitan area to meet the demands of a growing population.

In manufacturing, construction, medical care and even food service, plastic sheet is an invaluable material that makes creating and using products easier. Piedmont Plastics makes it easy for companies and manufacturers to buy plastic sheet that will meet their needs well.

Piedmont Plastics provides durable, weather-resistant performance plastics for outdoor furniture, kitchens, and recreation, enhancing outdoor experiences.

When it comes to safety, plastic is supreme. From security and protection equipment to shatterproof windshields and even bullet-resistant "glass", plastic is taking over the safety and security industry. Here is a closer look at some of the ways plastic materials are being used in modern safety equipment.

When it comes to having fun, plastic is the go-to material. From playgrounds to sporting equipment, plastic is providing the durable, lightweight and colorful building blocks for modern recreation. The next time you go outside to play, take a closer look around you, and you just might find places where plastics are making an impact.

When you're marketing your product, service or company at a trade show, you have to figure out a way to stand out from the crowd. That starts with your trade show display or booth.

The automotive industry is benefiting significantly from advances in plastics. The lighter weight and corrosion resistance of plastics make them ideally suited for a wide range of applications in vehicles.

Acrylic sheet, with its moldable material, lightweight nature, and high impact resistance, combined with superior optical clarity, is used in a wide range of applications.

Every year, automakers come up with new innovations to offer consumers. In 2018, trends are pointing to a heavier reliance on plastics, and for good reason.

At Piedmont Plastics, one of our more popular materials is our ABS plastic sheet. ABS, short for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, combines three components into an affordable and durable thermoplastic polymer that is commonly sold in sheet as well as rod and plate, depending on the application desired.

In the modern medical facility, it's far more common to see plastic furniture and materials rather than the stainless steel of days past.