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Metal |
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EXtreem PolyPro, WeatherPro C |
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Weight, Durability, Labor Savings |
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Commonplace throughout the sign industry today, but still a significant opportunity for future growth, is
Spartech's transformation of metal sign post covers to thermoplastic materials. This transition has produced
many added benefits, including reductions in weight, durability (of particular importance in outdoor applications),
and substantial labor savings.
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| Golf Yardage & Tee Markers |
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Wood, Metal |
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WeatherPro |
| Benefits: |
Durability, Weatherability, Cost |
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Traditionally made from wood or metal, the new thermoplastic yardage and tee markers are offering a host of benefits
to the golfing industry. Weatherability, reduced costs, and enhanced durability, to name a few, are some of the many
rewards being seen by utilizing thermoplastics in such applications.
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| Gumball Machines |
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Metal, Fiberglass |
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Polystyrene |
| Benefits: |
Cost, Weight, Durability |
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The replacement of fiberglass or metal with thermoplastic products, such as polystyrene, is gaining increased acceptance
in all types of industries, including food & entertainment. Gumball machines, for example, are being made more
economically and lower in weight with the move to polystyrene. Further, durability is an added benefit of this product
transformation.
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| Drink Dispenser Trays |
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| Previous Material: |
Metal |
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ABS |
| Benefits: |
Durability, Aesthetics, Formability |
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Well-recognized in many of today's fast-food restaurants, convenience shops, and gas stations, the drink dispenser
tray, originally made of metal, is now being made of thermoformed plastic. The benefits of this transformation include
durability, aesthetics, and the formability of plastics. By utilizing colored plastics, the dispenser tray can be
"matched" to the color of the machine, thereby giving the dispenser a consistent overall look.
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