Plastic Concepts & Innovations, LLC Work Wins Automotive Award
Plastic Concepts & Innovations LLC (PCI) provided the thermoforming consulting services for design, tooling and production resulting in Meridian Automotive Systems winning the Automotive Award at the 15th Annual 2005 US SPE Thermoforming Division Annual Conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Plastic Concepts & Innovations LLC (PCI) provided the thermoforming consulting services for design, tooling and production resulting in Meridian Automotive Systems winning the Automotive Award at the 15th Annual 2005 US SPE Thermoforming Division Annual Conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The award acknowledged and honored from the development and production of the first full fascia manufactured for an OEM vehicle program using a thermoformed Class A paint film/TPO laminate. The process is revolutionary because it eliminates the need for injection molding and painting. “PCI is thrilled to have played such an integral role in this project and will continue to focus our efforts on other innovations that will inspire and grow the thermoforming industry,” said James (Jay) M. Waddell, Managing Partner for PCI. The front bumper fascia (cover) is commonly used as a decorative covering that conceals the structural steel bumper beam of most passenger vehicles and light trucks.
PCI has a history of developing groundbreaking innovations in thermoforming. It was an integral team member in the development of the first long-term production program using paint film on ABS substrate in the Dodge Caravan window conversion project. Additionally, PCI provided consulting on the design, tooling and production of thermoformed TPO components for the GM HHR vehicle.
Plastic Concepts & Innovations, LLC is the recognized, leading-edge consulting group in the field of heavy-gauge thermoforming, The company is also an expert in the development of Class A finish TPO components for the Automotive, Recreational Vehicle and Marine Industries.
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