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General Plastics Manufacturing company is a Tacoma, Washington state-based manufacturer of composite core and custom molded parts for aerospace,...
General Plastics’ Aerospace-Grade Core Materials and Built-to-Print Polyurethane Parts For the Business Aviation Industry
General Plastics Manufacturing Company, manufacturer of aerospace-grade rigid foam core materials and build-to-print polyurethane foam products...
General Plastics Manufacturing Company Receives “Supplier of the Year” Award from Boeing
TACOMA, Wash. – May 15, 2019 – General Plastics Manufacturing Co., supplier of high-performance polyurethane foam products and built-to-print...
General Plastics to Spotlight Lightweight Composite Core and Dielectric Materials at SAMPE, May 22-23
Rigid and flexible polyurethane foam pioneer will also showcase its composites-ready tooling boards and extensive molded parts capabilities at...
General Plastics Awarded AS9100 Revision D Quality Management System Certification
Polyurethane foam innovator extends its quality process commitment beyond products to entire customer experience and assure compliance with...
General Plastics to Feature its FST/OSU-Compliant Rigid Foam Series, Lightweight Core Materials and Custom Molded Flyaway Parts at Aircraft Interiors Expo
Polyurethane foam innovator and producer of flame-retardant, lightweighting core materials for aerospace applications will also present its...
General Plastics to Spotlight Cost-Saving Core Materials for Light-Weighting Applications at JEC World
Nadcap-certified manufacturer of high-performance polyurethane foam products will also showcase its RF-2200 Dielectric Foam Series for...
General Plastics Features its New Polyurethane Dielectric Material with High Thermal Processing Properties at CAMX 2017
General Plastics Manufacturing Co., global supplier of high-performance polyurethane foam products and composite parts, will be at booth R46 to...
General Plastics Debuts Polyurethane Dielectric Material with High Thermal Processing Properties for RF Communications and Radome Applications
LAST-A-FOAM® RF-2200 series offers high-performance, lightweight insulative material with superb dimensional stability for protecting sensitive...
General Plastics to Feature Fire, Smoke, Toxicity and OSU-Compliant Foam Series at SAMPE Seattle 2017, May 23-24
Locally-based leading manufacturer of flyaway polyurethane foams and build-to-print molded parts will also spotlight affordable, innovative core...
General Plastics to Present Rigid & Flexible Foam Products and Flyaway Build-to-Print Parts at AIX in Hamburg, Germany
Polyurethane foam pacesetter also highlighting rigid and flexible molded parts and FAA-certified testing capabilities...
General Plastics to Showcase Rigid and Flexible Foam Products at JEC World To Address Composite Industry Challenges
Polyurethane foam innovator also highlighting its rigid and flexible molded parts and FAA-certified testing capabilities Tacoma, Wash. – February...
General Plastics Announces the Promotion of Mitchell Johnson, Ph.D. to Company President as it Celebrates the Company’s 75th Year
Leading manufacturer known for research and development, quality systems and solving customers’ most vexing challenges is poised to advance...
General Plastics to Showcase LAST-A-FOAM® Products for Aviation Applications at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition Nov 1-3
Leading polyurethane foam supplier will feature its FST/OSU foam core, molded parts and FAA-certified testing capabilities TACOMA, Wash., October...
Tooling Foam Boards and Composite Core Material to be Highlighted by General Plastics at CAMX
General Plastics will feature its high-temp tooling board and FST/OSU-compliant foam core material, both known for its versatility and stability,...
General Plastics’ Rick J. Brown, Ph.D. to Present Paper on Crash and Fire Protection for Nuclear Transportation Containers September 20 at PATRAM 2016
Polyurethane foam innovator will also spotlight its flame-retardant foam series for nuclear material applications and transportation TACOMA,...
GP’s Flame-Retardant PU Foam Plays Pivotal Role in Successful Ground Test of World’s Largest Solid Rocket Motor for NASA Space Launch System
LAST-A-FOAM FR-4306 polyurethane foam tapped for nozzle closures in Orbital ATK’s five-segment rocket boosters for NASA missions to explore...
GP to Present on Cost-Effective FST/OSU-Compliant PU-Based Foams for Aerospace Industry at SAMPE 2016
Senior R&D Chemist Hester A. Clever, Ph.D. to Present on Cost-Effective FST/OSU-Compliant Polyurethane-Based Foams for Aerospace Industry May...
General Plastics to Spotlight Premier Polyurethane Foams for Nuclear Container Liners at WM2016 Conference
Industry-leading manufacturer of energy-absorbing fire-insulation liners will demonstrate protective properties of LAST-A-FOAM® FR-3700...
General Plastics to Showcase FST/OSU-Compliant Aerospace Foam Core Series at JEC World in Paris
Polyurethane foam innovator also highlighting its build-to-print molded parts and FAA-certified testing capabilities Tacoma, Wash. – February 29,...
Mitchell Johnson, Ph.D., Appointed EVP of General Plastics Manufacturing Company
General Plastics Manufacturing Company, leading manufacturer of polyurethane foam and built-to-print composite parts, supports growth initiatives...
General Plastics to Highlight FR-3800 FST Aerospace Foam Core Series at NBAA
General Plastics to Highlight FR-3800 FST Aerospace Foam Core Series at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition Nov 17 –...
General Plastics testing facilities receives FAA certification for OSU (Heat Release) and NBS (Smoke Density) Testing
Leading high-density polyurethane foam supplier invests in new equipment, augments testing capabilities to better serve Aerospace Industry...
General Plastics to Highlight FR-3800 FST Aerospace Foam Core Series at Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas, Nov 4-5, 2015
Leading high-density polyurethane foam supplier also featuring its FAA-certified testing and build-to-print capabilities TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 26,...
General Plastics to Feature FST/OSU Compliant Core Material at CAMX in Dallas, TX
TACOMA, Wash. – Oct 20, 2015 – A longtime supplier to the global aerospace and defense industry, General Plastics Manufacturing …...
General Plastics to Exhibit at the International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)
Leader in polyurethane foam manufacturing to showcase TR-Marine and other composite core foams TACOMA, Wash., September 8, 2015 – General …...
General Plastics Appoints Mitchell Johnson VP of Materials Technology
General Plastics, leading manufacturer of polyurethane foam, gears for growth with the promotion of Mitchell Johnson to VP of Materials …...
General Plastics to Introduce FR-4600 Microcell Foam Series at Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas, October 14-16, 2014
Microcell Foam Series Designed for Aircraft Interiors TACOMA, Wash., Oct 6, 2014 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company will introduce its …...
General Plastics to Introduce FR-4600 Microcell Foam Series at CAMX, October 14-16, 2014, in Orlando, Florida
Microcell Foam Supports Fine Detail for Composites & Tooling TACOMA, Wash., October 07, 2014 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company will …...
General Plastics to Exhibit at the International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) September 30-October 2, 2014
LAST-A-FOAM® Submersible Series Cost-Effective for Marine Industry TACOMA, Wash., September 23, 2014 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company is...
General Plastics and CSI of Virginia, Inc. to Co-exhibit at Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) Convention September 29-October 1, 2014
LAST-A-FOAM® R-9300 For Building Insulation & Structural Support Polyurethane innovator General Plastics Manufacturing Company will feature...
General Plastics’ FST Composite Core Foam Series to Make North American Debut at SAMPE Seattle 2014, June 3-4 at the Washington State Convention Center
FST Composite Core Foam Makes American Debut TACOMA, Wash., May 30, 2014 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company will display its …...
SignArts Products Corp. to showcase new SignFoam4® with Microcell Technology at the NSSA Sign Expo May 29-30, 2014
SignFoam4 Ideal for Fine, Detailed Designs & Lettering TACOMA, Wash., May 27, 2014, – Sign•Arts Products Corp. will highlight next-generation...
SignArts Products to Debut Sign•Foam4® with Microcell Technology at ISA, April 24-26
Sign•Foam4: The Timesaving Creative Medium Tacoma, Wash., April 21 – Sign•Arts Products Corp. will introduce next-generation Sign•Foam4® at...
General Plastics to Introduce FST Composite Core Foam Series at Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo April 8-10
FST Composite Core Foam Reduces Cost & Meets Safety Standards TACOMA, Wash., April 04, 2014 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company …...
General Plastics to Showcase High-Strength, Lightweight Composite Core Foams at JEC Europe Composites Show March 11-13, 2014
Benefits of the Low Weight, High-Density Polyurethane Foam TACOMA, Wash., March 6 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company will participate in …...
General Plastics Receives 2013 Boeing Performance Excellence Award
General Plastics Recognized as Silver Performer in Boeing Awards TACOMA, Wash., February 06, 2014 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company...
GP Expands Line of Polyurethane Continuous Insulation Blocks
Polyurethane Insulation Blocks for the Construction Industry New applications for wood-alternative thermal isolation blocks help extend...
GP to Feature High-Temperature Tooling Board at SAMPE
High Temperature Tooling Board Upgraded for Aerospace Models General Plastics to Feature High-Temperature Tooling Board at SAMPE TACOMA, Wash.,...
Alan Pagni Presents Findings on General Plastics’ Engineering Design
TACOMA, Wash., August 13, 2013 – Alan Pagni, General Plastics’ supervising research and development chemist, will present recent study findings...
GP to Exhibit at Amerimold with Distributors
LAST-A-FOAM® Tooling Board Series for Mold Manufacturing TACOMA, Wash., June 03, 2013 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company will be...
General Plastics Participates in the 2013 National Space & Missile Materials Symposium
Polyurethane innovator will spotlight its high-temperature tooling boards, and flame-retardant, aerospace-grade rigid and flexible foams TACOMA,...
LAST-A-FOAM® Foam Series Proven Alternative in Cost & Manufacturing
TACOMA, Wash., March 7, 2013 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company will participate in the 2013 AeroDef Manufacturing conference and...
General Plastics Seeks Distribution Partner for Latin America
Rapid growth spurs search for new distribution partners in Latin America TACOMA, Wash., February 26, 2013 – Intent on extending …...
New Engineer, Jess Valler, Supports Manufacturing Design Team
Design-savvy engineer to support company’s manufacturing processes TACOMA, Wash., January _, 2013 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company today...
General Plastics Demonstrates Foam as an Alternative to Wood
Will introduce two new composite core sample kits, demonstrate foams’ value as superior alternative material TACOMA, Wash., January 21, 2013 – …...
Alan Pagni Joins General Plastics
Industry R&D veteran to support plastics pioneer’s continuing advancements in chemistry-based solutions TACOMA, Wash., November 2_, 2012 –...
General Plastics to Attend SAMPE Baltimore 2015 Conference at the Baltimore Convention Center
Polyurethane supplier to OEMs will exhibit products from LAST-A-FOAM® series TACOMA, Wash., May 18, 2015 – General Plastics Manufacturing Company...