Piedmont Plastics® Film Solutions

Film Solutions Why Piedmont WE OFFER Over 50 Branch Locations Expert Product Knowledge Local Inventory Value-Added Services WHO WE ARE OUR COMMITMENT At Piedmont Plastics our recipe for success for over 50 years has been excellent customer service local knowledgeable employees and competitive prices on the worlds best brands. Customer service is a core value of Piedmont Plastics. In that time we have grown from a local supplier of basic plastic shapes and films to one of the leading plastic distributors in North America. knowledgeable sales representatives and the right With a reputation for integrity that permeates every aspect of our business we have established a legacy of customer service and product quality. We embrace every opportunity to promote enjoyable profitable relationships with our customers employees and suppliers. On-Time Shipping Premier Brands Industry Expertise Quality Management Systems State-of-the-Art Conversion Equipment With over 50 distribution centers throughout North America chances are we have what you need when you need it... FAST. We are committed to providing every customer with the highest level of service in the industry. This commitment reaches far beyond simply providing you with our product mix. Through our dedication to this goal our customers have come to rely on us for the PREMIER CHOICE for your film needs Find more solutions at www.piedmontplastics.com Film Capabilities Assets EQUIPMENT MATERIAL CAPABILITIES CAPABILITIES CHARLOTTE NC CHICAGO IL 55 Beck 54 x 142 tolerance 14 55 Beck 54 x 142 tolerance 14 62 Beck 61 x 142 tolerance 14 62 Beck 61.5 x 144 tolerance 14 100 Lawson tolerance 116 2 - 87 Lawson tolerance 116 Sheeting Piedmont Plastics operates two ISO 90012015 Certified film conversion centers capable of meeting Guillotine the diverse needs of markets across the country. Piedmonts capabilities and assets continue to expand to meet the growing needs of the plastic film market. Slitting In addition to pr

oviding raw film materials Piedmont Plastics is proud to provide complete conversion services to our customers. 110 Lawson tolerance 116 62 Dusenberry widths 1.75 - 62 tolerance 116 62 Dusenberry widths 1.5 - 62 tolerance 116 22 O.D. 500 lb rolls 80 AWD widths 2.75 - 80 tolerance 116 65 Genesis widths 1.5 - 65 tolerance 116 30 O.D. 500 lb rolls 50 Compact widths 1 - 50 tolerance 116 60 Walco widths 1 - 60 Roll-to-Sheet Sheet-to-Sheet Laminating CONVERSION SERVICES Clean Room Conversion Isolated conversion Precision Guillotine Cutting Converting process rooms to reduce the possibility of contamination. whereby sheets of film are precision square-cut to varying lengths and widths. Inventory Management Scalable inventory Sheeting Converting process whereby a wide Slitting Converting process whereby a wide format amounts to meet the needs of customers. Rewinding Winding down a master roll to custom roll sizes. Pre-Masking Process of protecting a surface from contamination or scratching. Tipping May be required for offsetlitho printing. Attaching a sheet of white offset paper to one side of the plastic sheet along one edge using a thin line of aqueous based adhesive. This allows for glossy material to be fed through an offset press. Interleaving Process whereby a thin tissue paper is placed format roll of film is cut to varying lengths. roll of film is slit or converted to varying lengths and widths. Laminating Process of adhering a pre-mask or adhesive to a substrate. between sheets of clear plastic film to prevent scratching. This is done during the sheeting process. Film Solutions 1 Polycarbonate PC DESCRIPTION Polycarbonate film is 30 times stronger than acrylic offers exceptional clarity and is easily thermoformed and molded. Compatible with most ink including screen print polycarbonate film is an ideal printing medium since it can be dried quickly at elevated temperatures and can be formed hot or cold. QUALITIES UV Resistant Low Stress Hard-

coated Scratch Resistant Light Management Flame Retardant GAUGES COLORS FINISHES BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS High Impact Strength Cost Colors Excellent Durability Moisture Absorbing White Translucent Opaque Clear Variety of Finishes Ease of Printing Ease of Die-Cutting High Heat Resistance 275F 135C Thermoformability Gauges Finishes .005 - .030 Gloss Matte Very Fine Velvet Fine Velvet Velvet in any combination APPLICATIONS Membrane Switches Automotive Menu Strips Point-of-Purchase Decals Optical Nameplates Trade Show Displays Appliances ControlInstrument Panels Rigid Vinyl DESCRIPTION Rigid vinyl is a PVC film available in a matte or gloss texture. It is a highly versatile and low cost film used in many applications including food and non-food packaging signage and bank gift or loyalty cards. The material is ideally suited for screen printing lithographic and flexo printing. GAUGES COLORS FINISHES Gauges Finishes .003 - .030 Gloss Textured Colors Clear White Planished Various Other Colors QUALITIES Scratch Resistant APPLICATIONS BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS Lower Costs Not Weatherable Tear Resistant Readily Available Low Service Temperature 140F 60C Easy to Process Wide Variety of ColorsTextures Credit Cards Packaging Blister Packs Gift Cards Point-of-Purchase Business Cards Film Solutions 3 Polycarbonate PET DESCRIPTION Polyester film PET is a highly versatile material offering great durability and strength heat resistance and dimensional stability. Polyester film is available in various custom widths and thicknesses with many different coatings and haze levels making it the ideal film solution for many applications. QUALITIES Anti-Static BENEFITS Slip Treated CONSIDERATIONS Versatility UV Stability Excellent Strength Not Formable Barrier Properties Limited Thicknesses Good Tear and Thermal Stability 275F 135C Poor Clarity in Thicker Gauges GAUGES COLORS FINISHES Gauges Finishes .00048 - .014 Super Clear Hazy Matte Anti

-Static Slip Colors Clear and White APPLICATIONS Screen print Die-Cutting Optical Point-of-Purchase Appliances Nameplates Wire and Cable Packaging Electronics Protective Labels Membrane Switches Polystyrene DESCRIPTION Polystyrene offers exceptional dimensional stability processibility rigidity and optical clarity making it ideal for many applications from medical devices to houseware. GAUGES COLORS FINISHES Polystyrene film is a highly versatile material. It is used in a wide variety of applications including those that require FDA compliance. Thermal Stability Finishes .003 - .030 Textured Matte Colors QUALITIES Gauges White Natural Custom Low Moisture Absorption APPLICATIONS BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS Cost Easily Thermoformed Easily Scratched or Torn Not UV Resistant Easily Allowable for Contact Low Heat Distortion 140F 60C Die Cuts Poorly Will Crease Point-of-Purchase Formed Packaging Backlit Signs Office Products Coupons Food Packaging Temporary ID Cards Film Solutions 5 YOUR LOCAL BRANCH Charlotte 5010 West W.T. Harris Blvd Charlotte NC 28269 800.277.7898 Toll Free 704.597.8200 For a full list of locations visit piedmontplastics.comlocations Were closer than you think. Important It is the users responsibility to ensure the suitability and safety of the product for all intended uses. As a distributor Piedmont Plastics does not warrant the merchantability of the product or the capability of the product for the purpose intended by the user. Users should independently test each material prior to use for suitability for their specific purpose according to instructions in any technical data sheet. Piedmont Plastics does not assume any responsibility or liability for any advice provided or for performance or results of any installation or use of the product or any final product into which the product may be incorporated by the purchaser andor user.