What plastic materials are available for automotive applications?

For automotive applications, Laird Plastics offers impact-resistant polycarbonate, UV-stable acrylic, and engineering thermoplastics such as ABS, Acetal, Nylon, and PEEK for interior trim, exterior body components, lenses, guards, and under-the-hood parts.

How do I choose the right plastic for my industry application?

To select the right plastic for your industry, consider performance requirements such as UV resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, temperature limits, clarity, and regulatory compliance. The Laird Plastics team can help you match materials to your application in industries like aerospace, medical, construction, and energy.

Industry

Q: Which industries does Laird Plastics serve?

Laird Plastics supplies engineered plastic materials to a wide range of industries, including aerospace, agriculture, architectural glazing, automotive, construction, energy, framing and mounting, furniture, graphics and signage, healthcare and medical, machine shops, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, printing, security, and trade shows and events across North America.

Explore Our Diverse Industry Solutions

Laird Plastics offers a wide range of high-performance materials tailored to meet the unique needs of various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, medical, signage, marine, and industrial applications. Our products, such as thermoplastics, high-performance composites, and medical-grade plastics, are designed for durability, efficiency, and reliability. We provide innovative solutions that enhance performance and safety, from lightweight components for aircraft and durable automotive parts to robust construction materials and reliable medical devices.

With a commitment to quality and customer support, Laird Plastics ensures that our materials meet the highest standards for every application. Our extensive product range includes acrylic sheets, polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, and more, offering benefits like UV resistance, impact strength, and flexibility. Whether you're looking for materials for diagnostic equipment, boat components, or industrial machinery, our expert team is ready to help you find the perfect solution to drive your projects forward.

Industries We Serve

Aerospace Plastics & Composites

Lightweight aerospace-grade plastics and composite materials engineered for aircraft interiors, structural components, and defense systems across North America.

Aerospace Plastics & Materials

Agriculture Plastics

Durable, UV-stable plastics for farming equipment, irrigation components, and greenhouse glazing used by growers and OEMs across North America.

Agriculture Plastics & Materials

Architectural Glazing Plastics

High-performance polycarbonate and acrylic glazing materials for windows, curtain walls, skylights, canopies, and architectural facades.

Architectural Glazing Materials

Automotive Plastics

Impact-resistant polycarbonate, UV-stable acrylics, and engineering plastics for interior trim, exterior components, and under-the-hood automotive applications.

Automotive Plastics & Materials

Construction Plastics

Rigid PVC, corrugated panels, and composite sheets for building, cladding, partitions, and architectural details on commercial and industrial projects.

Construction Plastics & Materials

Energy sector plastics for solar, wind, and electrical power equipment

Energy & Power Plastics

Specialty plastics for solar racking, wind components, battery enclosures, and power distribution equipment in renewable and traditional energy projects.

Energy & Power Plastics

Framing and mounting plastics for picture frames, displays, and signage

Framing & Mounting Plastics

Precision plastic extrusions, profiles, and mounting systems for picture framing, point-of-purchase displays, and signage.

Framing & Mounting Materials

Furniture plastics and decorative panels for modern interior design

Furniture & Interior Plastics

Decorative, durable plastics and panels for modern furniture, fixtures, casework, and architectural accents in commercial interiors.

Furniture Plastics & Panels

Graphics plastics and printable substrates for signs, displays, and decals

Graphics & Signage Plastics

Printable media, films, and plastic substrates for high-impact signage, retail displays, decals, and wayfinding graphics.

Graphics & Signage Materials

Healthcare and medical plastics for devices, enclosures, and lab equipment

Healthcare & Medical Plastics

Biocompatible and FDA-compliant polymers for medical devices, diagnostic equipment, lab enclosures, and cleanroom systems.

Healthcare & Medical Plastics

Engineering plastics for machine shops and CNC machining

Machine Shop Plastics

Engineering plastics and machinable rods, plates, and sheets optimized for CNC machining, turning, milling, and custom fabrication.

Machine Shop Plastics & Stock

Oil and gas plastics for high-temperature, chemical-resistant applications

Oil & Gas Plastics

High-temperature, chemical-resistant plastics such as PEEK, phenolics, and PTFE for seals, wear parts, electrical insulation, and downhole components in harsh oil and gas environments.

Oil & Gas Engineering Plastics

Pharmaceutical Plastics

Cleanroom-ready and chemically inert plastics for drug processing skids, filling lines, containment panels, and packaging equipment.

Pharmaceutical Plastics & Materials

Printing Plastics

Wide-format printable plastics, film substrates, and rigid boards engineered for commercial printing, retail displays, and promotional graphics.

Printing Plastics & Substrates

Security plastics and glazing for protective barriers and enclosures

Security & Protective Plastics

Impact-resistant and shatter-resistant plastics for security glazing, protective barriers, machine guards, and access control enclosures.

Security & Protective Plastics

Trade show and event plastics for exhibits, booths, and portable displays

Trade Shows & Events Plastics

Lightweight, portable plastic sheets, panels, and substrates for event signage, exhibits, modular booths, and promotional displays.

Trade Show & Event Materials

Shop by Industry FAQs

Laird Plastics serves a broad range of industries, including aerospace, agriculture, architectural glazing, automotive, construction, energy, framing and mounting, furniture, graphics and signage, healthcare and medical, machine shops, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, printing, security, and trade shows and events across North America.

Yes. Our team can recommend plastics based on your operating environment, performance requirements, and regulatory needs. Whether you are in aerospace, medical, construction, energy, or another sector, we can help match the right material to your application.

Laird Plastics supports local, regional, and national projects across North America through a network of branches. We can supply sheet, rod, film, and fabricated components to multiple locations while maintaining consistent material specifications and quality.