Laird Plastics - Detroit, MI Plastics Supplier
Laird Plastics Detroit
Plastic Sheet, Rod & Film Distributor with Full Fabrication & Film Converting — Serving Eastern Michigan & Northwest Ohio
Laird Plastics Detroit is located at 13800 Cavaliere Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315 — serving the greater Detroit metropolitan area, eastern Michigan, and northwest Ohio. As part of the largest plastic sheet, rod, and tube distribution network in North America, our Detroit branch combines deep material inventory with a state-of-the-art fabrication floor and specialized plastic film converting capabilities. From engineering plastics and acrylic sheet to 3M films, ACM, and specialty banner materials, our Detroit team delivers the material supply and custom processing that Michigan manufacturers, fabricators, and sign shops depend on.
Detroit's Plastic Sheet, Rod & Film Distributor
Michigan's manufacturing economy is one of the most diverse and demanding in the United States. The greater Detroit area is defined by its automotive and transportation heritage, but today's manufacturing corridor extends well beyond the auto industry — encompassing OEM suppliers, precision machining operations, industrial fabricators, sign and graphics shops, retail display manufacturers, and a growing base of advanced manufacturing companies across Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Each of these sectors relies on a consistent supply of plastic materials — and on a distributor with the processing capabilities to convert raw stock into finished or semi-finished components. Laird Plastics Detroit is built specifically for this market. Our Shelby Township facility stocks the full range of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film products that Michigan manufacturers require, and our in-house fabrication and film converting equipment allows us to deliver material in the exact form, size, and format your operation needs.
Whether you are a purchasing manager sourcing HDPE sheet for a production run, an engineer specifying acetal rod for a precision machined component, or a sign shop requiring slit film in a custom roll width, the Detroit branch has the inventory depth, processing capability, and industry expertise to deliver. We serve customers across eastern Michigan — including Detroit, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren, Auburn Hills, and Ann Arbor — as well as northwest Ohio.
Plastic Fabrication & Film Converting Services in Detroit, MI
The Detroit branch offers one of the most capable in-house plastic processing operations in Michigan — combining traditional sheet and rod fabrication with specialized plastic film converting services that few distributors in the region can match. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to handle everything from simple cut-to-size panel orders to complex film slitting programs and precision CNC-routed components, with fast turnaround times for customers across eastern Michigan and northwest Ohio.
- CNC routing: Custom shapes, pockets, contoured profiles, and precision parts cut from plastic sheet and board stock
- Computerized saw cutting: Precision straight cuts on plastic sheet, panel, and board materials with consistent repeatability for production orders
- Flame polishing: Optically clear, glass-like edge finish on acrylic and polycarbonate for display, retail, and optical applications
- Diamond edge finishing: Machine-polished edges on acrylic and polycarbonate sheet for premium display and architectural applications
- Guillotine cutting: High-speed straight cutting for plastic film, thin sheet, and flexible materials
- Roll-to-roll film conversion: Converting film rolls to custom widths and lengths for OEM, print, and industrial applications
- Film slitting and sheeting: Precision slitting of plastic film rolls and sheeting to specified dimensions for sign, print, and industrial use
- Die cutting: Custom die-cut shapes from plastic film and thin sheet for gaskets, labels, graphics, and OEM components
- Print-ready material packaging: Pre-cut and packaged plastic sheet and film prepared to print shop specifications for direct press-ready use
Plastic Film Supply & Converting — A Detroit Branch Specialty
The Detroit branch maintains one of the most comprehensive plastic film inventories and converting capabilities of any Laird Plastics location — a direct reflection of the demands of Michigan's sign, print, automotive, and OEM manufacturing industries. We stock and process a wide range of specialty film products, and our in-house converting equipment allows us to deliver film in the exact roll width, sheet size, or die-cut format your application requires.
Whether you are a sign shop sourcing wide-format print media, an OEM manufacturer requiring precision die-cut gaskets, or a print service provider needing press-ready sheeted film, our Detroit team has the inventory and processing capability to fulfill your order efficiently.
- 3M films including Di-NOC: Architectural and decorative film for interior surfaces, furniture, and commercial applications
- Orafol films: Pressure-sensitive and specialty films for sign, graphics, and vehicle wrap applications
- Covestro films: High-performance polycarbonate and specialty films for industrial and OEM applications
- Ultraflexx / Qualitexx banner: Wide-format banner and display media for indoor and outdoor print applications
- Custom roll widths via slitting: Any standard film roll can be slit to your exact required width
- Custom sheeting: Roll stock converted to flat sheets in specified dimensions for press and print applications
- Die-cut shapes: Custom die-cut parts from film and thin sheet for gaskets, graphics, labels, and OEM components
Plastic Sheet, Rod & Film Materials Available in Detroit, MI
Laird Plastics Detroit maintains in-branch inventory of the plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, and specialty materials most in demand across Michigan's automotive, OEM, industrial, and sign and graphics sectors. Our stocking program is built around real customer requirements — not a one-size-fits-all commodity inventory. From engineering-grade thermoplastics to specialty ACM panels and large-format print media, our Detroit team can source, cut, and deliver the material you need. Call 586-773-9050 to confirm current stock, specific grades, and available dimensions before ordering.
- Acrylic sheet (PMMA): Cast and extruded, clear and colors — Plaskolite Optix, Trinseo Plexiglas, Polyvantis Acrylite — for displays, glazing, retail, and signage
- Polycarbonate sheet (PC): Clear, tinted, and multiwall — Plaskolite Tuffak, Covestro — for machine guards, glazing, and industrial applications
- HDPE sheet and rod: Natural and colors, food-safe grades for industrial, food processing, and structural applications
- Nylon (PA6, PA66): Sheet, rod, and tube for structural components, wear parts, and precision machined applications
- Acetal / Delrin® (POM): Rod and sheet — Ensinger and Röchling grades — for precision gears, bushings, and close-tolerance machined components
- PEEK: High-performance rod and sheet for demanding aerospace, automotive, and medical-grade applications requiring extreme temperature and chemical resistance
- UHMW polyethylene: Wear-resistant sheet and rod for conveyor components, chute liners, and slide applications
- Polypropylene (PP): Sheet and rod for chemical-resistant tanks, fabricated components, and industrial applications
- ACM — Aluminum Composite Material: Ameracore and United Industries Ultraboard panels for signage, architectural cladding, and display applications
- PVC foam board: Kommerling Komatex and 3A Composites Sintra — for sign, display, and interior applications
- Foam board and specialty display: 3A Composites Gatorfoam and Fomecore for mounting, display, and print applications
- Plastic film and adhesives: 3M films, Orafol films, Covestro films, Ultraflexx/Qualitexx banner, and adhesive products
Trusted Manufacturer Brands Stocked at Laird Plastics Detroit
Laird Plastics Detroit is an authorized distributor for the industry's leading plastic material manufacturers. Our brand partnerships give Detroit-area customers direct access to specification-grade materials with full manufacturer support, material traceability, and consistent quality — critical for automotive, OEM, and compliance-sensitive applications.
- 3M: Films, Di-NOC architectural films, adhesives, and specialty materials
- 3A Composites: Sintra PVC foam, Gatorfoam, Fomecore — industry-standard display and sign substrates
- Plaskolite: Optix acrylic, Tuffak polycarbonate, Celtec PVC foam — broad thermoplastic sheet range
- Trinseo / Plexiglas: Premium cast acrylic sheet for optical and display applications
- Polyvantis / Acrylite: High-quality acrylic sheet for architectural and specialty applications
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Engineering polymers and specialty plastics
- Röchling: High-performance engineering plastic sheet and rod
- Ensinger: Precision engineering plastic rod, sheet, and profiles — nylon, acetal, PEEK, and more
- Ameracore: ACM aluminum composite panel for architectural and signage applications
- United Industries / Ultraboard: Specialty display and sign substrates
- Orafol: Pressure-sensitive and specialty films for sign and graphics applications
- Covestro: Polycarbonate film and sheet for industrial and OEM applications
- Ultraflexx / Qualitexx: Wide-format banner and display media
- Spartech / Polycast: Specialty acrylic and thermoplastic sheet
- Kommerling / Komatex: PVC foam board for sign and display applications
- Primex: Specialty thermoplastic sheet for industrial applications
Industries We Serve in Detroit & Eastern Michigan
Michigan's economy demands a distributor with broad material range, deep inventory, and real processing capability. Our Detroit branch is equipped to serve the industries that define the region — from automotive Tier 1 suppliers to independent sign shops and industrial OEM manufacturers.
Contact Laird Plastics Detroit
Visit our Shelby Township facility, give us a call, or submit a quote request. Our experienced Detroit team is ready to assist with plastic material sourcing, custom fabrication, and film converting needs throughout eastern Michigan and northwest Ohio.
Location Address
Laird Plastics – Detroit
13800 Cavaliere Dr
Shelby Township, MI 48315
Serving the greater Detroit metropolitan area, eastern Michigan, and northwest Ohio — including Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren, Auburn Hills, and Ann Arbor.
Phone & Email
Phone: 586-773-9050
Toll-Free: 800-873-8403
Fax: 586-773-1030
Email: detroit@lairdplastics.com
Hours of Operation
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Will-call pickup available during business hours. Call ahead to confirm material availability and stock on specific grades and dimensions.
Request a Quote from Laird Plastics Detroit
Tell us about your project and our Detroit team will provide a customized quote. Include material type, dimensions, quantity, and any fabrication or film converting requirements for the fastest possible response.
Frequently Asked Questions — Laird Plastics Detroit
Answers to the most common questions about our Detroit branch location, available materials, fabrication and film converting services, and how to place an order.