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Laird Plastics Resource Center

Your hub for technical guides, videos and FAQs about plastics. Quickly find answers and explore our latest insights.

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3A Composites Presentation at 2024 Printing United | Laird Live
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3A Composites Presentation at 2024 Printing United | Laird Live

Innovative and sustainable material solutions from 3A Composites with guest speaker Steve Anderson.

Laird Plastics Kansas City: Open House 2024 Recap
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Laird Plastics Kansas City: Open House 2024 Recap

Highlights and takeaways from our Kansas City Open House event.

Laird Live | Vycom
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Laird Live | Vycom

How Laird Plastics has led plastic materials distribution for 70+ years.

Article Index

Complete Guide to Polycarbonate Sheets

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)

ABS Plastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

Acetal (POM)

Polycarbonate Overview

Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)

Corrugated Fluted Material

The Complete Guide to PVC Foam Board

Innovative Uses of Acrylic

Choosing the Right Rigid Substrates

How Plastics Are Used in Heavy Equipment

Plastics in the Transportation Industry

Graphics & Printing Industry

Innovation in Floor Graphics

Why Use Our Resource Center?

Our library is curated by material experts to help engineers, fabricators and designers choose the right plastics. Whether you’re looking for product data, application guides or training videos, you’ll find it here. We update the center with new articles, case studies and interviews regularly.

  • Deep technical guides for common plastics
  • Application tips across industries, from aerospace to medical
  • Videos featuring supplier presentations and customer stories

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of plastics does Laird offer?
We supply ABS, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, PETG, HDPE, PVC foam and many more materials for industrial and commercial applications.
How do I know which material is best for my application?
Use our guides by application and material, or contact our specialists for recommendations based on strength, clarity, temperature and compliance needs.
Can I use your plastics in medical applications?
Yes. We offer FDA-compliant and USP Class VI options suitable for medical and lab environments.

Need help finding the right material?

Talk to our plastics specialists about your application and get expert recommendations.

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About Laird Plastics

Laird Plastics has been a leading distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and associated products for more than 70 years. With locations across North America and partnerships with top manufacturers, we provide material solutions for almost every industry.