We Struck Gold at the 2015 IAPD Convention

by Redwood Plastics | Oct 3, 2015 | news, Pie Throw

Redwood Plastics was the proud recipient of two prestigious awards; the Gold Education Circle of Champions Award and the Gold Marketing Excellence Award at the 59th Annual International Association of Plastics Distribution Convention in San Diego.   Gold Award...

Amorphous vs. Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastics

by Redwood Plastics | Sep 22, 2015 | impingement

If your interest in plastic extends beyond your application at hand and you start to dig the chemical makeup and processes to make plastic you may come across the terms “amorphous” and “semi-crystalline” thermoplastics. Literature from...

Plastics & The Environment: The Truth

by Redwood Plastics | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized

Negative news about plastics is everywhere. Any online search on the topic inevitably leads to news about plastic bag bans, micro-beads polluting water ways, and images of disadvantages people digging through third-world landfills. While plastic pollution is a...

Case Study: Marine Fendering

by Redwood Plastics | Aug 11, 2015 | winterize

Recently Redwood Plastics was approached by a large California-based construction contractor for assistance with a marine fendering project involving an electromagnetic detector array. The application had called for Redco HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) however, lead...

Because No Food is Blue

by Redwood Plastics | Jul 27, 2015 | equipment, food and beverage, h78, nylon bushing, Tuff-tube

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. Contaminants within the food and beverage industry are an ever-present fear. Being able to identify if a contaminate has entered into production is paramount to avoid costly fines or shutdowns.   Redco™ Blue UHMW, Acetal,...