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Kingsport, Tenn. March 9, 2010 Eastman Chemical
Company and Plaskolite, Inc., announced today that their customer
Transworld Signs has introduced illuminated, rigid, thermoformed
signs made with Mustang copolyester sheet. The signs will be used
at Irving Oil retail gas stations in the Canadian Maritime
Provinces and the northeastern United States.
Mustang copolyester sheet, made by Plaskolite and with Eastman
Tritan" copolyester, is tough, heat- and weather-resistant, and
available in clear and white. Mustang sheet made with Tritan also
offers differentiated performance for sign companies, designers and
brand owners because it is easy to fabricate and provides design
flexibility.
We needed a material that would provide an aesthetically
pleasing sign, allow us to achieve the desired look and maintain
consistency in Irvings brand image throughout its network, said
Bill Kovacevic, vice president of research and development and
product development for Transworld Signs. By using Mustang
copolyester sheet, we were able to develop a tough, long-lasting
sign with high-quality designs and crisp details.
Transworld Signs also realized energy and cost savings by using
Mustang copolyester sheet to develop the illuminated signs. Mustang
copolyester sheet does not require drying and is thermoformed at
lower temperatures. As a result, Transworld Signs was able to
decrease cycle times and energy costs, as well as expand its design
possibilities by incorporating intricate shapes and designs with
lower tooling costs.
Mustang copolyester sheet provides both a technically functional
product that meets the demands of outdoor signage, as well as the
forming capabilities to experiment with innovative design concepts
that previously had been limited by material performance, Kovacevic
said.
Plaskolite, Inc., a manufacturer of processed sheet products, is
the exclusive North American manufacturer of Mustang copolyester
sheet, the extruded plastic sheet made with Eastman Tritan"
copolyester.
Eastman Tritan" copolyester also is used to manufacture products
in the housewares, small appliances, reusable sports bottle, infant
care and medical markets.
For more information about Eastman Tritan" copolyester, visit www.eastman.com/tritan.
For more information about Plaskolite, Inc., visit www.plaskolite.com.
For more information about Transworld Signs, visit www.transworldsigns.com.
About Plaskolite, Inc.
Founded in 1950 in Columbus, Ohio, USA, by the Dunn family,
Plaskolite, Inc., is proud to be the largest privately owned U.S.
manufacturer of continuously processed acrylic sheet products.
Plaskolites reputation is based on service, quality, stability and
integrity. Plaskolite currently has more than 475 employees and
operates manufacturing facilities in Columbus and Zanesville, Ohio;
Grand Saline, Texas; Compton, Calif.; Olive Branch, Miss.; and
Monterrey, Mexico.
About Transworld Signs
Transworld Signs was founded in Montreal in 1946. Its focus is on
volume signage with expertise in re-imaging programs. With a
combined 400,000 square feet of production facilities across North
America and Shanghai, China, Transworld Signs covers a full range
of visible interior or exterior sign products and street
furniture.
Transworld Signs has manufactured signs for regional, national
and international clients, focusing on timely completion of
high-quality products at competitive prices. Transworld Signs
provides a complete line of identification elements, including
primary signs, reader-boards, drive-through signs, menu boards,
channel letters, point-of-purchase and point-of-sale signage, and
electronic message signs.
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