Articles by tag: PVC
Key Points: Supply Chain Issues are causing disruptions to the chemical industry. Ethylene, PVC, and epoxy resins are seeing price surges to the disruptions. The big players figured out how to deal with disruptions in the supply chain. Commentary: Disruptions in the supply chain are causing problems across every industry. Basic chemicals, such as […]
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Marking Minute: How Presco Utilized PVC as PPE when the Coronavirus Pandemic Hit
You may know Presco for its barricade tape or marking flags, but a number of new customers got to know the company this year during the coronavirus pandemic. Presco quickly got up and running, creating personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions using PVC. John Yianitsas, Vice President of New Business Development at Presco, said PVC […]
Engineering & Construction
The Marking Minute: Understanding the True Nature of PVC
PVC, polyvinyl chloride, is a common plastic most widely known for its use in piping and plumping. But unfortunately, this type of vinyl has gotten an undeserving bad rap. Though once made using heavy metals like lead, today’s American made PVC does not contain these harmful pollutants. In fact, PVC is a safe and […]
Engineering & Construction
The Marking Minute: Exploring New Markets for Polymer Products
PVC piping, vent ducting, vinyl fabric, and safety flags: These common everyday products are all around us, but rarely do we think of where they came from, how they were made, and how important they are to daily life. In this episode of The Marking Minute by Presco, we explore the many uses of polymer […]