Compounding, Extrusion,
Lamination, and More
We provide everything from outsourced R&D to simple toll conversion.
Our Capabilities
Specialty Materials and R&D
x Materials: HDPE, TPO, PP, ABS, StyrenicsCoextrusions: A-B-C coextrusions
Gauges: 0.020” to 0.250”
Laminations: Single-sided films, scrims, foams, carpets, non-wovens and lofted fibers – corona treatment
Complex Laminations
x Materials: Heavy Layer CompoundsCoextrusion: ABC Layers
Gauges: 0.020” to 0.250”
Laminations: Double sided – films - foils – scrims – carpets – non-wovens and lofted fibers
Deep-Draw NVH Materials
x Materials: Filled Thermoplastics, HDPE and PEGauges: 0.020” to 0.390”
Laminations: Double sided films, scrims, foams, carpets, non-wovens and lofted fibers
Compounding
x Feeders: Powder, Pellet, Oil, Micro feedersExtruder: Includes underwater pelletizer and additional dryer
Materials: Filled Materials
Residence Time: 2 minutes
Warehouse and Logistics
x Supports inventory and stocking agreements
Large Warehouse
Supports inventory and stocking agreements
Compounding Line
Feeders: Powder, Pellet, Oil, Micro feeders
Extruder: Includes underwater pelletizer and additional dryer
Materials: Filled Materials
Residence Time: 2 minutes
Automotive NVH Materials
Materials: Filled Thermoplastics, HDPE and PE
Gauges: 0.020” to 0.390”
Laminations: Double sided films, scrims, foams, carpets, non-wovens and lofted fibers
Automotive and Specialist Laminations
Materials: Heavy Layer Compounds
Coextrusion: ABC Layers
Gauges: 0.020” to 0.250”
Laminations: Double sided – films – foils – scrims – carpets – non-wovens and lofted fibers
Non-Automotive and R&D
Materials: HDPE, TPO, PP, ABS, Styrenics
Coextrusions: A-B-C coextrusions
Gauges: 0.020” to 0.250”
Laminations: Single-sided films, scrims, foams, carpets, non-wovens and lofted fibers – corona treatment
Flexible Services Tailored to Your Requirements
We can offer complete program solutions, from custom R&D through outsourcing secondary manufacturing processes. Our dedication to customer service underpins our entire operation.
- Extrusion
- Compounding
- Lamination
- Surface treatment
- Custom R&D
- Resin Casting
- Multilayer Extrusion
Extrusion
As custom extrusion specialists we can extrude material up to 80” wide, and between 0.015” and 0.390” thick. Sheets can be extruded with a variety of finishes, and either sheeted or rolled on 3”, 4”, 6” or 8” cores.
Compounding
Inline compounding of a variety of plastics, fillers, liquids and powders lets us tackle common performance issues like UV resistance, excessive shrink, or fire retardancy. Highly engineered additives can even improve electrical and thermal conductivity.
Lamination
We can apply laminations to either or both sides of an extruded product, using carpets, films, foams, foils, shoddy and fabric. Our lamination process minimizes laminate waste, which is essential where expensive laminates are used in decorative or highly engineered applications.
Surface Treatment
We are able to apply various coating layers through our co-extrusion process, and treat the surface of extruded materials with secondary processes to improve their properties, such as printability or anti-static dissipation.
Custom R&D
We have a long and successful history of partnering with our customers in a co-design process. If you’ve got an idea and are looking for advice on how to realize your vision, involving Highland in your R&D process at an early stage is a smart move.
Multilayer Extrusion
We can extrude materials in an A/B, B/A, A/B/A, or A/B/C construction. One application is extruding endothermic blowing agents with an A/B/A finish to produce a product which foams while it is thermoformed.
