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2021

On December 1, 2021, Pexco LLC broadens its capabilities offerings through the acquisition of Performance Elastomers Corporation, based in Ravenna, Ohio.

On March 1, 2021, Pexco LLC continues its expansion…

On December 1, 2021, Pexco LLC broadens its capabilities offerings through the acquisition of Performance Elastomers Corporation, based in Ravenna, Ohio.

On March 1, 2021, Pexco LLC continues its expansion into the high performance polymer market with the acquisition of Altaflo, based in Sparta, New Jersey.  

2020

On June 1, 2020, Pexco LLC announces the acquisition of Exlon Extrusion, Inc., based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

March 2020, as a manufacturer of products supporting Essential Critical Infrastructure, Pexco…

On June 1, 2020, Pexco LLC announces the acquisition of Exlon Extrusion, Inc., based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

March 2020, as a manufacturer of products supporting Essential Critical Infrastructure, Pexco LLC maintains full operational status in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Updates regarding Pexco's ongoing response to the coronavirus situation are posted online and updated weekly. 

On January 31, 2020, Pexco LLC announces the acquisition of NDM Marking Systems, Inc. (“NDM”), based in Jasper, Georgia.

2019

On August 12, 2019, Pexco LLC continues its expansion initiatives through the acquisition of HPE Extrusion Solutions, based in Bally, Pennsylvania.  

On August 1, 2019, Pexco LLC announces an expansion through…

On August 12, 2019, Pexco LLC continues its expansion initiatives through the acquisition of HPE Extrusion Solutions, based in Bally, Pennsylvania.  

On August 1, 2019, Pexco LLC announces an expansion through the acquisition of American Extruded Plastics, Inc. and American Injection Molding, Inc. - jointly based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Pexco moves its headquarters from Alpharetta, Georgia, to Johns Creek, Georgia.

2018

On November 30, 2018, Pexco LLC announces another expansion through the acquisition of Insultab, Inc. - based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

On September 7, 2018, Pexco LLC acquires the Fence Products business of…

On November 30, 2018, Pexco LLC announces another expansion through the acquisition of Insultab, Inc. - based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

On September 7, 2018, Pexco LLC acquires the Fence Products business of Polyform, Inc. a profile extruder located in Salem, OR and transfers the Fence business to its Tacoma, Washington, facility.

On August 14, 2018, Pexco LLC announces the acquisition of Custom Extrusion, Inc. a profile extruder with 60 years of history and facilities in Sheffield, Massachusetts, and Asheboro, North Carolina.

On April 9, 2018, under the ownership of AEA Investors, Pexco LLC returns to its roots as a purely Industrial custom extruder and becomes a separate entity, transitioning away from Spectrum Plastics Group.

On February 1, 2018, Pexco LLC (part of Spectrum Plastics Group) is acquired by AEA Investors from Kohlberg & Company LLC.  

2017

On May 8, 2017, Kohlberg & Company and PPC Industries, Inc. acquires Pexco LLC and forms the new Spectrum Plastics Group, with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.

On May 8, 2017, Kohlberg & Company and PPC Industries, Inc. acquires Pexco LLC and forms the new Spectrum Plastics Group, with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.

2016

On November 17, 2016, Pexco sells its Chicago operation and Retail Point of Purchase display business to FFR Merchandising, Inc.

By June 30, 2016, Pexco consolidates Scientific Plastics Corp. into its Spectrum…

On November 17, 2016, Pexco sells its Chicago operation and Retail Point of Purchase display business to FFR Merchandising, Inc.

By June 30, 2016, Pexco consolidates Scientific Plastics Corp. into its Spectrum Plastics Group operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  

2015

On December 30th, 2015, Pexco LLC acquired Scientific Plastics Corp., a specialty injection molder in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

On December 8th, 2015, Pexco LLC announced the acquisition of Precision Extrusion,…

On December 30th, 2015, Pexco LLC acquired Scientific Plastics Corp., a specialty injection molder in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

On December 8th, 2015, Pexco LLC announced the acquisition of Precision Extrusion, Inc., an advanced medical tubing and catheter extrusion company.

On May 14th, 2015, Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC announced that its portfolio company Pexco LLC has sold its aerospace business ("Pexco Aerospace") to TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG). The Yakima, Washington and Huntington Beach, California operations are part of this transaction.  

2014

Pexco organizes existing markets and plant operations including Aerospace, Lighting, Medical, Fence, Retail, Traffic and Custom into three operating divisions -- Aerospace, Medical and Industrial.

Pexco announces the closure of its Houston,…

Pexco organizes existing markets and plant operations including Aerospace, Lighting, Medical, Fence, Retail, Traffic and Custom into three operating divisions -- Aerospace, Medical and Industrial.

Pexco announces the closure of its Houston, Texas operation and consolidates its production into Pexco Chicago.  

2013

On July 29th, 2013, Pexco acquired Scandia Plastics, Inc. of Plaistow, New Hampshire. Scandia is a custom extrusion business specializing in high-performance thermoplastic extrusions and down-stream value-add machining capabilities.…

On July 29th, 2013, Pexco acquired Scandia Plastics, Inc. of Plaistow, New Hampshire. Scandia is a custom extrusion business specializing in high-performance thermoplastic extrusions and down-stream value-add machining capabilities. Scandia sells to the filtration, medical, environmental, defense, and other industrial markets, processing a variety of high-end engineering resin materials.

On September 3rd, 2013, Pexco entered the injection molding business, acquiring the Minnesota-based operation of Spectrum Plastics, Inc. Spectrum Minnesota (Spectrum) is a precision injection molder of advanced thermoplastics selling primarily into the medical and surgical, defense, and aerospace fields.

2012

On August 9th, 2012, Pexco was acquired by Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC from Saw Mill Capital LLC.

On December 14th, 2012, Pexco exited the plastics sheet business to focus on profile extrusion and specialty…

On August 9th, 2012, Pexco was acquired by Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC from Saw Mill Capital LLC.

On December 14th, 2012, Pexco exited the plastics sheet business to focus on profile extrusion and specialty plastics and announced the closure of its Columbia, South Carolina plant. 

2011

Pexco buys Patrician Products Inc. of Hicksville, New York, a plastic extruder of fence and lawn and garden products. This acquisition solidifies Pexco’s fence product capabilities and expands its custom business. The Patrician operation is consolidated…

Pexco buys Patrician Products Inc. of Hicksville, New York, a plastic extruder of fence and lawn and garden products. This acquisition solidifies Pexco’s fence product capabilities and expands its custom business. The Patrician operation is consolidated into Pexco’s existing extrusion facilities.

Pexco acquires Multitube Medical Devices S.A. de C.V. of Mexicali, Mexico, which specializes in custom extrusions for the medical device, health and safety, and consumer product markets.

Pexco buys ALLWEST Plastics of Huntington Beach, California. This acquisition solidifies Pexco's aerospace and lighting capabilities and expands its custom business.

Pexco acquires RDC Cytex of Houston, Texas. RDC Cytex specializes in retail store fixture extrusion and merchandising solutions.

2009

Filtrona Plc. sells its North American Plastic Profile and Sheet business, Filtrona Extrusion Inc., to private equity investor Saw Mill Capital Partners LP.

Filtrona Extrusions Inc. is renamed Pexco LLC.

Filtrona Plc. sells its North American Plastic Profile and Sheet business, Filtrona Extrusion Inc., to private equity investor Saw Mill Capital Partners LP.

Filtrona Extrusions Inc. is renamed Pexco LLC.

2005

The Filtrona fiber and plastic business, organized under Filtrona International Limited, demerges from Bunzl Plc. and becomes Filtrona Plc., a separate publicly traded company listed on Financial Times Stock Exchange 250 in London. Bunzl Extrusion,…

The Filtrona fiber and plastic business, organized under Filtrona International Limited, demerges from Bunzl Plc. and becomes Filtrona Plc., a separate publicly traded company listed on Financial Times Stock Exchange 250 in London. Bunzl Extrusion, Filtrona’s plastic extrusion division, becomes Filtrona Extrusion, Inc.

Filtrona Extrusion moves its headquarters from Richmond, Virginia, to Atlanta, Georgia.

2000

Bunzl Extrusion buys Davidson Plastics, a profile extruder, located in Tacoma, Washington. This facility specializes in fence, traffic safety, and other custom extrusions. 

Bunzl Extrusion acquires Pexco Inc., a specialty medical tubing extruder…

Bunzl Extrusion buys Davidson Plastics, a profile extruder, located in Tacoma, Washington. This facility specializes in fence, traffic safety, and other custom extrusions. 

Bunzl Extrusion acquires Pexco Inc., a specialty medical tubing extruder located in Northborough, Massachusetts. In 2007, Pexco of Northborough is merged with Duall Plastics in Athol, and the facility is expanded. The name Pexco is later reused and trademarked by the company in 2009 and adopted as its corporate identity.

Bunzl Extrusion expands into Monterrey, Mexico by opening a new extrusion plant. Bunzl follows its existing lighting customers from the U.S. and expects to broaden its Mexican customer base. Today, this plant features the ability to extrude a wide range of product applications including lighting, refrigeration, medical, retail, and automotive.

1999

Bunzl Extrusion acquires Pioneer Plastics’ Fence Division – Logan, UT – a small Fence competitor and inherits two Fence product patents and transfers Fence products and business to Bunzl Extrusion’s Yakima, WA facility.

Bunzl Extrusion acquires Pioneer Plastics’ Fence Division – Logan, UT – a small Fence competitor and inherits two Fence product patents and transfers Fence products and business to Bunzl Extrusion’s Yakima, WA facility.

1998

Bunzl Extrusion acquires the custom profile division of Tri-Seal International, Blauvelt, NY. Specializing in Medical, Fence and Tubing products, the division is discontinued with the equipment and customers transferred and moved to Bunzl Extrusion’s…

Bunzl Extrusion acquires the custom profile division of Tri-Seal International, Blauvelt, NY. Specializing in Medical, Fence and Tubing products, the division is discontinued with the equipment and customers transferred and moved to Bunzl Extrusion’s Athol, MA facility.

1997

Bunzl Plc., a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London, UK, acquires America Filtrona Corporation. The plastic extrusion companies under American Filtrona are realigned as a new entity - Bunzl Extrusion, Inc., which…

Bunzl Plc., a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London, UK, acquires America Filtrona Corporation. The plastic extrusion companies under American Filtrona are realigned as a new entity - Bunzl Extrusion, Inc., which becomes a part of the worldwide Bunzl Plastics organization.

1994

American Filtrona Corporation (AFC) (Nasdaq-NNM: AFIL) has reached agreements to purchase the Tri-Lite Plastics profile extrusion businesses located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Pell City, Alabama.

American Filtrona Corporation (AFC) (Nasdaq-NNM: AFIL) has reached agreements to purchase the Tri-Lite Plastics profile extrusion businesses located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Pell City, Alabama.

1989

American Filtrona Corporation acquires Duall Plastics of Athol, Massachusetts. Founded in 1949, Duall specialized in the design and manufacture of custom plastic extrusions for a range of industrial and consumer products such as children’s toys,…

American Filtrona Corporation acquires Duall Plastics of Athol, Massachusetts. Founded in 1949, Duall specialized in the design and manufacture of custom plastic extrusions for a range of industrial and consumer products such as children’s toys, board games, marine products and assorted Polyethylene tubing. In the following decade, Duall Plastics began manufacturing fence, recreational and medical products, as well as other custom extrusions. Today, this facility specializes in medical tubing, fence products, and other custom plastic extrusions.

1988

American Filtrona Corporation purchases A & B Plastics in Yakima, Washington. Founded in 1973, A & B Plastics manufactured fence and custom extruded plastics. Today, this facility specializes in aerospace and other custom extrusions.

American Filtrona Corporation purchases A & B Plastics in Yakima, Washington. Founded in 1973, A & B Plastics manufactured fence and custom extruded plastics. Today, this facility specializes in aerospace and other custom extrusions.

1985

American Filtrona Corporation acquires Porth Plastics Co. of Des Plaines, Illinois. Founded in the early 1960s as a family business, Porth Plastics developed plastic products for commercial refrigeration, point of purchase retail, and landscaping.…

American Filtrona Corporation acquires Porth Plastics Co. of Des Plaines, Illinois. Founded in the early 1960s as a family business, Porth Plastics developed plastic products for commercial refrigeration, point of purchase retail, and landscaping. Today, this facility specializes in retail and other custom extrusions.

1970

American Filtrona Corporation, fiber extruder and supplier of cigarette filters and ink reservoirs, diversifies into plastics, acquiring Southern Plastics of Columbia, SC. Established in the early 1940s, Southern Plastics extruded sheet and profile…

American Filtrona Corporation, fiber extruder and supplier of cigarette filters and ink reservoirs, diversifies into plastics, acquiring Southern Plastics of Columbia, SC. Established in the early 1940s, Southern Plastics extruded sheet and profile plastics. This facility specialized in plastic extrusions for lighting fixtures and other custom segment applications.

2021

On December 1, 2021, Pexco LLC broadens its capabilities offerings through the acquisition of Performance Elastomers Corporation, based in Ravenna, Ohio.

On March 1, 2021, Pexco LLC continues its expansion…

On December 1, 2021, Pexco LLC broadens its capabilities offerings through the acquisition of Performance Elastomers Corporation, based in Ravenna, Ohio.

On March 1, 2021, Pexco LLC continues its expansion into the high performance polymer market with the acquisition of Altaflo, based in Sparta, New Jersey.  

2020

On June 1, 2020, Pexco LLC announces the acquisition of Exlon Extrusion, Inc., based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

March 2020, as a manufacturer of products supporting Essential Critical Infrastructure, Pexco…

On June 1, 2020, Pexco LLC announces the acquisition of Exlon Extrusion, Inc., based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

March 2020, as a manufacturer of products supporting Essential Critical Infrastructure, Pexco LLC maintains full operational status in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Updates regarding Pexco's ongoing response to the coronavirus situation are posted online and updated weekly. 

On January 31, 2020, Pexco LLC announces the acquisition of NDM Marking Systems, Inc. (“NDM”), based in Jasper, Georgia.

2019

On August 12, 2019, Pexco LLC continues its expansion initiatives through the acquisition of HPE Extrusion Solutions, based in Bally, Pennsylvania.  

On August 1, 2019, Pexco LLC announces an expansion through…

On August 12, 2019, Pexco LLC continues its expansion initiatives through the acquisition of HPE Extrusion Solutions, based in Bally, Pennsylvania.  

On August 1, 2019, Pexco LLC announces an expansion through the acquisition of American Extruded Plastics, Inc. and American Injection Molding, Inc. - jointly based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Pexco moves its headquarters from Alpharetta, Georgia, to Johns Creek, Georgia.

2018

On November 30, 2018, Pexco LLC announces another expansion through the acquisition of Insultab, Inc. - based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

On September 7, 2018, Pexco LLC acquires the Fence Products business of…

On November 30, 2018, Pexco LLC announces another expansion through the acquisition of Insultab, Inc. - based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

On September 7, 2018, Pexco LLC acquires the Fence Products business of Polyform, Inc. a profile extruder located in Salem, OR and transfers the Fence business to its Tacoma, Washington, facility.

On August 14, 2018, Pexco LLC announces the acquisition of Custom Extrusion, Inc. a profile extruder with 60 years of history and facilities in Sheffield, Massachusetts, and Asheboro, North Carolina.

On April 9, 2018, under the ownership of AEA Investors, Pexco LLC returns to its roots as a purely Industrial custom extruder and becomes a separate entity, transitioning away from Spectrum Plastics Group.

On February 1, 2018, Pexco LLC (part of Spectrum Plastics Group) is acquired by AEA Investors from Kohlberg & Company LLC.  

2017

On May 8, 2017, Kohlberg & Company and PPC Industries, Inc. acquires Pexco LLC and forms the new Spectrum Plastics Group, with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.

On May 8, 2017, Kohlberg & Company and PPC Industries, Inc. acquires Pexco LLC and forms the new Spectrum Plastics Group, with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.

2016

On November 17, 2016, Pexco sells its Chicago operation and Retail Point of Purchase display business to FFR Merchandising, Inc.

By June 30, 2016, Pexco consolidates Scientific Plastics Corp. into its Spectrum…

On November 17, 2016, Pexco sells its Chicago operation and Retail Point of Purchase display business to FFR Merchandising, Inc.

By June 30, 2016, Pexco consolidates Scientific Plastics Corp. into its Spectrum Plastics Group operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  

2015

On December 30th, 2015, Pexco LLC acquired Scientific Plastics Corp., a specialty injection molder in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

On December 8th, 2015, Pexco LLC announced the acquisition of Precision Extrusion,…

On December 30th, 2015, Pexco LLC acquired Scientific Plastics Corp., a specialty injection molder in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

On December 8th, 2015, Pexco LLC announced the acquisition of Precision Extrusion, Inc., an advanced medical tubing and catheter extrusion company.

On May 14th, 2015, Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC announced that its portfolio company Pexco LLC has sold its aerospace business ("Pexco Aerospace") to TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG). The Yakima, Washington and Huntington Beach, California operations are part of this transaction.  

2014

Pexco organizes existing markets and plant operations including Aerospace, Lighting, Medical, Fence, Retail, Traffic and Custom into three operating divisions -- Aerospace, Medical and Industrial.

Pexco announces the closure of its Houston,…

Pexco organizes existing markets and plant operations including Aerospace, Lighting, Medical, Fence, Retail, Traffic and Custom into three operating divisions -- Aerospace, Medical and Industrial.

Pexco announces the closure of its Houston, Texas operation and consolidates its production into Pexco Chicago.  

2013

On July 29th, 2013, Pexco acquired Scandia Plastics, Inc. of Plaistow, New Hampshire. Scandia is a custom extrusion business specializing in high-performance thermoplastic extrusions and down-stream value-add machining capabilities.…

On July 29th, 2013, Pexco acquired Scandia Plastics, Inc. of Plaistow, New Hampshire. Scandia is a custom extrusion business specializing in high-performance thermoplastic extrusions and down-stream value-add machining capabilities. Scandia sells to the filtration, medical, environmental, defense, and other industrial markets, processing a variety of high-end engineering resin materials.

On September 3rd, 2013, Pexco entered the injection molding business, acquiring the Minnesota-based operation of Spectrum Plastics, Inc. Spectrum Minnesota (Spectrum) is a precision injection molder of advanced thermoplastics selling primarily into the medical and surgical, defense, and aerospace fields.

2012

On August 9th, 2012, Pexco was acquired by Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC from Saw Mill Capital LLC.

On December 14th, 2012, Pexco exited the plastics sheet business to focus on profile extrusion and specialty…

On August 9th, 2012, Pexco was acquired by Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC from Saw Mill Capital LLC.

On December 14th, 2012, Pexco exited the plastics sheet business to focus on profile extrusion and specialty plastics and announced the closure of its Columbia, South Carolina plant. 

2011

Pexco buys Patrician Products Inc. of Hicksville, New York, a plastic extruder of fence and lawn and garden products. This acquisition solidifies Pexco’s fence product capabilities and expands its custom business. The Patrician operation is consolidated…

Pexco buys Patrician Products Inc. of Hicksville, New York, a plastic extruder of fence and lawn and garden products. This acquisition solidifies Pexco’s fence product capabilities and expands its custom business. The Patrician operation is consolidated into Pexco’s existing extrusion facilities.

Pexco acquires Multitube Medical Devices S.A. de C.V. of Mexicali, Mexico, which specializes in custom extrusions for the medical device, health and safety, and consumer product markets.

Pexco buys ALLWEST Plastics of Huntington Beach, California. This acquisition solidifies Pexco's aerospace and lighting capabilities and expands its custom business.

Pexco acquires RDC Cytex of Houston, Texas. RDC Cytex specializes in retail store fixture extrusion and merchandising solutions.

2009

Filtrona Plc. sells its North American Plastic Profile and Sheet business, Filtrona Extrusion Inc., to private equity investor Saw Mill Capital Partners LP.

Filtrona Extrusions Inc. is renamed Pexco LLC.

Filtrona Plc. sells its North American Plastic Profile and Sheet business, Filtrona Extrusion Inc., to private equity investor Saw Mill Capital Partners LP.

Filtrona Extrusions Inc. is renamed Pexco LLC.

2005

The Filtrona fiber and plastic business, organized under Filtrona International Limited, demerges from Bunzl Plc. and becomes Filtrona Plc., a separate publicly traded company listed on Financial Times Stock Exchange 250 in London. Bunzl Extrusion,…

The Filtrona fiber and plastic business, organized under Filtrona International Limited, demerges from Bunzl Plc. and becomes Filtrona Plc., a separate publicly traded company listed on Financial Times Stock Exchange 250 in London. Bunzl Extrusion, Filtrona’s plastic extrusion division, becomes Filtrona Extrusion, Inc.

Filtrona Extrusion moves its headquarters from Richmond, Virginia, to Atlanta, Georgia.

2000

Bunzl Extrusion buys Davidson Plastics, a profile extruder, located in Tacoma, Washington. This facility specializes in fence, traffic safety, and other custom extrusions. 

Bunzl Extrusion acquires Pexco Inc., a specialty medical tubing extruder…

Bunzl Extrusion buys Davidson Plastics, a profile extruder, located in Tacoma, Washington. This facility specializes in fence, traffic safety, and other custom extrusions. 

Bunzl Extrusion acquires Pexco Inc., a specialty medical tubing extruder located in Northborough, Massachusetts. In 2007, Pexco of Northborough is merged with Duall Plastics in Athol, and the facility is expanded. The name Pexco is later reused and trademarked by the company in 2009 and adopted as its corporate identity.

Bunzl Extrusion expands into Monterrey, Mexico by opening a new extrusion plant. Bunzl follows its existing lighting customers from the U.S. and expects to broaden its Mexican customer base. Today, this plant features the ability to extrude a wide range of product applications including lighting, refrigeration, medical, retail, and automotive.

1999

Bunzl Extrusion acquires Pioneer Plastics’ Fence Division – Logan, UT – a small Fence competitor and inherits two Fence product patents and transfers Fence products and business to Bunzl Extrusion’s Yakima, WA facility.

Bunzl Extrusion acquires Pioneer Plastics’ Fence Division – Logan, UT – a small Fence competitor and inherits two Fence product patents and transfers Fence products and business to Bunzl Extrusion’s Yakima, WA facility.

1998

Bunzl Extrusion acquires the custom profile division of Tri-Seal International, Blauvelt, NY. Specializing in Medical, Fence and Tubing products, the division is discontinued with the equipment and customers transferred and moved to Bunzl Extrusion’s…

Bunzl Extrusion acquires the custom profile division of Tri-Seal International, Blauvelt, NY. Specializing in Medical, Fence and Tubing products, the division is discontinued with the equipment and customers transferred and moved to Bunzl Extrusion’s Athol, MA facility.

1997

Bunzl Plc., a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London, UK, acquires America Filtrona Corporation. The plastic extrusion companies under American Filtrona are realigned as a new entity - Bunzl Extrusion, Inc., which…

Bunzl Plc., a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London, UK, acquires America Filtrona Corporation. The plastic extrusion companies under American Filtrona are realigned as a new entity - Bunzl Extrusion, Inc., which becomes a part of the worldwide Bunzl Plastics organization.

1994

American Filtrona Corporation (AFC) (Nasdaq-NNM: AFIL) has reached agreements to purchase the Tri-Lite Plastics profile extrusion businesses located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Pell City, Alabama.

American Filtrona Corporation (AFC) (Nasdaq-NNM: AFIL) has reached agreements to purchase the Tri-Lite Plastics profile extrusion businesses located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Pell City, Alabama.

1989

American Filtrona Corporation acquires Duall Plastics of Athol, Massachusetts. Founded in 1949, Duall specialized in the design and manufacture of custom plastic extrusions for a range of industrial and consumer products such as children’s toys,…

American Filtrona Corporation acquires Duall Plastics of Athol, Massachusetts. Founded in 1949, Duall specialized in the design and manufacture of custom plastic extrusions for a range of industrial and consumer products such as children’s toys, board games, marine products and assorted Polyethylene tubing. In the following decade, Duall Plastics began manufacturing fence, recreational and medical products, as well as other custom extrusions. Today, this facility specializes in medical tubing, fence products, and other custom plastic extrusions.

1988

American Filtrona Corporation purchases A & B Plastics in Yakima, Washington. Founded in 1973, A & B Plastics manufactured fence and custom extruded plastics. Today, this facility specializes in aerospace and other custom extrusions.

American Filtrona Corporation purchases A & B Plastics in Yakima, Washington. Founded in 1973, A & B Plastics manufactured fence and custom extruded plastics. Today, this facility specializes in aerospace and other custom extrusions.

1985

American Filtrona Corporation acquires Porth Plastics Co. of Des Plaines, Illinois. Founded in the early 1960s as a family business, Porth Plastics developed plastic products for commercial refrigeration, point of purchase retail, and landscaping.…

American Filtrona Corporation acquires Porth Plastics Co. of Des Plaines, Illinois. Founded in the early 1960s as a family business, Porth Plastics developed plastic products for commercial refrigeration, point of purchase retail, and landscaping. Today, this facility specializes in retail and other custom extrusions.

1970

American Filtrona Corporation, fiber extruder and supplier of cigarette filters and ink reservoirs, diversifies into plastics, acquiring Southern Plastics of Columbia, SC. Established in the early 1940s, Southern Plastics extruded sheet and profile…

American Filtrona Corporation, fiber extruder and supplier of cigarette filters and ink reservoirs, diversifies into plastics, acquiring Southern Plastics of Columbia, SC. Established in the early 1940s, Southern Plastics extruded sheet and profile plastics. This facility specialized in plastic extrusions for lighting fixtures and other custom segment applications.

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