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As the mercury starts to rise here in Fitzgerald, Georgia, we at Custom Profiles, Inc. find our thoughts turning to an important consideration for our plastic profile extrusions. This consideration isn’t triggered because these profiles will remain under the Georgia sun, but rather because they embark on a journey worldwide, potentially exposed to the scorching …

Plastic extrusions can be found just about anywhere you look—in cars, homes, and even our cell phones. These plastic components are found within our everyday products helping them seal better, look better, last longer, and function safely. However, not all plastic extrusions are created equal. Some are made from a stock profile die and mass …

There are many factors at play when choosing which type of resin mix to use for your plastic extrusion project, but when it comes to comparing recycled vs. virgin plastic, one is quickly becoming the preferred option across nearly every industry and application.  Here are the top five reasons why you’ll want recycled resin for …

Custom Profiles, Inc. 256 Benjamin H. Hill Dr SE Fitzgerald, Georgia 31750 For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Name: Scott Sheffield Phone: 229-423-2929 Email: scott@customprofiles.com Custom Profiles Welcomes Extrusion Industry Veteran Mark Hensley to Engineering Team FITZGERALD, GA.— Custom Profiles, a leading manufacturer of plastic extrusions, recently welcomed Mark Hensley to its engineering team. …

Low-loss optical fiber has been one of the most transformative innovations that our world has seen in the past half-century. Optical fiber enables many of the technologies that people rely on today, including voice and data communications.  Prior to 2020, the ability to connect virtually was considered a convenience. Today, it’s essential—for business, for telemedicine, …

Picking the right part and the right process starts with the right partner The pandemic refocused a lot of attention on reshoring many of our manufacturing processes. Supply chain bottlenecks and material shortages are impacting OEMs and how we work with our customers.  That includes a renewed focus on sustainability, especially as it relates to …

Thermoplastic extrusion is often an ideal solution for customized parts. Whether it’s for window exteriors or automotive parts, you need to have confidence in the end-to-end process in order to provide value to your products and customers. As widely adopted as plastic extrusion is, it’s important that manufacturers understand how to evaluate the quality control …

Capability Spotlight: Dual-Durometer and Tri-Extrusion Selecting the appropriate plastic extrusion process yields more functional products, and it’s critical to identify which capabilities are required to achieve the desired outcome. When plastic extrusion companies offer advanced capabilities to enhance performance and function, their clients can procure superior products that significantly reduce assembly costs down the line.  …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the many challenges that took manufacturers by surprise was the supply chain disruption it caused. According to Ernst & Young, 57% of companies reported serious disruptions, with 72% reporting a negative effect and companies in the automotive and industrial products sectors typically hit hardest. With the supply chain disruptions …

Of the two most prevalent methods for producing plastic products, when shopping for a vendor how do you know which process is best for your project? You have a project requiring a plastic part, but you’re not sure how to get it made. You can find vendors, but they all offer various methods for producing …