Thermoforming is a fairly broad term for the manipulation of plastics. It is typically defined as a manufacturing process used to create plastic products out of heated plastic. But, there’s a lot more to it than that. Short History of Thermoforming Plastics have their root in celluloid, first formed in roughly 1855. From there, in …
With the tremendous calamity of 2020 behind us, many questions arise as to how we can safely turn things around in 2021. The legacy of the COVID-19 aftermath is a growing toll of over 400,000 casualties. Hospitals are at capacity, and personnel to support those facilities have been stretched thin. There is light at the …
COVID-19 ushers in a new set of regulations for parents and students. These necessary adjustments create a “new normal” and include changes to the structure of classrooms, safety measures, as well as overall operations. Schools provide more than academics for their students. In addition to the core curriculum, kids develop social and emotional skills, are …
It’s been a long, blurry year. As 2020 winds down, many people try to focus on the good. This time of year, we look inward. It is a time to be thankful for what we have, and consider giving back to those that are less fortunate. The holiday season sparks generosity in most people. For …
With holiday shopping madness well underway, it’s crunch time for preparing stores for the customer boom. Don’t fret – there are simple and easy solutions to ensure safe shopping especially on Black Friday. When someone mentions ‘Black Friday’, it’s likely to conjure up some pretty startling imagery. Crowds of people anxiously lining up at dawn, …
Practical considerations when choosing Thermoforming. ther·mo·form | \ ˈthər-mə-ˌfȯrm From Ancient Greek ‘θερμός’ (thermós, “warm, hot”). Greek ‘morphe’ (“form, beauty, outward appearance”). The process of changing from one form to another is nothing new. In Medieval times, the alchemists tried to turn base metals into gold. The Greeks created myths of deities who morphed from …
With player and fan safety top of mind, teams are evolving to overcome a new set of obstacles. A Brief History of PPE In Sports Noting the obvious risks involved in contact sports like hockey, football and car racing, one would think we’ve used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the playing field from the beginning. …
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ThermoPro was founded in 1992. We have provided thermoformed parts in office products, recreational vehicles, medical devices, scientific instruments, home products, kiosks and retail displays, and transportation.
