Architectural Products

Plastics and plastic composites offer unique advantages in many industries. One field that could benefit significantly from reinforced plastic materials is construction. Metis Design is currently developing lightweight composite architectural products that fulfill the same structural requirements as their concrete and metal counterparts. Reductions in component weight and volume can reduce shipping and installation costs dramatically. If plastic components were utilized, a few men, in a matter of days, could install projects that currently require a large crew, multiple cranes and weeks to complete.

Modular system design allows for mass customization of products. Individual components can be manufactured in bulk, reducing per piece cost. Various standard sizes combined with connectors allow components to be assembled in almost any configuration. Because the products are molded, colors, patterns and textures can be added during the manufacturing process, eliminating the need for secondary processes such as paint or other coatings that can wear away or be scratched off. Plastic composites are innately resistant to moisture and UV, making them extremely durable and ideal for outdoor applications. These products are an exciting new application for composites and MDC is poised to bring these novel components into the architectural market. If you are interested in learning more about these products or have an application you would like to discuss, please contact MDC.

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