The market
Europe is Arla Plast´s main market but we also manufacture and sell extruded plastic sheets to many countries outside Europe. In total we sell to over 45 countries.
Extruded plastic sheets
PC
Arla Plast currently has a strong position in the European PC plastic sheet market. PC (polycarbonate) is divided into three product categories:
• Transparent PC (TPC)
• Opaque PC (OPC)
• Multiwall PC (MWPC)
PC is the transparent plastic with highest impact resistance of all transparent plastics. Good resistance to high tempuratures and good fire-resistant properties. Good UV resistance and compatible with additives to improve properties. PC is used to manufacture machine guards, noise protection and optical products (TPC), guards and components for industry, suitcases and packaging solutions (OPC) and swimming pool covers, greenhouses and various types of roofs for buildings such as sports arenas and railway stations.(MWPC).
ABS
Arla Plast has a strong regional position in ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic sheets in Northern Europe.
ABS is only available in opaque colors (not transpararent) with different textures. ABS is a impact-resistant plastic with good forming properties. The properties can be improved by mixing with PC. ABS is mainly used to manufacture interior and exterior automotive parts and packaging.
PETG
Arla Plast holds a leading position in the market for PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified) plastic sheets in Europe.
PETG sheets are available in transparent and opaque options. PETG sheets are particularly suitable for vacuum forming and thermoforming applications. The material's easy formability offers designers and fabricators a wide range of options, from simple shapes to intricate constructions. These characteristics make PETG an versatile material suitable for various applications, including glazing, displays, signage, wall coverings, food-related products, molded pieces, orthopedic parts, and components for medical equipment, among others.
PMMA
Through the acquisitions of Nudec and Alphaplex, Arla Plast has a strong presence in the European PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) plastic sheet market.
PMMA, also known as acrylic, is available in both clear and opaque options. This material is renowned for its optical quality, making it ideal for glazing and mirror production. Its durability and weather resistance enable its use in a wide range of applications both indoors and outdoors, spanning from construction components such as light domes and partition walls to engineering components like machine covers. It is also used in lighting, advertising, decoration, shop fittings, and in highway construction for sound barrier walls, among others.