| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Honeycomb Core and Composite Panels, Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Zeeland, Michigan, USA |
| Employees | 200 (2009) |
| Website | plascore.com |
Plascore Incorporated manufactures engineered honeycomb core and composite panels used in aerospace, marine, military, safety, transportation, and other applications [1]. Marketed under the brand Plascore, the honeycomb exhibits a high strength-to-weight ratio and shear strength [2]. Plascore is a global organization, with headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Zeeland, Michigan; manufacturing in Waldlaubersheim, Germany; and sales offices throughout the world. Plascore is AS/EN/JISQ9100 and ISO 9001:2000 Certified.
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Beginning in the 1980s, Plascore’s product development and manufacturing capabilities lead the company into value-added markets, including cleanroom walls, ceiling and door systems for semi-conductor and pharmaceutical sectors; panels for transportation products and building materials and energy absorbers for various markets.
In 2002, Plascore received an award from CERN for its role in the design and manufacture of large honeycomb panels used in detection chambers.[3]
In August 2009, Plascore received tax abatements from the city of Zeeland in respect of new equipment and machinery installed at its facilities in Zeeland.[4]
The honeycomb cores allow boat designers to save weight, for example by using thin layers of stone laminated to honeycomb for luxury yacht countertops rather than solid stone.[5]
Because of its lightweight composition and shear strength, Plascore honeycomb core is specified as a core material in manufacturing industries that include: