InterTrade Industries Ltd. has acquired the assets of Tru-Form Plastics Inc. and is merging the thermoforming operations of the 59-year-old business with its own in Westminster, Calif.. Read More
Thermoformer InterTrade buys Tru-Form, Operations to Merge
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What Makes a Thermoforming Partner Ideal for Complex Aerospace Paint and Prep Projects?
Aerospace paint and prep work must hold up under close scrutiny. A part may be formed to spec, trimmed cleanly, and ready for assembly, but the final surface still has to meet the customer’s cosmetic requirements. Gloss, clarity, coating consistency, and edge quality all matter, especially on large thermoformed aerospace parts with visible surfaces, contours,…
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Choosing FST-Compliant Plastics for Aircraft Interiors
Aircraft interior material selection usually starts with compliance, but it does not end there. Buyers still have to choose a plastic that fits the part, holds up in service, supports the required finish, and can be sourced without slowing the job down. For many aircraft interior applications, the review starts with FAR 25.853 plastics. From…
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Turnkey Paint and Prep for Finished Thermoformed Parts
Thermoforming rarely marks the end of a manufacturing program. Many parts move from forming to surface preparation, painting, shielding, and final assembly before they are ready for shipment. When those steps happen at different facilities, production timelines stretch and coordination becomes more complicated than it needs to be. Here at Tru-Form Plastics, paint and prep…