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A recently installed Davis-Standard
sheet system has Advanced Plastic Extru-
sion (Apex), up and running with excel-
lent results. Apex, based in North Caroli-
na, is a new company focused on pro-
cessing high-quality sheet with a “class
A” surface for specialty and laminated
sheet applications. Since starting produc-
tion in September, Apex has been
processing sheet using acrylic,
ABS, HIPS, PC/ABS and TPO resins
in thicknesses ranging from .010
to .187 inches and in widths up to
54 inches. The Davis-Standard sys-
tem, extruder through roll stand,
has been an integral part of Apex’s
successful launch from the per-
spective of both technology and
service.
“After looking at several extrusion
vendors, we chose Davis-Standard
because of their quality, support
services and longevity in the busi-
ness,” said APEX founder and
owner Ronnie Buck. “For me to
produce the very best sheet, we
had to go with the best equip-
ment, even if it cost more. Not on-
ly is Davis-Standard’s equipment
proven, but they survived the eco-
nomic downturn when many ot-
hers did not. The fact that they are
in it for the long haul and have the
reputation for quality is huge in
terms of support and value after
the purchase.”
The APEX team also appreciates
Davis-Standard’s R&D capabilities.
Prior to purchasing the system,
Buck sent two of his most critical
resins to Davis-Standard’s techni-
cal facility in Pawcatuck, Conn.
Davis-Standard was able to test
the resins on a full-scale sheet line,
successfully running both resins in
various thicknesses and to the ex-
acting quality requirements.
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Advanced Plastic Extrusion,
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High-End Sheet
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