PLASKOLITE BRINGS HOT EMBOSSING PROCESS TO COLUMBUS, OHIO
Plaskolite LLC, a global leader in the manufacturing of engineered thermoplastics, announced an expansion of their partnership with Jungbecker GmbH, to be their exclusive lens manufacturer in the US.
PLASKOLITE, the industry leader in thermoplastic solutions for a broad range of lighting applications, including extruded sheet, custom extruded profiles, and films, previously announced a supply and stocking agreement with Jungbecker. Building on the success of that partnership, PLASKOLITE will now directly manufacture products for Jungbecker, further strengthening the relationship between the companies while expanding PLASKOLITE’s capabilities within the lighting market. The collaboration also supports domestic manufacturing operations in Columbus, Ohio, and adds to the convenience and ease that local manufacturing and logistics provides to end customers.
“We are committed to providing lighting customers with a diverse portfolio of solutions tailored to their specific application needs,” said Chris Walby, General Manager of Polymer and Profiles at PLASKOLITE. “Jungbecker’s expertise in precision optics, including advanced capabilities in glare control, and light guidance, enhances our current offerings and expands the value we can bring to the marketplace.”
“PLASKOLITE offers an impressive combination of established customer relationships, technical expertise, and manufacturing capabilities that align closely with our growth strategy for the region,” said Fabian Bürkli, R&D director at Jungbecker. “Their strong foundation in materials science makes them an ideal partner for integrating our technologies into lighting applications across North America.”
As the lighting industry continues innovating with LED technology, manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on optical solutions that maximize light transmission while minimizing visibility of the LED source. Jungbecker addresses this demand with innovative optical technology engineered to direct light precisely where it is needed. Combined with PLASKOLITE thermoplastics, the technology delivers an integrated single component solution that improves light control while supporting more energy efficient lighting systems.
“Manufacturing Jungbecker solutions in North America also allows us to maintain local inventory of their standard product line and integrate those technologies into our broader lighting solutions,” Walby said. “This creates exciting new opportunities and added flexibility for our customers.”