Acrylic: In the fast lane
Whether you are travelling on a country road, a motorway or a highway, you are never far from an acrylic product shielding you from the wind and rain, storing your personal belongings or protecting your car as an automotive topcoat. Without us realizing it, acrylic is quite literally everywhere … Automotive Topcoats The properties of […]
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Blanson – using acrylic and science to explore the ocean, help treat illness and so much more
Over 30 years of pioneering the use of acrylic components in pressure rated applications have made UK based Blanson Ltd a world leader for products for the medical, pharmaceutical and marine industries. One of the secrets to its success is undoubtedly quality, and the relationship it has built with Lucite International (LI) over the past […]
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Celebrating 40 Years of Kaohsiung Monomer Company Ltd (KMC)
Leaders from the very beginning As we celebrate 40 years since the Kaohsiung Monomer Company (KMC) was established, we take a brief look at the history of our Taiwanese based plant, and how they have been leaders from the very beginning. The Taiwanese acrylic industry began in the 1960s when Chi Mei Corporation introduced cast […]
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Acrylic: In the Home
From the kitchen to the bathroom, the lights in the ceiling and the paint and picture frames on the wall, you are likely to be surrounded by products made out of acrylic in and around your home. Without us realizing it, acrylic is quite literally everywhere… The versatility of acrylic means it can be used […]
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Creating a closer and more connected business at Lucite International, China
At Lucite International (LI) we recognize that our employees are the unique energy and driving force behind our distinctive business. We believe in a culture of continuous learning and actively encourage everyone to reach their own full potential. Our people achieve this in a variety of ways, from individually tailored learning and development programs, to […]
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A perfect perspective with Perspex® acrylic for Shaped By Design
Artists of all kinds continually opt for Perspex® acrylic in their designs due to its unique flexibility to be made into almost anything. Shaped By Design, a creative pop-up design festival held in London (UK) was the perfect opportunity for London-based designer Helen Brough to use Perspex® acrylic to bring her installation to life. Dahlia […]
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Endless design possibilities with acrylic
There seems to be no limit to the design flexibility of acrylic. When Lucite® Liquid Acrylic Resin (LAR) is connected with advanced production technology, it can become something truly amazing and unique. When you combine the pioneering spirit of a visionary businessman with a talented designer, Lucite® LAR is transported into the realms of art […]
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Creating a little green paradise at Lucite International, Singapore
Last year a group of keen gardeners looking to improve their working environment at the Lucite International Singapore site (LISPL) decided to form a club dedicated to do just that. 18 months on we find out how both the people and the plants have been flourishing. The gardening club started with humble beginnings – […]
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Acrylic: About Town
Out and about in the big city, your local mall or on the high street, you are never far from acrylic being used to point you in the right direction, portray a brand identity, display and protect products, or simply to create a beautiful installation. Without us realizing it, acrylic is quite literally everywhere … […]
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SHE performance benefits cancer charity
Lucite International (LI) is passionate about making a real difference to the local community. At our Cassel site in the UK, the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) team makes regular donations to local charities that have been nominated by employees, with the most recent donation going to the Toma Fund. The Toma Fund is […]
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