Plastpro
Plastpro is a manufacturer and provider of fiberglass doors and millwork products. Plastpro was founded in 1994 and is now headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. The majority of Plastpro products are manufactured at its plant in Ashtabula, Ohio. The company operates 20 additional plants in 15 states[1] including Georgia and California.[2] In addition to the United States, Plastpro also distributes product internationally to Canada.
History
Plastpro, founded in 1994, began by distributing fiberglass doors imported from Taiwanese manufacturer Nan Ya Plastics (a sister company of Formosa Plastics Group). Plastpro later introduced new designs targeted specifically to the U.S. market.
In 2005, Plastpro opened its largest US plant in Ashtabula, OH.[3] As of November 2020, the plant is 300,000 sq. ft in size.
In 2008, Plastpro’s corporate headquarters were relocated from Livingston, New Jersey to Los Angeles, CA.
Products
Plastpro manufactures fiberglass doors and accessories for both the residential and commercial markets, specializing in aesthetic treatments replicating the look of wood. Fiberglass doors are made from glass-reinforced polymers, preventing the rotting, shrinking, and swelling challenges associated with traditional wood materials, and provide better protection from insects, fire, and the elements. Additionally, the material allows Plastpro’s products to meet safety and performance standards for specialized products such as Fire Rated Doors and High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Impact Doors.
Technology
Plastpro’s fiberglass doors have unique HydroShield technology, which means they are fully composite on all six sides.[4] The door’s components are reinforced door skins, full-length composite stiles, composite top and bottom rails, a full-length lock block, and a polyurethane foam core. This creates an impenetrable, fully weatherproof system, when paired with Plastpro’s proprietary composite Polyfiber Frame introduced in 2007 and composed of a mix of composite material and wood flour.
Charitable Activities
Plastpro has a history of charitable donations to diverse nonprofits, such as Harvard Westlake School, Glenbeigh Development, The Los Angeles Police Foundation, The Asia Society, The Anti-Defamation League, and several churches.
Plastpro has partnered with Habitat for Humanity, with more than 500 doors donated to various chapters to date. Plastpro has also contributed to HomeAid Orange County’s Precious Life Shelter, providing materials for a shelter to serve homeless, pregnant women.
Plastpro also prioritizes local donations, near the Los Angeles, CA headquarters and the Plastpro plant in Ashtabula, OH. Plastpro donated protective surgical masks to both communities during COVID-19, in total donating 1,400 masks to 11 facilities in Ashtabula County.[5] Plastpro CEO Shirley Wang and her husband Walter also donated clear polyester film to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Innovation Lab at the University of California, Los Angeles, allowing the creation of 54,000 face shields to protect healthcare workers and researchers.[6]
Shirley Wang and her husband Walter have also founded The Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation, focusing philanthropic efforts on diverse needs, such as Chinese-American advocacy, education, healthcare, providing clean water to developing countries, and legal justice for immigrants.[7]
Recognition
Plastpro has won numerous awards for their products including BUILDERnews Magazine’s Best Products of 2009[8] and Window and Door’s Top 100 Manufacturers in 2014[9], 2017[10], and 2018.[11]
Ohio Governor Bob Taft recognized Walter Wang, Chairman of Plastpro, for choosing Ashtabula County for its first facility in the United States and his contribution to the local economy.[12]
References
- ↑ "CNN - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos". lite.cnn.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Plastpro opens Ohio door plant". Plastics News. 2005-06-20. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ↑ "Plastpro Opens Plant in Ashtabula | Business Journal Daily". archive.businessjournaldaily.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ↑ "Window & Door March/April 2014 Page 6". www.windowanddoordigital.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ↑ "Plastpro donates surgical masks to Ohio local facilities". www.plastproinc.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ↑ "Philanthropic Giving Aids UCLA Clinicians Combating Covid-19" (PDF). U Magazine - UCLA Health. Summer 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020. Unknown parameter
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|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "BUILDERnews awards 2009 Best Products". PRLog. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ↑ "Window & Door March/April 2014 Page 34". www.windowanddoordigital.com. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ↑ "Window & Door March/April 2017 Page 30". www.windowanddoordigital.com. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ↑ "Window & Door May 2018 Page 28". www.windowanddoordigital.com. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ↑ "Plastpro Opens World's First Fully Automated Door Manufacturing Facility in Northeast Ohio; New Plant Creates 100 Jobs; Features Industry's Most Advanced Technologies; Governor Taft To Attend Ceremony". www.businesswire.com. 2005-06-03. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
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