West Chemical Inc

AOC is one of the world leaders in resin technology. The company was formed in 1994 through a joint venture between The Alpha Corporation and Owens Corning. AOC offers a comprehensive selection of vinyl ester and polyester resins, gel coats, colorants and additives for all thermoset manufacturing needs. Some of the products provided by the company include acrylic bonding, resins, fire retardant, hand lay up spray, marine, filled systems and green resins. Its broad range of chemistries and formulations provide a wide spectrum of process variables and end-use properties. The company has resins for every composite and cast polymer manufacturing process and market segment. AOC serves various markets, including corrosion, automotive, cultured marble and marine.

Founded in 1979, Southland Polymers is one of the leading full-service suppliers of thermoplastic resins to both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent plastic processors. The company has an inventory of more than 300 grades of polymers. It offers a wide range of polymer products, including polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, polystyrene and acrylic. Some of its partners include Kumho Petrochemical, Kolon Industries Inc., Denka, Grand Petrochemical Corporation and Rhodia. In addition, Southland Polymers carries a complete line of certified resins.

Since 1974, mdi Inc. has been serving the international marketing area. Located in La Verne, Calif., the company specializes in plastic sleeves for collectors. It offers an assortment of products that include polypropylene sleeves, backing board, rigid sleeves/accessories and coins collections, to name a few. In addition, the firm provides a variety of small business/legal/professional services, from network design to implementation, maintenance and support/litigation/estate planning/consulting services. It also offers a range of collectible sports cards for toy collectors.