What a Year it Has Been!
We certainly learned a lot from 2020 but we’re pretty happy to have it come to a close! The uncertainties of this past year were challenging for us, as we’re sure they were for you as well, but we all rallied together, took care of each other and we are all the...
Outrigger Pad Failure! Areas Of Concern
One of our Business Development Managers recently visited a customer and saw a major outrigger pad failure on site. The picture he took at the end of this article leads to a discussion on several potential points of failure for outrigger pads: Incorrect float...
3 Things You Need To Know Before Requesting A Plastic Extrusion
Plastic extrusions are often requested of us, particularly for UHMW and PVC. When matched to the correct expectations and requirements, extrusions can provide a part at a cost machined plastics couldn’t hope to compete with. However, in quoting custom extrusions there...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Options
Clear plastic health guards aka “sneeze guards” have become ubiquitous at many retailers as businesses work to improve safety for their customers and employees during the COVID19 pandemic. With this has come the unprecedented demand for these guards, which has...
Important Announcement Regarding the Covid-19 Situation
To our Valued Customers and Partners, There have been many uncertainties regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, including questions regarding our operations and if we will remain open during this unprecedented time. Please be assured that Redwood...
Health, Safety and Supply Chain Solutions
We live in very uncertain times with the COVID-19 pandemic and how that has affected our daily lives and our businesses. Many business have sadly closed; however, many of our customers are considered “essential services” and this means not only are they...
Anti-bacterial PVC (Strip Door)
Redco™ STOP-BAC vinyl has been specially designed to bring antibacterial properties to flexible vinyl in addition to all the existing flexible vinyl qualities (clarity, brightness, durability, flexibility, and strong resistance to impact). Redco™ STOP-BAC complies...
Plastics For The Medical Industry
When you think of medical-grade devices what comes to mind? Probably a bunch of odd looking metal instruments gleaming under surgical lights. In fact, plastics have a huge role to play in the medical industry with countless applications where they offer benefits....
Save Your Hands with SwitchSafe (Sawmill Safety Solution)
Replacing knives on a chip n’ saw shaft or chipping canter can be a difficult and time consuming job. Rotating the shaft to replace the extremely sharp blades that cut through gloves and hands can make it a dangerous job as well. The Redco™ CNS Knife Tool,...