How PlastiCal Makes a Difference in Polyolefin Compounding
Modern Scale Meets Direct Mine Proximity
In today’s competitive plastics industry, polyolefin converters face a constant challenge: maintaining product performance while controlling material costs and supply chain risks. PlastiCal was built from the ground up to solve these challenges.
Operating from our 100,000 sq. ft. facility in Sylacauga, Alabama, PlastiCal delivers high-performance polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) calcium carbonate masterbatches designed for modern extruders, molders, and recyclers.
Here is how our facility and process make a distinct difference for your operational bottom line:
1. Strategic Mine Proximity & Supply Chain Security
PlastiCal’s plant sits directly adjacent to premier calcium carbonate deposits in Sylacauga, Alabama. By sourcing raw minerals locally, we eliminate excessive freight distances and supply interruptions. Connected to 8,000 feet of rail infrastructure and supported by 5 million pounds of total silo storage, we offer North American manufacturers complete supply chain security.
2. High-Output Continuous Compounding
Equipped with North America’s largest continuous mixer system, PlastiCal operates at an incredible scale—producing over 40,000 pounds of mineral compound per hour. This high-throughput capacity guarantees that whether you need standard masterbatches or custom polyolefin compounds, your orders are filled rapidly and efficiently.
3. Uncompromising Technical Precision
Cost reduction means nothing without processing consistency. Guided by our ISO 9001:2015 certification, our automated dosing systems maintain formulary accuracy within ±1%±1%. Furthermore, our advanced drying technology holds moisture levels consistently below 500 ppm, preventing bubble breaks, lacing, and pinholes in high-speed blown film and molding lines.
4. Real Results for Converters
Integrating PlastiCal’s calcium carbonate concentrates allows processors to:
Lower Raw Material Costs: Replace expensive virgin resin with high-purity mineral filler.
Increase Production Output: Capitalize on higher thermal conductivity for faster heating and cooling cycles.
Improve Physical Properties: Enhance opacity, flexural stiffness, and Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR).
Partner with PlastiCal Today
Whether you are producing blown film packaging, blow-molded containers, or extruded sheet, PlastiCal delivers the quality, scale, and cost advantages your business needs.