Coroplast

Coroplast is a brand name for corrugated plastic sheet, specifically a fluted polypropylene material with a hollow internal structure. The trademark is associated with Coroplast, LLC, which is part of the Inteplast Group of companies. The material is manufactured in plant locations in Granby, Quebec; Dallas, Texas; and Vanceburg, Kentucky. The product is formed from polypropylene into a twin-wall or fluted sheet. Its internal ribs reduce weight while giving the sheet useful stiffness. Compared with conventional paper-based corrugated board, the material is water-resistant, relatively durable, colorfast, non-toxic, and resistant to corrosion. These characteristics have made it suitable for applications where a low-cost sheet must tolerate moisture, repeated handling, or outdoor exposure. Typical uses include temporary and semi-permanent signage, point-of-sale displays, political and real-estate signs, protective packaging, reusable containers, dividers, industrial dunnage, and fabricated enclosures. Hobbyists and makers also use the sheet for projects such as model aircraft, small-animal cages, prototypes, and other do-it-yourself constructions. Sheets can generally be cut, scored, folded, printed, welded, or joined with suitable hardware and adhesives, although the precise fabrication method depends on the application and sheet specification. The Coroplast name has achieved substantial recognition in North America. Its commercial success has also contributed to widespread generic use of “coroplast” as an informal term for corrugated plastic, even when products are made by other manufacturers. The underlying Cartonplast technology was developed by Covema in 1974, placing the product within the broader history of extruded fluted polypropylene sheet rather than making the brand synonymous with the technology itself. On August 15, 2014, Inteplast Group, described as a major competitor, acquired a majority of Coroplast’s assets for an undisclosed amount. The transaction brought the brand and its operating assets into the Inteplast corporate group. Coroplast remains an active material brand, with its identity centered on corrugated polypropylene sheet and related fabricated or printed applications rather than on a broad consumer product portfolio.

Coroplast is identified with corrugated plastic sheet made from polypropylene. The material uses a fluted or hollow internal structure, allowing manufacturers to produce panels that are lighter than solid plastic while retaining useful stiffness and impact resistance. Its commercial application belongs to the wider Cartonplast technology family, which was developed by Covema in 1974. The Coroplast name became associated with a broad range of uses for fluted polypropylene sheet. Unlike ordinary paper corrugated board, the material is not readily damaged by water and can retain its color and physical utility in demanding handling or outdoor conditions. It is also described as non-toxic, shock-resistant, long-lasting, and resistant to corrosion. These properties made it useful in sectors requiring inexpensive, washable, reusable, or weather-tolerant panels. The brand's applications expanded beyond a single industrial product. Corrugated plastic bearing the Coroplast name has been used for printed signs, advertising and display panels, plastic containers, reusable packaging, and protective components. The sheet is also widely used for personal fabrication and hobby projects, including model aircraft and small-animal enclosures. The ability to cut and form the material has supported its use as a general-purpose construction sheet for temporary structures, prototypes, and custom containers. Coroplast operated manufacturing plants in Granby, Quebec, Dallas, Texas, and Vanceburg, Kentucky. The business later underwent a significant ownership change. On August 15, 2014, Inteplast Group acquired a majority of Coroplast's assets for an undisclosed sum. Inteplast was described as a major competitor, so the transaction represented both a change in control of the Coroplast business and a consolidation within the North American corrugated-plastics market. The product's commercial visibility led to a language effect: in North America, “coroplast” is often used informally as a generic term for corrugated plastic, including products not made by the trademark holder. This genericized usage reflects the brand's market recognition but does not eliminate the distinction between the Coroplast trademark and the broader material category. Coroplast remains an active brand associated with corrugated polypropylene sheet and its signage, packaging, industrial, and do-it-yourself applications.

• 2014

  Inteplast Group acquires majority of assets

  [1]Coroplasten.wikipedia.org

  On August 15, Inteplast Group acquired a majority of Coroplast's assets in a transaction whose value was not disclosed.

• 1974

  Cartonplast technology developed

  [1]Coroplasten.wikipedia.org

  Covema developed the Cartonplast technology associated with the broader family of extruded corrugated plastic sheet products.

A lightweight, moisture-resistant, durable, and versatile alternative to paper corrugated board and other sheet materials for signage, packaging, industrial handling, and fabrication.

• Plastic sheet material

  Coroplast corrugated polypropylene sheet

  A lightweight fluted polypropylene panel with a hollow internal structure. It is used for signs, displays, reusable packaging, containers, protective dividers, industrial handling products, and fabrication projects. The material is valued for its water resistance, color retention, durability, shock resistance, low weight, and corrosion resistance compared with paper-based corrugated board.

• 2014

  Asset sale to Inteplast GroupM&A

  Background

  Coroplast operated in the corrugated-plastic market and Inteplast Group was identified as a major competitor.

  Action taken

  Inteplast Group acquired a majority of Coroplast's assets on August 15, 2014.

  Aftermath

  Coroplast became part of the Inteplast Group of companies. The purchase price was not disclosed.

  Source

1. 1Coroplasten.wikipedia.org
2. 2Coroplast official websitecoroplast.com