New Product DevelopmentFull circle solutions for development

of your custom plastic products

CUSTOM PLASTICTHERMOFORMING

CUSTOM PLASTICTHERMOFORMINGAre you looking to develop a plastic part?We turn concepts into reality.

Thermoforming is a manufacturing process where plastic sheets are vacuum molded using heat to create your finished products.

Shirley K’s specializes in thermoforming products including:

• Returnable packaging and dunnage• Custom components• Protective housings• Trays

THERMOFORMING VS.INJECTION MOLDINGThermoforming presents a variety of advantages over other plastic manufacturing processes such as injection molding.

Shirley K’s specializes in thermoforming medium to heavy gauge plastics designed for heavy duty use.

Benefits of choosing thermoforming over injection molding include:

• Lower tooling costs• Faster development time• Customization options• Superior durability

Shirley K’s is a match for your custom project if you are looking for:

• Heavy duty, durable parts• Material thickness from .07” up to .50”• Part sizes up to 52”W x 64”L x 22”H

AGRICULTURALSOLUTIONSWe develop multiple solutions for the agricultural market. Our experts recommend the optimal materials for your product to withstand UV, chemical, and impact requirements.

Agricultural Applications:• Interior and exterior OEM components for tractors

and equipment• Feed and water containers• Grain bins and hoppers

Recreational Applications:• UV protected outdoor components• ATV and UTV components• Waterproof outdoor equipment

RECREATIONALSOLUTIONSThermoforming is an ideal choice for manufacturing recreational equipment. Durability and structural integrity are essential for the life of your product. Our team will design your product to perform well in any environment.

MEDICALSOLUTIONSShirley K’s designs our medical parts to meet various regulatory mandates. We work with materials that meet and exceed the specifications required for antimicrobial, fire ratings, and FDA compliances.

Medical Applications:• Trays• Furniture, bed and equipment components• Electronic housings and enclosures

Lawn and Garden Applications:• Wheel barrels, carts and trailers• Plastic OEM equipment components• Hydroponic and waterproof liners, trays, etc.

LAWN AND GARDENSOLUTIONSWhen developing plastic products for the lawn and garden industry moisture and UV resistance are a necessity. Shirley K’s develops cost effective plastic components that withstand outdoor conditions maintaining the durability demands for your product.

DEVELOPMENTPROCESSShirley K’s offers tooling, design, prototyping, & production solutions that fit to the scope of your project.

INFORMATIONCOLLECTION

• Shirley K's gathers necessary information about project

• An expert reviews options with your team

ESTIMATE

• Shirley K's experts review information and provideestimate of tooling options, cost, timeline, etc.

• Discuss with your team to finalize options

TOOLING &MATERIALS

DESIGN

PROTOTYPING

PRODUCTION

SHIPPING

• Shirley K's team of experts engineer a concept for thetool needed to produce your part

• 1-2 weeks

• Prototype manufactured for your approval

• 2 weeks

• Tooling is manufactured based on project scope andmaterials are ordered for production

• 2 weeks

• Products are manufactured per your specifications

• 1-2 weeks

• Product is packaged and shipped from Shirley K'sproduction facility

INDUSTRIALSOLUTIONSShirley K’s specializes in manufacturing sustainable, heavy duty, protective, reusable and transportable products. We create supply chain solutions for the protection and movement of OEM components as well as work in process parts.

Industrial Applications:• Returnable packaging for OEM parts• Automation and conveyor totes• Stackable and nestable pallets and trays

Additional Material Features Available:• UV protection to reduce color fading• Antimicrobial to minimize germs and achieve

federal compliances• Food grade to meet FDA requirements• Fire rated for flammability regulations• 100% recycled for sustainability• Coextrusion and striping color coding for

visual organization• Anti-skid to reduce slippage• Anti-stat to reduce static• Multiple textures for aesthetics and finishing• Color matching to enhance branding

MATERIALS ANDCUSTOMIZATION

When it comes to the finished product, Shirley K’s completes the job to your specific requirements:

• CNC routing for accurate and consistent parts• Hardware for product completion• Specialized packaging, crating, and assembly to fully

prepare your product for shipment

MATERIALS ANDCUSTOMIZATIONCommon Materials We Work With:

For more information about Shirley K’s capabilities, call us today at 740-868-8140. Visit our website at www.shirleyks.com

Shirley K’s regards a high commitment to sustainability. Our products are 100% recyclable and are designed for optimum durability.

LET US TURN YOUR CONCEPT INTO A REALITY TODAY

Email: customerservice@shirleyks.comPhone: 740.868.8140Address: 1150 Newark Road., Zanesville, OH 43701Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST