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Poly Labs
Plastics Manufacturing
Lewiston, Maine 793 followers
Poly Labs is a 100% US owned and operated, North American leader in molded polyurethane (PU) materials and components.
About us
Poly Labs is a 100% US based leader in producing highly-engineered molded, self-skinning and small pour polyurethane components supporting defense, medical, footwear and impact protection applications. HQ in Lewiston, Maine and formerly Jones & Vining’s industrial division before being spun off in 2020 as an independent company. Poly Labs offers state-of-the-art machining capabilities, prototype tooling, material research, product testing, with a team that has over 150 years of combined polyurethane and thermoplastics manufacturing, engineering and sales experience. Poly Labs engineering, manufacturing, production, research laboratory and material testing teams are all located in our facility in Lewiston, Maine, USA. Poly Labs manufactures a comprehensive line of poured polyurethane foam systems, including: • Impact Protection PU Foam • Viscoelastic Slow Recovery Memory Foam • Hydrophobic Energy Absorbing Foam • Microcellular & Integrated Skin Foam • Rigid Polyurethane Foam • Flexible Polyurethane Foam • Sound Attenuation PU Foam Poly Labs polyurethane foam systems and injection molded thermoplastics are integrated into several products, including: • Shoes, Sneakers & Boots • Furniture & Automotive Armrests • Children's & Pets Toys • Football Helmet Padding • Sports Protective Equipment • Ladder Mitts • Recoil Pads • Medical Cushioning • Seating Products The components and materials from Poly Labs reach a wide range of customers, and span several markets. • Footwear • Medical & Therapy • Children's & Pets Toys • Military & Defense • Industrial, Building & Construction • Sports & Recreation • Custom Polyurethane Applications Q: Do you have a custom application that requires product development? A: Our laboratory and testing environment allow us to research materials and develop products for clients, specific to their application. For more information, visit www.polyurethanelaboratories.com/
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- Industry
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Lewiston, Maine
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- Polyurethane, Polyurethane Molding, Footwear Manufacturing, Outsoles, Insoles, Polyurethane Engineering, Impact Protection, Helmet Padding, Integral Skin, Ear Cushions, Self Skinning Polyurethane, Footwear, Polyurethane Foam, Pouring Polyurethane, PU Molding, Memory Foam, Molded Polyurethane, Footwear, Polyurethane Shoe Soles, and Military Polyurethane
Locations
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Primary
765 Webster St
Lewiston, Maine 04240, US
Employees at Poly Labs
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Plastics are helping make people safer in ways you may not expect. BASF, Poly Labs, and researchers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell are working together to develop new boots for US service members… and they can even be recycled. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wL1pN #Innovation #Research
Kickstart: Better boots with PU
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Self-healing footwear could be on the market before we know it, as domestic footwear manufacturers push the envelope on innovative technologies and manufacturing processes and develop more environmentally sustainable textile solutions. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is working with Poly Labs, BASF, and The Haartz Corporation on behalf of U.S. Army DEVCOM to develop self-healing outsoles for combat boots. USFMA played a leading role in funding the research, which is funded by a $1.1 million grant as part of the R&D initiative Harnessing Emerging Research Opportunities to Empower Soldiers, or HEROES. “Our research is specifically being applied to combat boots, but because of the way we designed this chemistry, it can be broadly applied to all footwear and beyond,” said James Reuther assistant professor of polymer chemistry at UMASS Lowell. Reuther and his lab team are looking to replace rubber outsoles with polyurethane, a lighter synthetic resin that is easier to break in and more comfortable. And newly created dynamic chemical bonds that are incorporated into the polyurethane offer the promise of self-healing properties to enable tear to self-mend. “That’s our secret sauce,” Reuther explained. “Because of this dynamic bond exchange, the outsole can heal itself spontaneously when we apply heat or pressure.” But it's not just about outfitting the troops with more comfortable or longer-lasting footwear. “Our goal is that you can introduce these chemical bonds to applications that pose the biggest sustainability problems, preventing them from entering landfills,” Reuther said. “We’re seeing how commercially viable this could be."
Chemists Set Sights on Self-Healing Combat Boots
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University of Massachusetts Lowell hosted its inaugural military footwear industry day May 31, 2024 in University Crossing to highlight projects spearheaded by the university to develop the next generation of footwear for U.S. military personnel. Poly Labs was thrilled to be a part of the showcase, and highlight its collaborative work and involvement in the military footwear research. Pictured in the article is VP of Business Development at Poly Labs - Dan Keeley and Director of Engineering at Poly Labs - Adina Muskat. #military • #footwear • #usmanufacturing
UMass Lowell hosts industry leaders to highlight innovations in military footwear
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The University of Massachusetts Lowell on Friday hosted the first-ever military footwear industry day with U.S. Army DEVCOM and United States Footwear Manufacturers Association (USFMA) to showcase new footwear technologies and funding opportunities to improve military readiness and strengthen the domestic capacity to outfit with troop with state-of-the-art boots and other gear. The Supporting Warfighters through Innovative Footwear Technologies (SWIFT) program has been funded by Congress to enlist U.S. textile manufacturers, suppliers, and universities to pursue inventive solutions to the unique footwear challenges faced by military personnel. The funding for prototyping and piloting new technologies, including an additional $10 million appropriated this year, is also intended to strengthen the Berry Amendment, which restricts the use of federal funds for military clothing, fabrics, and other textiles “not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.” “I think we are all familiar with the expression that an army marches on its stomach, but here, UMass Lowell recognizes that what our men and women in uniform wear on their feet matters just as much,” said UML Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation Anne Maglia. “We couldn’t be prouder to be playing a leading role in helping ensure they have the most innovative footwear in the world, developed and produced here in the United States.” “This is to build upon what we can do here in the U.S.,” said Anita Perkins, a footwear engineer at U.S. Army DEVCOM. “A lot of the technology over the years providing footwear has been transferred overseas.” The SWIFT initiative is a part of UMASS Lowell's Harnessing Emerging Research Opportunities to Empower Soldiers (HEROES) program, established in 2013, in which students and faculty research new materials and concepts to outfit the troops. “If you ask any soldier what is the most important piece of equipment they are getting...it is their boots,” said HEROES Co-Director Ramaswamy (Ram) Nagarajan. Specials thanks to participating industry and academic partners, including Polylabs; COMUNITYmade, INC; The Haartz Corporation; New Balance; Signet Mills, Northeastern University; Vibram Group; ORION PHOTONICS LTD; Flexcon; Aetrex, Inc.; Foundation Wellness; Mantel; and The University of Southern Mississippi. https://lnkd.in/ePPeggTd
UMass Lowell hosts industry leaders to highlight innovations in military footwear
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Last week, Poly Labs was pleased to host and welcome representatives from U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, University of Massachusetts Lowell - HEROES Program, and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) office to our facility. During the visit, Poly Labs showcased its efforts to date with regards to the Military Footwear Research program it has been diligently working on for the past 9 months. #usfma • #domesticmanufacturing • #footwear • #madeinusa • #berrycompliant • #berryamendment • #footwearmanufacturing
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👋 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲! 📋𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘀: 📄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 📄 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗜𝗜 📄 𝗥&𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 To learn more, contact our HR & Talent Acquisition team today! #nowhiring • #mainejobs • #lewistonmaine
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🎄Yesterday, Poly Labs celebrated the holiday season and the end of a successful year with a luncheon for all employees. The team spread holiday cheer while celebrating individual and collective accomplishments in 2023 - with great food, gift bag raffles, an ugly sweater contest, and service awards for its employees. 👏 Several team members were commemorated for service awards of 1 year, 5 years, 15 years, and even 40 years of service! Please join us in congratulating the team as a whole. We have so much to be grateful for this holiday season. 🎉 As 2023 comes to a close, we have our sights on another great year ahead! 🚀 Onwards and upwards! #polylabs | #holidayparty | #employeeappreciation
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Poly Labs is your partner for 100% U.S. based, small-pour polyurethane molding of industrial products. Our polyurethane materials and molded components ensure safety, durability, and protection for every production floor, construction site, and industrial setting. Learn more about our solutions for industry: https://lnkd.in/e4p9h-G9 #polyurethane | #polyurethanefoam | #madeinusa