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L-S Industries: Converting Capabilities
L-S Industries specializes in cutting, laminating, heat-sealing, and sonic welding. Along with quick turnaround times, we have converting experience with a variety of materials for several different industries and applications. Our experts can help you select the right material for your application. Corrugated plastic, corrugated paper, polyethylene foam, plastic film, Evolon, fiberboard, linerboard, and chipboard […]
3 Benefits of Sustainable Packaging
The term sustainability has become more and more talked about in recent years. From discussion of ocean pollution and recycling, to debate over the use of straws, there is no doubt that sustainability has become an increasingly important topic in today’s world. We define sustainability as preserving people, resources, and the planet through social, environmental, […]
Plastics in the Automotive Industry
Plastic has been on the rise in the automotive industry in 2018. As the formulas and technology for plastic continue to develop and modernize, it has become increasing useful. We’ve discussed how plastic materials are used in the medical and construction industries; now here are some of the most popular ways plastic is being used […]
The What, When and Why of Plastic Tree Guards
Young, newly planted trees are more susceptible to damage to the tree trunk during the first few years in the ground, which can affect the health of the tree down the line. L-S Industries offers versatile, plastic tree covers that make protecting your tree easy during its most vulnerable time. WHAT Are Tree Guards? Corrugated […]
Protective Packaging Materials
At L-S Industries, we pride ourselves on providing the finest and highest quality selection of protective materials and packaging designs. We convert and use several different materials to produce our quality packaging materials. Corrugated plastic, corrugated kraft, closed-cell foam, XF film, and “Class A” protective materials, like spunbond, brushed nylon, tyvek, and evolon, are five […]
5 Things to Know About The Successful Campus Cruiser Season
With the outstanding reception of product at the ACUHO-I national conference in July and excellent reports from universities after move-in days, L-S Industries is proud to announce its most successful season of Campus Cruisers yet. L-S Industries tripled the production of Campus Cruisers from 2017 to 2018 and finished 2018 with not a single Campus […]
The Use of Exportguard for Material Transportation
What is it? Exportguard is the best product for protecting your wire and cable in the most demanding shipping and handling situations. Our heat-scored Exportguard at L-S Industries is our most protective reel wrap. Additionally, it has many advantages over other products being used to protect cable, tubes and other products shipped overseas on reels. […]
Plastics in the Construction Industry
Plastic is used in some shape or form across every industry. We’ve talked about how plastic is used in the medical industry, but plastic can also be found in a variety components in the construction industry. This includes everything from plastic screws to flooring, roofing and more. Roofing The outer surface of the roof is […]
More Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in the Workplace
Sustainability is an important block on which L-S Industries was built. Here at L-S Industries, we take pride in providing a number of sustainable packaging products to companies of all industries and sizes. Together, this helps us (and you!) reduce the amount of plastic waste generated. However, why stop there? If you want to take […]
Plastic vs. Metal
When choosing a material to work or build with, it is important to know the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of materials. Plastic parts have replaced metal ones in the construction of many products over the last decade, including medical implants, automobile parts and airplane construction. Plastic: The Advantages Weight: Plastic is lightweight, […]