ABOUT US

We have led the polycarbonate thermoforming industry in quality, design, process, and innovation. FORM/TEC Plastics is the only manufacturer in the world that both forms and post-coats polycarbonate

SUPERCOAT™

All windows and windshields unless specified are post-coated, applied after polycarbonate has been formed. Our coating has superior abrasion and scratch resistance as well as solvent and chemical resistance. Our coating is done in a 3,500 Sq. Ft. Class 10,000 environment clean room with multiple coating lines & processes.

Our History

FORM/TEC Plastics began in 1975. A family business started by William and Jacki Shields. FORM/TEC began making their patented Silhouette Fairing System for motorcycles. This acrylic fairing was an immediate success, forever changing the motorcycle windscreen field. Using years of experience, FORM/TEC expanded from forming acrylic parts (for all types of industry) and general forming of all plastics, to include the forming of polycarbonate optically correct. Polycarbonate, the world’s strongest optical plastic, is difficult to work with (to form optically correct) and the surface readily scratches. To address both issues, FORM/TEC introduced their SHIELDS® line of optically formed polycarbonate, protected with their exclusive SUPERCOAT™ hard-coat. The combination of strength and clarity with abrasion and chemical resistance levels near that of glass make SHIELDS® windshields highly demanded.

SHIELDS® products are used in many industries from lightweight face shields to 3/4″ monolithic windshields. SHIELDS® products can be found worldwide serving the needs to customers that demand optical quality, protection, innovation engineering, and satisfying customer service.

In January of 2014, Brad Shields was named President and Karen Shields was named Finance Manager.

Glass VS Polycarbonate

Using formed polycarbonate gives you many advantages over standard glass. Polycarbonate is ½ the weight of glass, 250x stronger than glass, can fit standard and custom cabs and enclosures and more.

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Installation and Care

The proprietary UV and Abrasion Resistant surface coating on SHIELDS® SUPERCOATED™ polycarbonate significantly improves performance. Periodic cleaning using proper procedures and compatible cleaners are recommended to prolong service life.

Processing Capabilities

At SHIELDS® our 45,000 + Sg. Ft facility houses all our processes. Our capabilities vary from engineering, thermoforming, and multi- axis routers for best quality and customer service. All sales and marketing are done in house as well.

Quality Standards

Our quality standard is to be the world leader in formed and post-coated optical polycarbonate & acrylic by continually improving all processes. Quality, efficiency, and innovation are the foundations that run through the business and every employee.

Technical Data

Technical Data for SHIELDS® SUPERCOAT™ Polycarbonate Windshield Material.

OUR GUARANTEE

Satisfying our customers is a nearly 45 year tradition that we carry out each and every day. The only way to maintain our worldwide reputation of excellence, is to continue to meet our customer’s needs – AND – to exceed their expectations.
Our dedicated staff of account managers, engineering, production, and general services are the key to our success.

  • SHIELDS® Q.E.I Quality System

  • Dedicated Quality Assurance Team

  • OEM Approved Quality Assurance System

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    765.913.8121

    ADDRESS

    1000 Industrial Drive
    Martinsville, IN 46151

    OFFICE LINE

    1.800.554.7527

    TEXT US

    765.913.8121

    ADDRESS

    1000 Industrial Drive
    Martinsville, IN 46151