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A thermoplastic film allows PU processors to eliminate painting. (coatings).

By Furlanetto, Guido
Publication: Urethanes Technology
Date: Monday, April 1 2002

Aesthetics and design come together in a new finishing process for rigid polyurethane elements, developed by one of Italy's leading moulders.

The new suggestion for product finishing uses a patented process and equipment which has been developed by GMP SpA, a company that has pursued the transformation of rigid polyurethane since its beginnings.

The process comprises the simultaneous moulding of the rigid polyurethane element and a pigmented thermoformed plastic sheet, which yields a finished product with a particular form and an external finish in one step.

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