Visual communication and events call for plastic parts that combine often contradictory requirements. In most cases, the visual appearance must be irreproachable with sufficient resistance to withstand the constraints of use and transport. On the other hand, part manufacturing must be fast to meet the short lead times characteristic of this sector, with controlled costs for small order volumes.
At Plastisart, we work for manufacturers of display systems, event structures, communication supports and industrial signage who need custom plastic components. Our expertise in PMMA, polycarbonate and ABS, combined with our thermoforming, machining, bending or plastic bonding processes, allows us to cover the main needs of this market.
Design and prototyping
- Comprehensive support, from design to industrialization
- Detailed identification of your technical needs
- Advice on the choice of the most suitable technologies
The plastic specificities of visual communication
Optical quality and transparency
PMMA (plexiglass) is the reference material for visual communication applications that require transparency: display cases, stands, display protections, backlit display structures. Its optical transparency superior to glass, its lightness and ease of transformation make it an ideal choice for these applications.
Premium surface finish
In visual communication, the appearance of the part is often as important as its function. Our thermoforming, machining and optical bonding processes allow smooth, glossy or satin surfaces to be produced according to specifications. Our coating workshop allows paints to be applied in all RAL or Pantone shades for perfect consistency with the client's visual identity.
Lightness and handling
Event structures must be lightweight to facilitate assembly, disassembly and transport. Thermoplastics offer a strength-to-weight ratio far superior to glass or metals, which is a decisive advantage for equipment that travels frequently.
Responsive lead times
The communication and events sector often operates on short lead times, whether for a trade show, a product launch, a campaign with a deadline or another type of use. Our integrated organisation and our raw material stock allow us to respond to urgent requests without supply delays.
Different uses of plastics for the communication and events sector
Displays and presentation showcases
Counter displays, presentation showcases, plinths and exhibition structures in PMMA or ABS. These parts combine premium appearance requirements, transparency and solidity. Our expertise in optical bonding of PMMA allows assemblies to be produced without visible joints, with crystalline clarity.
Industrial and corporate signage
Signage plates, totems, directional panels, identification supports and marking elements in PMMA, ABS or PC. Laser cutting and laser engraving allow permanent and precise markings to be made directly in the material, with no risk of erasure or degradation over time.
Exhibition structures and furniture
Exhibition stands, load-bearing structures, partitions and event furniture incorporating large-dimension plastic components. Thermoforming of ABS and bending of PMMA allow complex shapes and angular geometries to be produced that other materials would not offer at equivalent cost in small series.
Shells and claddings for communication equipment
Interactive terminals, information kiosks, dynamic display equipment and digital communication systems incorporate plastic shells and claddings that must combine aesthetics, robustness and ease of assembly. RIM injection and thermoforming are the most suitable processes for these applications in small and medium series.
Domes and transparent architectural structures
Our historical expertise in contact-free PMMA blow moulding allows us to produce large-format domes, cupolas and transparent structures for architectural event applications: glazed roofs, presentation domes, sculptural elements in transparent plastic.
Available materials for your communication and events projects
- Cast and extruded PMMA for all transparent and semi-transparent applications (clear, opaque, coloured, fluorescent, mirror)
- Polycarbonate for applications requiring superior impact resistance
- ABS and ABS/PMMA for opaque appearance parts with premium finish
- PETG for applications requiring transparency combined with good machinability
- Rigid PVC for lightweight structures and signage panels
The different available plastic transformation processes
Laser cutting
For complex contours and permanent engravings directly in the material.
CNC machining
For precision parts, fine details and complex geometries with 3 and 5 axes.
Thermoforming
For large-surface parts and three-dimensional shapes in small and medium series.
Plastic bending and forming
For parts with curved geometries or angles on PMMA, PC or ABS sheets.
Optical UV and solvent bonding
For invisible assemblies of transparent parts with a crystal-clear joint without any trace.
Coating and screen printing
For coloured finishes in all RAL/Pantone shades and permanent markings.
Why choose Plastisart for your communication and event supports?
In visual communication and events, the quality of a plastic part is immediately visible. At Plastisart, our mastery of transparent and opaque materials, the precision of our cutting and assembly processes, and the quality of our finishes allow us to deliver components that meet the aesthetic requirements of this sector.
