Biodegradable Polymers: Market Report
Looking at the four main classes of biodegradable polymers, this report analyzes their key performance properties, applications development, market drivers and future prospects.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Biodegradable Polymers: Market Report
10.3: Arthur Blank & Company
10.3 Arthur Blank & Company
225 Rivermoor Street
Boston
MA 02132
USA
Tel: (1) 617 325 9600
Fax: (1) 617 327 1235
www.abco.com
Company Overview
Arthur Blank & Company is the largest producer of private label plastic cards in North America, printing and personalising more than 850 million plastic cards a year. Manufacturing capacity exceeds 1 billion cards. Major customers include American Airlines, American Express, Amtrak, AT&T, Barnes & Noble, British Airways, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Costco, Exxon, Hyatt Hotels, IBM, L.L. Bean, Pizzeria Uno, Sears and 7-Eleven.
Capabilities include colour matching, foil stamping, holograms, unusual die cuts, and high-resolution ink jet imaging. They can also add signature panels, bar codes, encoded magnetic stripes and individual names on each card.
Biodegradable Plastic Products
Arthur Blank introduced CornCard USA, a corn-based plastic card based on NatureWorks PLA as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastic cards. CornCard USA is identical to traditional plastic cards in look, feel, and durability while offering the same reliability and functionality. Major national retailers and quick service restaurants are already considering alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics.
Arthur Black was the first volume manufacturer to offer PLA-based plastic cards, which is available for virtually the entire product line including: gift, loyalty, debit, membership, and ID cards.
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