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Precision Marketing Represents Polyvance in Canada
November 17, 2016 by Polyvance
Polyvance is proud to announce the addition of four independent Canadian salesmen.
Polyvance Introduces 6058 Nitro Fuzer
October 18, 2016 by Polyvance
For more information about our new welding system, or to inquire about a training or demo session, email info@polyvance.com or call 800-633-3047.
Is There a Way To Identify Unmarked Plastic?
August 22, 2016 by Polyvance
Fusion welding is the strongest, fastest, and least expensive way to fix thermoplastics, but it does require identification of plastic type. You can't weld steel with an aluminum rod likewise you can't weld polypropylene with a nylon rod. Plastic ID is essential when fusion welding.
Louisiana Paint Supplier Leads Relief Effort
August 18, 2016 by Polyvance
Mike & Jerry's Paint Supply in Louisiana leads flood relief effort.
Introducing the 6146 Bumper Pliers Kit!
July 13, 2016 by Polyvance
Polyvance's new 6146 Bumper Pliers Kit makes it much easier for technicians of any skill level to accurately replicate the shape of the rectangular slot.
June 24, 2016 by Polyvance
Polyvance President Kurt Lammon visited Louisville on Thursday as a representative of Polyvance at the annual Skills USA National Competition.
Repairing Blow-Molded Jeep Bumpers
June 07, 2016 by Polyvance
At the request of several members of the plastic repair community, Polyvance has discovered a repair technique for blow-molded jeep bumpers that have previously been thought to be "unrepairable".
May 20, 2016 by Polyvance
Dirt deposited in cracked paint can cause cracked plastic.
Polyvance Welcomes Jeremy LeMire to the Sales Team
May 11, 2016 by Polyvance
Polyvance welcomes Jeremy LeMire to the sales team as a representative for the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
Repairing Polypropylene Bumper Support Brackets
May 10, 2016 by Polyvance
We've uploaded an instructional video on support bracket repair.
Polyvance Hosts Spring 2016 Nitrogen Welding Course
May 06, 2016 by Polyvance
Polyvance's first in-house, quarterly training course of 2016 took place on Thursday and Friday.
Nitrogen Plastic Welding: Bumper Tab Strength Test
May 02, 2016 by Polyvance
Just how strong is a nitrogen weld?
April 29, 2016 by Polyvance
Kurt traveled to Buffalo on Thursday at the invitation of R.G. Greenawalt, owner of Auto Collision and Glass, a regional Western NY MSO and Geico ARX shop, to put on a plastic repair clinic for 25 Geico adjusters.
Polyvance Explores New Frontiers in Jeep Bumper Repair
April 26, 2016 by Polyvance
Polyvance's R&D department is currently exploring new avenues through which to repair elusive, late-model Jeep bumpers.
April 25, 2016 by Polyvance
Polyvance's 6203 "Hot Spot" Cordless plastic stapler is ideal for tacking together broken thermoplastics prior to a weld.
Polyvance at Hendrick Motorsports
April 08, 2016 by Polyvance
Kurt Demonstrates the Bumpermate 2.0 at Hendrick Motorsports.
February 18, 2016 by Polyvance
With Polyvance's help, the world is now a much better place. We released the airless plastic welder in the early 1980's that allowed body shops and bumper recyclers to repair urethane bumper covers. Releasing the airless plastic welder helped body shops and bumper recyclers make more money. Just think of all of the landfill space we saved and how many jobs were created because of the airless plastic welder.
February 08, 2016 by Polyvance
As a team-building and moral-boosting exercise, Polyvance chose to build a company "race car" and compete in the 2016 LeMons race at the Barber Motorsports track in Birmingham, AL. Other than a small problem with an axle...
July 20, 2015 by Polyvance
We frequently get questions about how our company was started, or when a certain product came out, etc. We have created a time line with some of the major milestones. Enjoy.
