Doing Business in Brazil: Québec Companies and the Rubber and Plastics Industry
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Did you know that Québec is home to over 700 companies in the plastics industry? There are also plenty of businesses in the rubber…
Pucks, Polymers and Olympic Ice Hockey (Part 1)
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy What’s your favorite Winter Olympic sport? Do you enjoy watching bobsled and luge runs because of the aerodynamics involved? There’s a fair amount of…
Rubber and Rail Safety – It’s Time to Have a Conversation
Image Source: npr.org Clyde Sharpe President of International Sales at Elasto Proxy First there was the deadly rail disaster in nearby Lac- Mégantic, Quebec. Then there was the oil spill…
The Evolution of EMI Shielding
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Have you ever wondered why you’re not allowed to use your cell phone on an airplane or in a hospital? It’s because cell phones…
Happy Holidays from Elasto Proxy!
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Elasto Proxy hopes you are enjoying this holiday season and creating special memories with family and friends. Recently, we celebrated Family Day here at…
Will You Run the Race? Elasto Proxy Supports Healthy Lifestyles
Clyde Sharpe President of International Sales Beth Branyon used to play softball. Today, she’s directing her competitive energy in different ways. Recently, the Customer Service Representative at Elasto Proxy’s office…
How Would You Stop Oil Spills?
Clyde Sharpe President of International Sales Qingdao is a bustling seaport that overlooks the Yellow Sea. Named China’s most livable city in 2009, this coastal community in Shandong Province is…
Is Bottled Water Bad for the Environment?
How much water does it take to make a bottle of water? The answer, critics claim, is greater than the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) admits. According to the results…
Inflatable Bike Helmets and Airbag Technology
Image source: collective-evolution.com Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy This is a picture of a woman wearing a bicycle helmet. The collar around her neck may look like a scarf,…
Would You Fly on a Spacecraft Made of Aerospace Plastics?
Clyde Sharpe President of International Sales Is aluminum the best choice for building the bodies of space vehicles? Pure aluminum lacks the tensile strength needed for airplanes and helicopters, but…
