Safety, Supply, and New Styrenic Solutions
The Telescope — May/June 2026
A publication of Star Plastics | May/June 2026
Look inside to learn more about:
- • TriVAN® Styrenics Expands Sustainable Material Solutions
- • Introducing Star Asia Pacific: New Website Section Launch
- • Celebrating Two Years Without a Lost-Time Accident
- • Customers Recognize Star with 100% Supplier Scorecards
TriVAN® Styrenics: Versatility That Performs
When it comes to balancing performance, aesthetics, and cost, TriVAN styrenics—built on ABS and ASA platforms—continue to prove why they’re such a reliable choice across industries. Designed to offer good flow, moderate impact strength, and economic value, these materials give manufacturers the flexibility to meet both functional and visual demands without overcomplicating the solution.
One of the biggest advantages of TriVAN is its adaptability. Designed for a wide range of applications, including recreation vehicles, spools, automotive interior components, mirror shells, lawn and garden equipment, and even solar-related uses. That variety speaks to how well these materials perform in both indoor and outdoor environments. In particular, ASA-based grades stand out for their weatherability, helping parts maintain appearance and performance even with prolonged UV exposure.
Beyond core performance, TriVAN materials are engineered with customization in mind. Whether the priority is appearance, durability, or specialized functionality, there’s a version designed to fit the need. Options include high gloss and low gloss finishes, as well as paintable and plateable grades that give designers more control over final aesthetics. For more demanding environments, flame-retardant grades are available, along with glass-reinforced options for added strength and stiffness.
We’re also seeing increased demand for advanced functional properties. TriVAN styrenics can be tailored to deliver high chroma color for bold, vibrant designs, as well as conductive, electrostatic dissipative, and anti-static capabilities—making them well-suited for applications where managing static electricity is critical.
At its core, TriVAN is about providing practical solutions that work in the real world. It’s not just about meeting specs—it’s about helping you create parts that perform reliably, look the way you want, and hold up over time. As applications continue to evolve, TriVAN styrenics are positioned to evolve right alongside them.
To learn more about these products, visit trivalencetechnologies.com/trivan/
New Website Section Highlights Star Asia Pacific
We recently introduced a new website section devoted to Star Asia Pacific, headquartered in Shandong, China. Visitors to the new section can explore Star Asia Pacific’s technical capabilities across numerous polymer families, including PC, ABS, PC alloys, PP, TPU/TPE, PBT/PET, and PA materials. See highlights of Star’s leadership in sustainable materials, including recycled-content compounds, ocean-bound plastics, post-consumer recycled (PCR) solutions, and bio-based materials.
You can learn more about Star’s offerings in key Asian markets such as electronics, automotive, and medical. Visit starplastics.com/star-plastics-asia-pacific/.
Two years. Zero lost time incidents.
Star Plastics achieved a major safety milestone at our Millwood, West Virginia facility on April 22: two years without a lost time incident. This accomplishment reflects the commitment of our team members who prioritize safety, follow procedures, and look out for one another every day.
A strong safety culture benefits you by supporting reliable operations, consistent product quality, and dependable supply. This performance is part of a broader safety focus across the Star platform:
• Manassas Polymers – 336 days – almost 1 year
• Trivalence Technologies – 894 days – almost 2½ years
• Ravenswood – 985 days – over 2½ years
Thank you to every employee who helps keep safety at the center of everything we do.
100% Supplier Scorecards
You expect consistency, quality, and reliable delivery — and we’re proud that many of you continue to recognize Star Plastics and Trivalence Technologies with perfect supplier scorecards.
These 100% ratings reflect the hard work of our teams across manufacturing, quality, technical service, and customer support. Just as importantly, they highlight the wide range of industries we serve every day, including:
- • Smart home
- • Sports recreation
- • Retail marketing
- • Home automation and access control
- • Electrical and electronics
- • Lighting
- • Transportation
- • Healthcare
- • Military and safety
- • Automotive
- • Distribution
From critical healthcare applications to transportation, lighting and connected home products, you rely on us to deliver dependable material solutions that help keep their operations running smoothly. We appreciate the trust you place in us and remain committed to earning it every day.
Plastics, LLC
Star is a leading custom compounder of engineering-grade thermoplastics with special emphasis on recycled, flame retardant and UL-approved materials.
Millwood, WV
Ravenswood, WV
Evansville, IN
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Shandong, China
326 Jack Burlingame Dr.
Millwood, WV 25262
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