Aurora Material Solutions Announces Acquisition of Reinier Plastics

The combined company will focus on initiatives that accelerate growth and deliver enhanced value to customers

STREETSBORO, OH –  June 1, 2017 – Aurora Material Solutions, LLC, a leader in PVC compounds, announced today the acquisition of compounder Reinier Plastics, Inc. (Plastique Reinier Inc.) of Marieville, Quebec. The move marks Aurora Material Solutions’ continued commitment to offering the highest quality PVC products in the industry, backed by the finest customer service. Both companies differentiate themselves by providing innovative custom compounds with unparalleled lead times, exceptional quality, outstanding customer service and in-field technical support.

“Aurora is focused on enabling our customers’ success by providing outstanding compounds, service and solutions. The acquisition of Reinier allows us to build on both companies’ commitment to customers while expanding our product offering and footprint.” says Darrell Hughes, CEO of Aurora Material Solutions. “Aurora Material Solutions has established strong business relationships with its customers. For 25 years, Reinier has had the same focus. Our goal is to be our customers’ first choice in polymer compounds, enabling their success through innovation, consistent-high-quality products and exceptional customer service.” 

Specifically, the combined company will offer a wider range of custom PVC compounding capabilities, including the following products:

  • Rigid PVC powders
  • Rigid PVC pellets (cubes and hexcut)
  • Clear, opaque, and colored flexible PVC with a variety of properties
  • Rigid cellular PVC (AuroraLite™)
  • Clear rigid PVC
  • PVC/Acrylic pellets (AuroraShield™)
  • Purge compounds

The acquisition also expands the combined company’s supply chain and manufacturing footprint, adding to their ability to quickly and efficiently supply customers with the products they need.  The combined company operates three PVC compound production facilities across the United States and Canada in Marieville, Quebec, Welcome, North Carolina and Streetsboro, Ohio.

“We viewed Aurora as the best partner to enable Reinier’s next phase of growth and we’re very excited to continue this journey with our customers and employees” says Luc Tremblay, President, Reinier Plastics. “Aurora’s commitment to growth, including planned investments in our Quebec facility, is a big positive for our customers, employees and supplier partners”

Reinier’s customers can expect the same level of customer attention and product quality they have come to enjoy during the transition period and under new ownership.

Founded in 1997, Aurora Material Solutions is based in Streetsboro, OH and is known for providing the highest quality PVC compounds and customer service in the industry. The company offers a broad range of rigid PVC products – in both powder and pellet form, – including industry leading technologies in rigid cellular foam and dark weatherable capstocks. Aurora Material Solutions’ facilities optimize best practices and utilize the most current technologies, building a reputation for ensuring consistency and reliability in a variety of applications. Both of Aurora Material Solutions’ manufacturing facilities are certified ISO 9001: 2008 with Design. As a result, they have set the benchmark on product quality and lot-to-lot consistency in the industry.

Founded in 1992, Reinier Plastics, Inc. manufactures high quality PVC compounds and alloys. Based in Marieville, Quebec, the company offers advanced blending and pelletizing lines that provide customers with a wide range of custom possibilities. Reiner Plastics has been ISO 9001 accredited since 2000, and dedicated to providing customers with products that consistently meet their expectations and to pursuing improvements on an on-going basis.