Ghent/Tielt, Belgium, 12. December 2024. How fantastic is plastic, really? This question is explored in the new special exhibition "Fantastic Plastic?" at the Museum of Industry in Ghent. The Exolon Group, a leading plastics processing company in Flanders, is supporting the exhibition by providing materials for the plastic laboratory.

Through animations, archival material, and fascinating objects of all kinds, the exhibition offers intriguing, curious, and critical insights into the history of plastic production and its use.

For the Exolon Group, headquartered in Tielt, just 40 kilometers away, it was a natural choice to contribute to an exhibition “right on their doorstep.” The company supplied sheets made from various materials, which are featured in the interactive plastic laboratory. Here, visitors can explore the properties and diverse processing possibilities of plastics. Additionally, various types of Exolon® polycarbonate sheets showcase the versatility of plastics in terms of thickness, colors, and surface textures.

The special exhibition at the Museum of Industry in Ghent will be open until June 1, 2025. It traces the evolution of plastic from its natural precursors and the first synthetic plastics of the early 20th century, through the mass production boom following World War II, to today’s ingenious high-tech applications. Visitors will also learn about plastic pioneers such as Leo Baekeland, the inventor of the world-famous “Bakelite.” At the same time, video testimonials highlight the global environmental impacts of plastic production, encouraging reflection.

For more information, visit: https://www.industriemuseum.be/en/events/plastic-fantastic

Image Source: ©Martin Corlazzoli

About Exolon Group:

Exolon Group is a leading supplier of plastic sheets for a wide range of applications in the areas of building & construction, industry, visual communication, LED lighting and medical technology. The medium-sized group of companies boasts more than 40 years of expertise in the extrusion of thermoplastic sheets made of polycarbonate and polyester. The solid and multiwall sheets are sold to customers worldwide under the well-known brand names Exolon®, Axpet®, Vivak®, Inspria® and Exoblend®.

The material is always manufactured according to high quality standards at production facilities in Belgium and Italy.

The consistently high product quality and spirit of innovation are reflected in the performance promise: “Going Beyond”. Professional service expertise and strong customer focus make the Exolon Group a reliable partner for industry and commerce worldwide.

www.exolongroup.com

Exolon Group is part of the Serafin group of companies based in Munich.

Serafin Group:

Exolon Group is a part of Serafin Group, whose philosophy is based on more than 150 years of entrepreneurial tradition of its shareholding family. Serafin invests into companies with the aim to foster their long term development in accordance with all stakeholders.

www.serafin-gruppe.de

Press contact:

Exolon Group GmbH
Nicole Meyer-Kurczyk
+49 173 9650104
Nicole.meyer-kurczyk@exolongroup.com