Curbell Plastics Arlington, TX Turns Waste into Alternative Energy

Orchard Park, N.Y., December 12, 2024 – Curbell Plastics, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality plastic sheet, rod, tube, tapes, and fabricated parts, has made significant strides in sustainability at their Arlington, Texas location through the implementation of impactful recycling initiatives.

Since May 2024, the facility has partnered with Service Waste Inc. (SWI) in Fort Worth, TX to process plant waste into Post-Industrial Recycled Fuel (PIRF), a cleaner alternative to coal used by SWI's cement plant partner in Midlothian, TX. This innovative program has already diverted 77.95 tons of waste—equivalent to 155,900 pounds—from landfills, transforming materials like pallets, plastic scraps, and rubber into alternative fuel.

"Our mission is to drive environmental progress across our operations, and the success we've seen in Arlington proves how impactful these initiatives can be," said Laura Reda, Sustainability Manager. "By repurposing plant waste into an alternative energy source, we’re not only reducing landfill contributions but also supporting cleaner energy solutions." The facility has also installed a baler to recycle old corrugated containers into new paper products, further reducing its environmental footprint.

Curbell Plastics continues to lead the way in sustainability by reimagining waste as a resource and reaffirming its commitment to the local community. With its headquarters in Orchard Park, NY achieving 100% landfill-free status through a robust recycling program, the company plans to use Arlington’s success as a blueprint for similar initiatives in Cleveland, Chicago, Brookneal, Phoenix, Jackson, and Houston. Long-term goals include having all Curbell Plastics locations nationwide participate in recycling programs for plastic scrap and divert waste to non-landfill solutions.

About Curbell Plastics Arlington, TX

Curbell Plastics Arlington, led by Business Manager Kipp Walden, serves industrial customers across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas in aerospace, food and beverage processing, machinery and equipment, oil and gas, and orthotics and prosthetics. The 80,000 square-foot facility houses 57 skilled professionals dedicated to meeting customer needs with material selection and machining expertise. The Arlington location offers

acetal, DuPont™ Vespel®, HDPE, nylon, PEEK, polycarbonate, polypropylene, PTFE, UHMW, large-diameter rods, detectable and FDA-compliant grades, and more.

As one of the largest conversion facilities in the region, Curbell Plastics Arlington excels in custom fabrication and machining services. Its equipment includes CNC mills, lathes, and routers for tight-tolerance cuts, as well as bending, welding, and finishing capabilities. The ISO 9001-certified location, currently pursuing an AS9100 certification, offers full and cut-to-size plastic sheets, custom-machined parts, and comprehensive supply chain solutions.

About Curbell Plastics, Inc.

Curbell Plastics grew into one of the nation’s top plastic sheet, rod, and tube suppliers by investing for the long term and focusing foremost on the needs of its customers — a strategy that has set the company apart since its founding in 1942.

Curbell supplies performance plastics — durable and lightweight materials that minimize energy consumption and add value to countless commercial and industrial applications — to thousands of businesses, entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. The company also offers plastic film, adhesives, sealants, tapes, prototyping and tooling materials, and fabricated plastic parts. Its innovative services include a nationwide team of material experts to help customers solve engineering and application challenges.

Curbell Plastics, a privately held subsidiary of Curbell, Inc., has 22 locations nationwide and is based in Orchard Park, New York. It has ISO 9001 certification for multiple locations, and it maintains ITAR and EAR compliance company-wide.