Curbell Plastics Strengthens Aerospace Focus by Appointing Industry Expert Scott Reed

Orchard Park, N.Y., May 21, 2024

Curbell Plastics, Inc., one of the nation’s leading suppliers of plastic sheets, rods, tubes, tapes, and fabricated parts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Reed as Senior Business Development Manager for the Aerospace market. With 18 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will support Curbell’s commitment to providing high performance plastics for demanding aircraft applications.

“Scott's deep understanding of plastic material selection and plastic part design will be invaluable for our aerospace customers,” said Keith Hechtel, Senior Director of Business Development.

Curbell Plastics has a long history in aerospace, dating back to 1942 when the company was named after its first two customers, Curtis Wright and Bell Aircraft. Today, Curbell supplies plastic materials and fabricated parts to companies throughout the aerospace value chain including machine shops, subsystem manufacturers, aircraft assemblers, and commercial airlines.

According to Scott Reed, “The aircraft industry requires the highest quality plastic materials for structural, electrical, friction and wear, and aesthetic applications. Curbell Plastics is a distributor for top plastic manufacturers who produce the materials most often specified for aerospace components. Curbell has the right quality systems in place to ensure that materials are supplied with the required certifications and traceability.”

For more information about Scott, read his full biography. Visit Curbell’s aerospace industry page for additional information on their performance plastics offerings, capabilities, and technical support for aerospace applications.

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 films, 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.