Alcot Plastics

💻 We’ve refreshed our website with a cleaner design and updated layout to help you explore our products and learn more about our capabilities.

From backer rods and screening spline to pool noodles and custom polyethylene foam profiles, discover solutions for construction, packaging, recreational, and specialty applications.

Take a look around, get to know ALCOT PLASTICS, and connect with our team to discuss your next project.

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This National Construction Appreciation Week, September 14–18, ALCOT PLASTICS recognizes the skilled professionals whose hard work, craftsmanship, and dedication bring plans to life and strengthen our communities.

From contractors and tradespeople to architects, engineers, suppliers, distributors, and everyone supporting the industry, your expertise helps build the world around us.

We’re proud to work alongside the people who move construction forward - one project at a time. Thank you for all you do!

Happy Labour Day!

Every successful project starts with skilled professionals who bring experience, precision, and pride to every job. Today, we celebrate the builders, contractors, architects, engineers, manufacturers, distributors, and everyone whose hard work helps shape the world around us.

At ALCOT PLASTICS, we're proud to support your work by manufacturing dependable plastic solutions that help projects succeed. Thank you for everything you do, and Happy Labour Day!

Please note: our offices will be closed today and will reopen on Sept 2nd.

Scott Varo, welcome back to ALCOT PLASTICS!

Scott recently returned to the company as a shipping and receiving associate. He previously worked at ALCOT from 2020 to 2023, beginning in receiving before advancing to shipping lead.

In his new role, Scott helps keep warehouse operations moving by loading and unloading trailers, picking orders, and maintaining an organized warehouse. After spending several years in Edmonton, Scott is glad to reconnect with familiar faces and put his previous ALCOT experience to work once again.

Please join us in welcoming Scott back to the team!

One of the most overlooked components of a successful sealant joint isn't the sealant itself - it's what's underneath it.

Backer rods play a critical role in helping sealants perform as intended. By controlling joint depth, acting as a bond breaker, and promoting the proper hourglass-shaped sealant profile, they help joints accommodate movement while reducing stress on the sealant over time.

Also, not all backer rods are the same. Closed-cell backer rods are an excellent choice for uniform joints in applications like concrete, glazing, windows, and doors. For irregular or variable-width joints, soft backer rods offer greater compressibility and are designed to help eliminate concerns with gas entrapment or bubbling during sealant installation.

Whether it's a bridge expansion joint, a commercial façade, a log home, or a rooftop installation, selecting the right backer rod is an important part of creating a durable, long-lasting sealant joint. Sometimes, the products you never see are the ones doing some of the most important work.

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Alcot Plastics is sad to share the passing of Otilia Alac, our namesake, last week at the age of 87.

When building a small family business, there is often a person working in the background who functions as the heartbeat of the operation. While her late husband and Alcot Plastics founder Jan was inventing and building groundbreaking polyethylene extrusion technology, Otilia was typing invoices, writing cheques, hiring staff, packing orders, and managing most of the other pieces that helped us grow to where we are today- all while raising three children and volunteering with the Czechoslovak Baptist Church.

Otilia remained a central figure at Alcot well beyond her retirement, often stopping by to have lunch with Jan and a quick visit with her friends in the office, always bringing treats for whoever was there. We are grateful for all of the contributions Otilia made to the success of Alcot Plastics, and share our condolences with all who knew and loved her.

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Polyethylene (PE) foam is one of those materials that's easy to overlook; until you realize how many everyday products rely on it. From protective packaging and pipe insulation to backer rods and screening splines, selecting the right foam can make a noticeable difference in performance and longevity.

Here are a few considerations when specifying or sourcing PE foam:

• Think beyond cushioning. Closed-cell PE foam offers excellent moisture resistance, making it well suited for applications where water absorption or condensation is a concern.

• Density matters. The right density depends on the application. A packaging insert has very different performance requirements than pipe insulation or a construction product.

• Don't underestimate consistency. Uniform dimensions and material quality can improve installation, reduce waste, and deliver more reliable performance, especially for products that require a precise fit.

• Custom isn't always complicated. Many PE foam applications, from protective packaging to specialty components, can be manufactured to meet unique shapes, sizes, and performance requirements.

Whether it's protecting products during shipping, improving energy efficiency, or supporting construction applications, polyethylene foam continues to prove why it's one of the industry's most versatile materials. To learn more, please visit: https://wrmeado.ws/4y9XFXo

The roads we travel, the buildings we work in, the schools our children attend, and the infrastructure that connects our communities all have one thing in common - they help build a stronger Canada.

This Canada Day, we celebrate the people behind those projects: the contractors, architects, engineers, distributors, and construction professionals who help shape our communities every day.

From all of us at W. R. MEADOWS, thank you for helping build Canada's future.

🍁 Happy Canada Day! 🍁

Please note that our offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, in observance of Canada Day and will reopen on Thursday, July 2.

We're at FOAM EXPO North America!

If you're attending FOAM EXPO this week in Novi, Michigan, stop by Booth 2808 and meet our ALCOT PLASTICS team - Dan Alac, Vice President, and Henry Paiane, Logistics/Accounting. We're showcasing our custom foam fabrication, converting, and packaging solutions designed to help customers solve challenges across a wide range of industries.

From protective packaging and construction products to custom-engineered foam components, our team is ready to discuss your application and help identify the right solution for your needs.

The show runs through June 25, so there's still time to connect. We look forward to seeing you at Booth 2808!

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who help shape our families, workplaces, and communities.

At ALCOT PLASTICS, we recognize the dedication, hard work, and leadership that fathers bring both at home and on the job. Whether you're teaching life lessons, supporting your family, mentoring others, or helping build the projects that strengthen our communities, your impact extends far beyond the workday.

Today, we celebrate and thank all the dads across the ALCOT PLASTICS family, our customers, partners, and friends.

We wish you a wonderful Father's Day spent with family and loved ones.