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Who is IDES?
We are a plastics information management company that has provided
access to comprehensive plastic material data sheets since 1986.
What does the acronym 'IDES' stand for?
Integrated Design Engineering Systems. But
we prefer to go by IDES - it's easier to say and remember!
Tip: IDES is pronounced by each
letter (like I-D-E-S) and not 'eye-dz' or 'eye-dez.'
What products does IDES provide?
All of our products and services are created to help plastics professionals quickly locate data and information relating to the plastics industry.
- Vertical Search Engine Like Google™, but we only include search results for plastics-related websites.
- Prospector Search engine for plastic material datasheets.
- Pocket Specs Book Handy pocket-sized reference guides for injection molding grades and thermoplastics.
- iCatalog Datasheets for your website.
- The Plastics Store™ Online shopping for plastics products including books, technical documents, materials and training.
- Advertising Reach the right audience at the right time!
What is Prospector?
Prospector is our flagship search engine for plastic material data sheets.
- Prospector is a powerful search engine offering plastics industry professionals with quick access to
82025
datasheets from
757
global resin manufacturers.
Who are IDES's customers?
Primarily, our customers include resin manufacturers, resin distributors, OEMs and design engineers that work with plastics, and plastics processors / molders.
What is The Plastics Web®?
The Plastics Web® from IDES is your source for everything plastics! We've worked hard to bring you a functional and informational website to help you quickly locate plastics content available from both IDES and other plastics industry websites - all from one search. You can find plastics suppliers, grades of plastic, detailed information on material families, and an enormous amount of technical information so that you can find answers to your questions quickly. Click to continue.
What's Our Favorite Song?
Polythene Pam by The Beatles
What's Our Favorite Movie?
The Graduate directed by Mike Nichols
Mr. McGuire:
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I just want to say one word to you - just one word. |
Ben:
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Yes sir. |
Mr. McGuire:
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Are you listening? |
Ben:
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Yes I am. |
Mr. McGuire:
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'Plastics.' |
Ben:
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Exactly how do you mean? |
Mr. McGuire:
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There's a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it? |
Ben:
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Yes I will. |
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Shh! Enough said. That's a deal. |
What Do We Live By?
Simple sage business advice. |