Acrylic Resin vs. Epoxy Resin
In industrial manufacturing, choosing the right material is a strategic decision that impacts everything from performance and durability to reliability and operational consistency. Two of the most common materials in the polymer world are acrylic resins and epoxy resins. At first glance, they may seem similar, but their chemical compositions, curing mechanisms, and physical properties […]
Why Responsible Material Selection Matters in Industrial Manufacturing
Recent chemical safety concerns in Southern California have renewed conversations across manufacturing about the importance of material storage, transportation, and handling risks. While incidents like these are complex and highly regulated, they also serve as an important reminder: the materials manufacturers choose matter beyond performance alone. In industrial manufacturing, material selection affects more than cure […]
Why Supply Chains Can’t Recover Overnight: The Long Road from Crude Oil to Epoxy/PU Systems
When we hear news about the Strait of Hormuz, the assumption is often simple: once shipping lanes reopen, things go back to normal. In reality, the recovery process is much more complex. And this is especially true for the specialty chemicals used in epoxy and polyurethane systems. At Copps Industries, we’ve been closely monitoring the […]
Engineering for the Edge: A Thermal Compound Built for Extreme Environments
From the outside, temperature sensors are simple and unassuming: a slender stainless-steel probe and a set of wires. They can be found everywhere, from HVAC ducts and refrigeration units to molding barrels and battery packs. But what’s going on inside that probe is much more complex. One manufacturer we’ve worked with learned this the hard […]
Copps Industries at SAMPE 2026
Copps Industries was proud to be part of SAMPE 2026 in Seattle, where engineers, manufacturers and advanced materials professionals came together to talk about what’s next in composites, materials performance and manufacturing innovation. Our team had the opportunity to connect with attendees working through a wide range of application and performance challenges. From epoxy solutions […]
When Disruption Compounds: Navigating Propylene Oxide Supply Chain Challenges
When Disruption Compounds: Navigating Propylene Oxide Supply Chain Challenges In today’s global chemical market, disruptions tend to compound. What starts as a single event can quickly trigger a chain reaction, rippling across regions, raw materials, and supply networks. That’s exactly what we’re seeing now with propylene oxide (PO), a critical building block in polyurethane systems […]
Crusher Backing Compounds: Best Practices for Maximizing Liner Life
In mining and aggregate operations, performance is everything. Crushers operate under extreme pressure, sizing down dense rock and stone into smaller, specified shapes and sizes. Over time, that process places a lot of stress on crusher components, especially the wear parts. Crusher backing compounds play a critical role in supporting those wear parts and maximizing […]
What Makes a Material “Extreme-Environment Ready”?
“Extreme” might be one of the most overused words in industrial marketing. It often describes environments marked by high heat, heavy impact, constant abrasion, moisture, or corrosive chemicals. But in real-world applications, “extreme” environments are rarely defined by a single stressor. They involve combinations of stress that act repeatedly, sometimes unpredictably, and compound over time. […]