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A Brief History of Vacuum Forming
News and PR from Plastics By Design Ltd - Published 09 January 2024
Vacuum forming has its roots in Birmingham, England, in 1855 when Alexander Parkes used steam to shape celluloid.
John Wesley Hyatt, considered the father of modern plastics, expanded on this work in the 1870s using steam and steel moulds, leading to the production of toys, bottles, and relief maps.
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