MAGENTO

In 1912, the first patents for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) were founded in Britain and Germany but it was not until the early 1930s that PVC was able to be produced cheaply. World War II helped make the substance popular, as manufacturers used it to make an assortment of items for soldiers. It was here that PVC's water resistance was shown to be an important property, and tools made from PVC were used in many marine applications. In the 1970s, the need for a strong, moisture-resistant material led to plastic manufactures working with PVC to make it lighter. This research culminated in the creation of PVC foamboard, by combining PVC with polyurea at the molecular level.

Also known as: Magento, Inc.

Primary location: Waltham Abbey United Kingdom