Acrylic in Modern Aquariums
R-Cast® Aquarium Window Design Types and Examples Download Full Article Overview Modern technology and materials have provided for attraction exhibits that were simply not possible a relatively short while ago. For example, could past generations have imagined a place where they could stand, at room temperature, while observing polar bears swimming by overhead? Or sliding […]
New Project Video: Toledo Zoo
There is plenty to talk about inside the Toledo Zoo’s new aquarium, not the least of which are the over 3,000 marine animals thriving inside the 178,000 gallons of water. This aquarium has in fact more than quadrupled in size from the 46,000 gallons that it used to house, yet still managed to preserve a […]
New Project Video: Sea Life Michigan
RPT was proud to play a part in the latest edition to the Sea Life family located in Auburn Hills, Michigan at the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets shopping center. The 35,000 square foot facility, now the largest aquarium in the state, holds a total of 150,000 gallons of water. Within its colorfully lit depths there […]
How It’s Made TV Series to Feature Reynolds Polymer Technology
Tune Into the Science Channel Tomorrow Night, May 14 at 9 pm ET. Have you ever wondered just how RPT creates many of its magnificent aquariums? Then tune into the Science Channel on May 14 at 9 pm ET for a special episode of the hit cable show How It’s Made. Reynolds Polymer gave the […]
Video – Value Engineering for Water-Retaining Acrylic
Value Engineering Water-Retaining Acrylic The RPT design team is uniquely adept in pairing vision and funding together in harmony. Our in-house engineering team is able to expertly configure a panel shape, size, and thickness to fit nearly any application’s spending allowance. And most importantly, this can often be achieved without negating the desired viewing effect. Reynolds Polymer […]
Value Engineering with Water-Retaining Acrylic
Simple Solutions for Cost-effective Results in Aquarium Design Let Us Work for You At Reynolds Polymer Technology, providing value to customers is not just a feature, it’s a practice. A fundamental part of offering this benefit to clients is ensuring that their customers are no less amazed in the outcome. The challenge in all projects, […]
Quality Standards for R-Cast® Acrylic
Whether it is a standard acrylic window or a one-of-a-kind application, Reynolds Polymer Technology’s R-Cast® acrylic is the material of choice. Architects all over the world recognize that RPT’s distinct product, dedication to quality, and corresponding success are hinged upon a stringent set of manufacturing criteria. While the applications utilizing R-Cast have been numerous and […]
New Project Video: Tennessee Aquarium
Reynolds Polymer Technology manufactured five acrylic panels for the recently reopened River Otter Falls exhibit at the Tennessee Aquarium. The focal point of the exhibit is an “L” shaped avenue of five custom cast acrylic viewing windows that allow visitors to peek inside the otter habitat — both above water and below. Each R-Cast® panel […]
Acrylic Adventures by RPT: Architectural
Reynolds Polymer Technology is primarily known worldwide as a legendary aquarium builder. However, the same proprietary acrylic that has been used in the world’s largest aquariums is also a popular building material for lighting features, table tops, wall panels, and even retail applications. This episode of Acrylic Adventures will showcase some of the many architectural […]
New Project Video: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc. manufactured and installed R-Cast® acrylic for multiple exhibits at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom – which is now the largest aquarium in the world. The massive new facility houses seven different areas that are designed to replicate different global habitats and aquatic regions. Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc. created custom panels for many of […]
