Likewise, it informs the sellers by e-mail when buyers have posted requests for materials they can supply. A unique feature of the site is its Virtual Agent , which enables users to set pricing parameters for specific materials. The Virtual Agent informs the user electronically when their specified materials are being traded at the prices sought. PolymerSite's strength lies in its explicit devotion to the plastics industries, according to Wilkes. We don't offer chemicals for other industries.
Plastics is our specific area of expertise.
Many of our employees have a very strong background in the plastics industry. Charles agrees and expects members of the plastics industry to embrace the technology. Both sites feature news, discussion groups, classified ads and thousands of links to industry web sites. In February, PolySort and PolymerSite announced merger plans during an e-commerce conference in Las Vegas, sponsored by the Society of the Plastics Industry's Molders Division.