Plastic processing from Linz: Acrylic and polycarbonate for covers, milled and laser parts, deep drawn parts, and ventilated roof panels.
Transparent Design Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Linz, AustriaNew on Amplifa
About Transparent Design
Transparent Design Handels GesmbH is a family-run plastic processing company in Linz, Austria, founded in 1979 and currently managed by Ludwig Stadler in the third generation. The company processes acrylic glass (PLEXIGLAS®), polycarbonate (MAKROLON®/LEXAN®), ABS, PVC, PET-G, polystyrene, and aluminum composite panels (DIBOND®) in every form. Manufacturing includes cutting, laser cutting, milling, gluing, polishing, forming, and deep drawing; it manufactures individual parts and series, including covers, protective cladding, milled, laser, and deep drawn parts for technology and industry. A second division includes displays, POS systems, store and exhibition construction, and lettering and signage. Furthermore, the company supplies PLEXIGLAS® and Polycarbonate ventilated roof panels for terrace, carport, and awning coverings as custom complete sets, including anti-dust bands, aluminum U-profiles, and sealing screws; assembly is offered in the Linz metropolitan area upon request. Consultation and design support precede every order, complemented by an online shop.
- Site
- Linz
- Processes
- Milling (Plastic), Laser Cutting, Deep Drawing, Gluing, Polishing, Forming, Cutting, Manufacturing of covers, protective cladding, milled parts, laser parts, and deep drawn parts
- Materials
- Acrylic Glass (PMMA), PLEXIGLAS® Resist AAA SDP 16-64 Ventilated Roof Panel (16 mm, 64 mm panel spacing), Polycarbonate (PC), Makrolon® multi UV 5X-16-25 (Ventilated Panel, 16 mm), Lexan Thermoclear (Ventilated Panel, 16 mm), ABS, PVC, PET-G
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1979
- Industries
- Technology/Industry, POS/Display, Store Construction, Exhibition Construction, Design/Presentation, Construction (Coverings)
- 01
Design/Consulting
- 02
Cutting/Cutting
- 03
Laser
- 04
Milling
- 05
Forming/Deep Drawing
- 06
Gluing/Polishing
- 07
Assembly
- 08
Complete Kits/Shop
Materials & Processes
Acrylic Glass (PLEXIGLAS®)
Core material for covers, laser parts, displays, and roof panels; UV-resistant and crystal clear.
Polycarbonate (MAKROLON®, LEXAN®)
Impact-resistant material for roof panels and protective cladding with double UV protection layer.
ABS
Processed via milling, deep drawing, and gluing for technical and design parts.
PVC
For cutting, milling, and laser parts in the technical field.
PET-G
For transparent milled, laser, and deep drawn parts.
Polystyrene
Economical material for cutting and molded parts.
Aluminum Composite (DIBOND®)
Stable composite material for cutting, milling, and laser parts.
Acrylic Glass Ventilated Roof Panel 16 mm
High-quality ventilated roof panel with 30 years of manufacturer's warranty against yellowing, anti-algae features, and 86% light transmittance.
Polycarbonate Ventilated Roof Panel 16 mm
Five-fold ventilated panel with X-structure, double UV protection, and 10 years of manufacturer's warranty.
Locations
Linz
ATMain office with production, business, and shop
- Lot size
- Individual parts and series
- Materials
- Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, PET-G, Polystyrene, Aluminum Composite
- Cutting/Cutting
- Laser Cutting
- Milling
- Deep Drawing
- Gluing
- Polishing
- Forming
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milling (Plastic)Machining | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, PET-G, Polystyrene, Aluminum Composite |
| Laser CuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, PET-G, Polystyrene, Aluminum Composite |
| Deep DrawingForming | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, PET-G, Polystyrene |
| GluingJoining | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, PET-G, Polystyrene, Aluminum Composite |
| PolishingSurface | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA |
| FormingForming | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, PET-G, Polystyrene |
| CuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, PET-G, Polystyrene, Aluminum Composite |
| Manufacturing of covers, protective cladding, milled parts, laser parts, and deep drawn partsPlastic | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, PET-G, Polystyrene |
| Custom cutting of ventilated roof panels incl. chip extraction, anti-dust band, aluminum U-profiles,Plastic | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate |
| Assembly of ventilated roof panels (Linz Metropolitan Region, on request)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Acrylic Glass/PMMA, Polycarbonate |
| Consultation/Planning for construction and material selectionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
Quality assurance is carried out through detailed planning, consultation, and inspection during design and material selection; the family business relies on careful manufacturing and over 40 years of experience in plastic processing.
| Evidence | Linz |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1960
Eng. Josef Stadler patents light domes
- 1979
Foundion of 'Transparent Design' by Susanne & Josef Peter Stadler jun. (Rudolfstrasse Workshop, Bischofstrasse Linz)
- 1980
Relocation of production to Puchenau
- 1988
Relocation to Franzosenhausweg Linz
- 2001
Extension of a large production hall
- 2006
Anniversary celebration: 25 years of Transparent Design
- 2011
Transfer of the scepter to Ludwig Stadler