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Rubber & Plastics News Feature On GCP/National Silicone

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Rubber & Plastics News recently interviewed Gary Mottershead, Founder & President of GCP Industrial Products, and Nathan Pike, Vice President of GCP, as part of their focus on molded goods.

Learn as Gary and Nate discuss how the National Silicone brand was developed, why we value our relationships, and what they feel the future holds for our industry.

Read Article Feature: GCP Continues To Exceed Expectations

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