Founded in 1961, The Plasticmart began its business to meet the needs of the local boating community, as fiberglass and resins became the new materials replacing wood. From the beginning, Plasticmart became a major supplier to local surfboard manufacturers for the use of fiberglass surfboards with lightweight foam cores evolved. As the surfing craze rose and fell, Plasticmart transitioned to Plexiglas and acrylic materials as its medium of choice.