Plastic materials are typically used for series products. Choosing the wrong material can cause thousands of defective products. To avoid costly callbacks and the related loss of image, the selection of a suitable plastic material should be based on a comprehensive examination of all influencing factors, and the material selection and decision making processes should be clearly separated. The reference book “Selection of Plastics” is a practical guide to material selection for industrial production based on comprehensive consideration. Content – Excerpt: Strategy Laws and regulations Costs Material properties Production techniques Process-relevant material properties Sustainability Quality management Supply chain management Clear and coherent descriptions highlight details of the material selection process, enhanced with checklists, process sketches and a simplified visualization of technological aspects. The high degree of practice orientation and usefulness distinguish the book from competing titles, and the information can be easily applied in practice.