POLY TECH INC
10-Q, 1994-11-10
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, DC  20549
                                ______________
                                  FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
        OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
        For the quarterly period ended          SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                       -----------------------------------

                          OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
        OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
        For the transition period from ______________________to___________

                *********************************************

                       Commission file number   1-10756
                                             ---------------

                           CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.
            ------------------------------------------------------
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

        DELAWARE                                           04-2891825
- - - --------------------------------------      ------------------------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)

                *********************************************

                     Commission file number     33-35966
                                            ----------------

                                POLY-TECH, INC.
                ---------------------------------------------

         MINNESOTA                                      41-1503086
- - - --------------------------------------      ------------------------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)

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    ONE UNION STREET, BOSTON, MA                            02108
- - - --------------------------------------      ------------------------------------
(Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip Code)


                                (617) 557-2600
             ----------------------------------------------------
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days: YES   X    NO 
                                                   ------    ------


AT OCTOBER 31, 1994, 8,193,733 AND 9,510,552 SHARES OF CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.
CLASS A COMMON STOCK AND CLASS B COMMON STOCK, RESPECTIVELY, WERE OUTSTANDING.

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                           CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.
                                      
                                  FORM 10-Q
                                      
                       QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994


<TABLE>
                                    INDEX


<CAPTION>
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
                                                                               PAGE
<S>                                                                             <C>
     Item 1. Financial Statements..........................................      3

     Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
             Financial Condition and Results of Operations.................     15

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION:

     Item 1.  Legal Proceedings............................................     18

     Item 2.  Changes in Securities........................................     18

     Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities..............................     18

     Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .........     18

     Item 5.  Other Information............................................     18

     Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.............................     18

SIGNATURES.................................................................     19

INDEX TO EXHIBITS..........................................................     20
</TABLE>

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

<TABLE>
                   CARLISLE  PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<CAPTION>
(In thousands, except share
 and per share amounts)                              (Unaudited)
                                                     SEPTEMBER 30,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                         1994           1993
                                                       --------       --------
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
   Cash and equivalents                                $  2,576       $ 19,745
   Receivables--net of allowances of $2,719 as of
   September 30, 1994 and $3,025 as of
   December 31, 1993                                     64,241         46,770
   Inventories                                           45,413         43,032
   Other current assets                                   8,290          5,750
                                                       --------       --------
     Total current assets                               120,520        115,297
                                                       --------       --------
Property, plant and equipment--net of accumulated
  depreciation of $80,383 as of September 30, 1994
  and $68,606 as of December 31, 1993                   141,436        135,755
Goodwill--net                                            66,144         67,729
Other assets--net                                         6,504          7,067
                                                       --------       --------
TOTAL ASSETS                                           $334,604       $325,848
                                                       ========       ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
   Current portion of long-term debt                   $  8,888       $ 11,209
   Accounts payable                                      46,226         34,109
   Other accrued liabilities                             10,962         15,722
                                                       --------       --------
     Total current liabilities                           66,076         61,040
                                                       --------       --------
Long-term debt--net of current portion                  186,042        183,101
Deferred income taxes                                    11,007         10,816
Other non-current liabilities                             3,422          1,625
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
   Preferred stock--$.01 par value;  10,000,000 shares
      authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
   Class A common stock--$.01 par value; 50,000,000
      shares authorized; 8,193,733 and 8,000,401
      issued and outstanding as of September 30, 1994
      and December 31, 1993, respectively                    82             80
   Class B common stock--$.01 par value; 20,000,000
      shares authorized; 9,510,552 and 9,618,694
      issued and outstanding as of September 30, 1994
      and December 31, 1993, respectively                    95             96
   Additional paid-in capital                            68,359         67,904
   Retained earnings (deficit)                            (479)          1,186
                                                       --------       --------
     Total stockholders' equity                         68,057          69,266
                                                       --------       --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY             $334,604       $325,848  
                                                       ========       ========


    See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and      
    independent accountants' report.

</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                   CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Unaudited)
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)
<CAPTION>
                                              PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER  30,
                                        ---------------------------------------
                                             THREE MONTHS       NINE MONTHS
                                        -------------------  ------------------
                                         1994         1993     1994      1993
                                        --------    -------  --------  --------
<S>                                     <C>         <C>      <C>       <C>
Net sales                               $104,258    $94,790  $285,352  $273,388
Cost of goods sold                        79,773     68,108   215,639   197,862
                                        --------    -------  --------  --------
Gross profit                              24,485     26,682    69,713    75,526

Operating expenses                        18,763     16,234    50,649    49,099
Goodwill and other amortization              778        743     2,295     2,228
                                        --------    -------  --------  --------
Operating income                           4,944      9,705    16,769    24,199
Interest expense                           4,747      5,535    14,689    17,156
Interest and other income                    (15)       (68)     (149)     (290)
                                        --------    -------  --------  --------
Income before provision for
  income taxes, extraordinary item
  and cumulative effect of change
  in accounting principle                    212      4,238     2,229     7,333
Provision for income taxes                    90      1,573       937     2,933
                                        --------    -------  --------  --------
Income before extraordinary
  item and cumulative effect of
  change in accounting principle             122      2,665     1,292     4,400
Extraordinary item (net of taxes of
  $1,574 in 1994 and $138 in 1993)             -          -    (2,462)     (234)
Cumulative effect of change in
  accounting principle relating
  to income taxes                              -          -         -     1,586
                                        --------    -------  --------  --------
Net income (loss)                       $    122    $ 2,665  $ (1,170) $  5,752  
                                        ========    =======  ========  ========
Earnings per common share:
Before extraordinary item and
  change in accounting principle        $    .01    $   .15  $    .07  $    .25
Extraordinary item                             -          -      (.14)     (.01)
Cumulative effect of change in
  accounting principle relating
  to income taxes                              -          -         -       .09
                                        --------    -------  --------  --------
Net income (loss)                       $    .01    $   .15  $   (.07) $    .33
                                        ========    =======  ========  ========
Weighted average of common
and common equivalent shares              17,704     17,686    17,688    17,664  
                                        ========    =======  ========  ========



    See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and
    independent accountants' report.


</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                    CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (Unaudited)
                                (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                   NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                   -------------------------------
                                                          1994        1993
                                                        --------    --------
<S>                                                     <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)                                       $ (1,170)   $  5,752
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
   net cash flows from operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization                           16,055      14,260
  Deferred income taxes                                      301         (70)
 Bad debt expense                                             48         261
  Write-off of deferred financing costs                    1,331         122
  Change in accounting principle                               -      (1,586)
  Other                                                        5        (139)
 Changes in assets and liabilities:
      Receivables                                        (17,519)     (9,260)
      Inventories                                         (2,381)     (1,338)
      Other current assets                                (2,650)      3,188
      Accounts payable                                    12,117       1,472
      Other accrued liabilities                           (2,039)      3,485
      Other assets                                          (723)       (486)
                                                        --------    --------
Total adjustments                                          4,545       9,909
                                                        --------    --------
Net cash provided by operating activities                  3,375      15,661
                                                        --------    --------
CASH FLOWS USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment--net        (16,760)    (11,164)
Purchase of minority interest of subsidiary               (3,221)          -
Sale of assets of trucking subsidiary                          -       1,500
                                                        --------    --------
Net cash used for investing activities                   (19,981)     (9,664)
                                                        --------    --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt                             (82,486)     (5,907)
Issuance of long-term debt                                45,225         467
Borrowings under long-term accounts receivable 
   securitization                                         35,000           -
Borrowings under long-term line of credit                 33,168           -
Repayments under long-term line of credit                (30,287)          -
Interest rate contract settlement                              -       2,000
Deferred financing costs                                  (1,639)        (19)
Exercise of stock options                                    456          41
Other                                                          -         202
                                                        --------    --------
Net cash used for financing activities                      (563)     (3,216)
                                                        --------    --------
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS:
Net increase (decrease)                                  (17,169)      2,781
Beginning of period                                       19,745      17,750
                                                        --------    --------
End of period                                           $  2,576    $ 20,531
                                                        ========    ========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
Interest paid                                           $ 13,659    $ 11,935
Income taxes paid                                       $    543    $    771
</TABLE>

    See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and
    independent accountants' report.


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                    CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
         NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

            (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
                (Unaudited--See Independent Accountants' Report)

A.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Carlisle
Plastics, Inc. (the "Company") pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission.  In the opinion of management, the condensed
consolidated financial statements reflect the adjustments, which are of a normal
recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position
as of September 30,1994 and December 31, 1993 and the results of operations for
the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993 and cash
flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993.  While the interim
financial statements and accompanying notes are unaudited, they have been
reviewed by Deloitte & Touche LLP,  the Company's independent certified public
accountants.

Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results expected
for the full year.  Certain amounts in prior periods' financial statements have
been reclassified  to conform to the current period's presentation.

These  condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the audited  consolidated financial statements and notes
included  in  the  Company's Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 1993
and the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter  ended  June 30, 1994.

<TABLE>
B.   INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following at September 30, 1994 and December       
31, 1993:


<CAPTION>
                                   (Unaudited)
                                   September 30,  December 31,
                                       1994           1993
                                     --------       --------         
<S>                                  <C>            <C>
Raw materials                        $17,984        $13,909
Finished Goods                        27,429         29,123
                                     -------        -------         
Total                                $45,413        $43,032
                                     =======        =======
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C.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Management fees incurred with respect to services rendered by affiliates of a
major stockholder were $313 and $375 for the three months ended September 30,
1994 and 1993, respectively, and $1,063 and $1,125 for the nine months ended
September 30, 1994 and 1993, respectively.  The management agreement dated
May 22, 1994 has been superseded by a new management agreement dated as of
September 12, 1994.  The new management agreement provides for the payment of
management fees in the amount of $750 for the twelve month period commencing on
September 1, 1994 and expires on August 30, 1995.

During the third quarter of 1994, the Company loaned $100 to an officer/director
for relocation expenses in exchange for a promissory note, which bears interest
at 6% and is due August 1997.  As of September  30, 1994, accrued interest under
the note is $1.


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                    CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
         NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

D.   DEBT FINANCING

On October 25, 1994, the Company increased the availability under its inventory
and receivable lines from $20 and $35 million to $25 and $45    million,
respectively.  As of September 30, 1994, amounts available for additional
borrowing under these lines based upon the provisions of the revised agreements
aggregated $18.4 million.

E.   UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF
     CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited condensed consolidating financial information of Carlisle Plastics,   
Inc. and subsidiaries follows.


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                    CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
         NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

E.    Unaudited Condensed Financial Information of
      Carlisle Plastics, Inc. and Subsidiaries (continued)

<TABLE>
                          CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
<CAPTION>
                                                                        SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                                ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                Carlisle                      Non-Guarantor
                                                Plastics,       Poly-Tech,    Subsidiaries    Eliminations       Total
                                                  Inc.           Inc.(1)          (2)
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
<S>                                             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents                            $  1,805        $      1        $    770        $       -       $  2,576
Receivables--net (6)                                   -               -          64,241                -         64,241
Inventories (6)                                   45,212               -             201                -         45,413
Notes receivable from subsidiary (4) (7)          22,583               -               -          (22,583)             -
Receivable from subsidiaries or parent                 -          35,204          51,394          (86,598)             -
Other current assets                               5,256           7,663           2,074           (6,703)         8,290
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
   Total current assets                           74,856          42,868         118,680         (115,884)       120,520
Notes receivable from subsidiaries (3) (4) (7)   142,287               -               -         (142,287)             -
Investment in subsidiaries                        44,092          70,540               -         (114,632)             -
Property, plant and equipment--net (7)            54,329          29,319          57,788                -        141,436
 Goodwill--net                                     4,059          11,870          50,215                -         66,144
Other assets--net                                  4,967               1           1,536                -          6,504
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
TOTAL ASSETS                                    $324,590        $154,598        $228,219        $(372,803)      $334,604
                                                ========        ========        ========        =========       ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
   EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt (7)           $  8,810        $      -        $     78        $       -       $  8,888
Accounts payable                                  43,322             680           2,224                -         46,226
Note payable to parent (4) (7)                         -           1,259          21,324          (22,583)             -
Payable to subsidiaries or parent                 45,547          39,042           2,009          (86,598)             -
Other accrued liabilities                          4,444             948          12,273           (6,703)        10,962
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
   Total current liabilities                     102,123          41,929          37,908         (115,884)        66,076
Long-term debt--net of current portion (7)       150,552               -          35,490                -        186,042
Note payable to parent (3) (4) (7)                     -          95,614          46,673         (142,287)             -
Deferred income taxes                              2,336           3,790           4,881                -         11,007
Other non-current liabilities                      3,422               -               -                -          3,422
Stockholders' equity:
Intercompany preferred stock (5)                       -          15,000               -          (15,000)             -
Common stock                                         177           1,300          70,569          (71,869)           177
Additional paid-in capital                        68,359               -          27,763          (27,763)        68,359
Retained earnings (deficit)                       (2,379)         (3,035)          4,935                -           (479)
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
   Total stockholders' equity                     66,157          13,265         103,267         (114,632)        68,057
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
     STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                       $324,590        $154,598        $228,219        $(372,803)      $334,604
                                                ========        ========        ========        =========       ========
</TABLE>


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                    CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
         NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


<TABLE>
E.    UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF
      CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (continued)


<CAPTION>
                                                                           DECEMBER 31, 1993
                                                ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                Carlisle                      Non-Guarantor
                                                Plastics,       Poly-Tech,    Subsidiaries    Eliminations       Total
                                                  Inc.           Inc.(1)          (2)
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
<S>                                             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents                            $ 19,419        $      1        $    325        $       -       $ 19,745
Receivables--net                                  17,983          16,080          12,707                -         46,770
Inventories                                       15,554           7,307          20,171                -         43,032
Notes receivable from subsidiary (4)              21,317               -               -          (21,317)             -
Receivable from subsidiaries or parent            32,706               -          11,520          (44,226)             -
Other current assets                               1,060           7,186           2,062           (4,558)         5,750
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
   Total current assets                          108,039          30,574          46,785          (70,101)       115,297
Notes receivable from subsidiaries (3) (4)       118,806               -               -         (118,806)             -
Investment in subsidiaries                        17,329          70,540               -          (87,869)             -
Property, plant and equipment--net                50,433          29,823          55,499                -        135,755
Goodwill--net                                      4,330          12,128          51,271                -         67,729
Other assets--net                                  4,963             525           1,579                -          7,067
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
TOTAL ASSETS                                    $303,900        $143,590        $155,134        $(276,776)      $325,848
                                                ========        ========        ========        =========       ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
   EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt               $ 10,980        $      -        $    229        $       -       $ 11,209
Accounts payable                                  31,818             470           1,821                -         34,109
Note payable to parent (4)                             -               -          21,317          (21,317)             -
Payable to subsidiaries or parent                      -          30,659          13,567          (44,226)             -
Other accrued liabilities                          6,813           2,688          10,779           (4,558)        15,722
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
   Total current liabilities                      49,611          33,817          47,713          (70,101)        61,040
Long-term debt--net of current portion           182,457               -             644                -        183,101
Note payable to parent (3) (4)                         -          90,000          28,806         (118,806)             -
Deferred income taxes                              2,481           3,835           4,500                -         10,816
Other non-current liabilities                      1,625               -               -                -          1,625
Stockholders' equity:
Intercompany preferred stock (5)                       -          15,000               -          (15,000)             -
Common stock                                         176           1,300          72,069          (73,369)           176
Additional paid-in capital                        67,904               -               -                -         67,904
Retained earnings (deficit)                         (354)           (362)          1,402              500          1,186
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
   Total stockholders' equity                     67,726          15,938          73,471          (87,869)        69,266
                                                --------        --------        --------        ---------       --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
     STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                       $303,900        $143,590        $155,134        $(276,776)      $325,848
                                                ========        ========        ========        =========       ========
</TABLE>


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                   CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
        NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

E.    UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF
      CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (continued)

<TABLE>
                                CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<CAPTION>
                                                      THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER  30, 1994
                                        ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Carlisle                     Non-Guarantor
                                        Plastics,      Poly-Tech,    Subsidiaries      Eliminations       Total
                                          Inc.          Inc.(1)          (2)
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
<S>                                     <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Net sales                               $107,088        $7,553          $18,586         $(28,969)       $104,258
Cost of goods sold                        89,344         3,751           15,647          (28,969)         79,773
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Gross profit                              17,744         3,802            2,939                -          24,485
Operating expenses                        17,453           367            1,721                -          19,541
Intercompany interest expense (income)    (4,015)        3,688              327                -               -
Interest expense                           4,146             -              601                -           4,747
Interest and other income                    (12)           (1)              (2)               -             (15)
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Income (loss) before
   provision for income taxes                172          (252)             292                -             212
Provision for income taxes (benefit)         (31)         (105)             226                -              90
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Net income (loss)                       $    203        $ (147)         $    66         $      -        $    122
                                        ========       ========         ========        =========       ========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
                                        ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Carlisle                     Non-Guarantor
                                        Plastics,      Poly-Tech,    Subsidiaries      Eliminations       Total
                                          Inc.          Inc.(1)          (2)
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
<S>                                     <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Net sales                               $39,077         $34,693         $37,685         $(16,665)       $94,790
Cost of goods sold                       30,083          26,170          28,520          (16,665)        68,108
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Gross profit                              8,994           8,523           9,165                -         26,682
Operating expenses                        5,300           5,932           5,745                -         16,977
Intercompany interest expense (income)   (4,802)          3,600           1,202                -              -
Interest expense                          5,422               -             113                -          5,535
Interest and other income                   (67)              1              (2)               -            (68)
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Income (loss) before provision
   for income taxes                       3,141          (1,010)          2,107                -          4,238
Provision for income taxes                1,037              10             526                -          1,573
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Net income (loss)                       $ 2,104         $(1,020)        $ 1,581         $      -        $ 2,665
                                        ========       ========         ========        =========       ========
</TABLE>

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                   CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
        NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

E.    UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF
      CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (continued)

<TABLE>
                                    CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<CAPTION>
                                                          NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                        ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Carlisle                     Non-Guarantor
                                        Plastics,      Poly-Tech,    Subsidiaries      Eliminations       Total
                                          Inc.          Inc.(1)          (2)
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
<S>                                     <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Net sales                               $274,212        $15,987         $52,687         $(57,534)       $285,352
Cost of goods sold                       225,959          8,392          38,822          (57,534)        215,639
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Gross profit                              48,253          7,595          13,865                -          69,713
Operating expenses                        46,737          1,193           5,014                -          52,944
Intercompany interest expense (income)   (12,596)        11,011           1,585                -               -
Interest expense                          13,508              -           1,181                -          14,689
Interest and other income                   (146)            (1)             (2)               -            (149)
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Income (loss) before provision for
  income taxes and extraordinary item        750         (4,608)          6,087                -           2,229
Provision for income taxes (benefit)         315         (1,935)          2,557                -             937
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item      435         (2,673)          3,530                -           1,292
Extraordinary item -- early
   retirement of debt, net of taxes       (2,460)             -              (2)               -          (2,462)
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Net income (loss)                       $ (2,025)       $(2,673)        $ 3,528         $      -        $ (1,170)
                                        ========       ========         ========        =========       ========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
                                        ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Carlisle                     Non-Guarantor
                                        Plastics,      Poly-Tech,    Subsidiaries      Eliminations       Total
                                          Inc.          Inc.(1)          (2)
                                         --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
<S>                                     <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Net sales                               $104,004        $86,998         $112,600        $(30,214)       $273,388
Cost of goods sold                        79,946         61,408           86,722         (30,214)        197,862
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Gross profit                              24,058         25,590           25,878               -          75,526
Operating expenses                        14,502         18,420           18,405               -          51,327
Intercompany interest expense (income)   (14,199)        10,800            3,399               -               -
Interest expense                          16,812              1              343               -          17,156
Interest and other income                   (275)             -              (15)              -            (290)
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Income (loss) before provision for 
  income taxes, extraordinary item and
  cumulative effect of change
  in accounting principle                  7,218         (3,631)           3,746               -           7,333
Provision for income taxes (benefit)       1,938            (31)           1,026               -           2,933
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item
  and cumulative effect of change in
  accounting principle                     5,280         (3,600)           2,720               -           4,400
Extraordinary item -- early
  retirement of debt, net of taxes          (234)             -                -               -            (234)
Cumulative effect of change in 
  accounting principle relating to 
  income taxes                             2,489            (69)            (834)              -           1,586
                                        --------       --------         --------        ---------       --------
Net income (loss)                       $  7,535        $(3,669)        $  1,886        $      -        $  5,752
                                        ========       ========         ========        =========       ========
</TABLE>


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                   CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
        NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


E.    UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF
      CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (continued)

(1)  Poly-Tech,  Inc. ("Poly-Tech") has guaranteed the Company's  Notes.
     The aggregate principal amount  of  this  indebtedness was $109,100 as of
     September  30,  1994.  American Western Corporation ("American Western"),
     a wholly-owned subsidiary of Poly-Tech, is not obligated under any of such
     guarantees by Poly-Tech.

(2)  Non-guarantor subsidiaries include American Western, Rhino-X
     Industries, Inc. ("Rhino-X"), A&E Products (Far East) Ltd., Plasticos
     Bajacal, S.A. de C.V., A&E -- Korea, Ltd. and Carlisle Plastics Funding
     Corporation ("CPFC").

(3)  Poly-Tech's Intercompany Notes include a $55,000 Intercompany Note
     issued March 23, 1990 and  a  $35,000  Intercompany Note issued April 7,
     1989  (together  the "Intercompany Notes") payable to the Company ten
     years from their respective dates of issuance, without amortization, and
     bear  interest  at 16% per annum.  The Intercompany  Notes  may  be
     prepaid at any time, in whole or in part, at 100% of their principal
     amount plus accrued interest to the date of prepayment.  The Intercompany
     Notes are unsecured and rank pari passu in right of payment with  all
     other existing and future senior subordinated indebtedness  of Poly-Tech.
     Additionally,  the  Intercompany Notes, pursuant  to  their  terms,  are
     subordinated in right of payment to all other unsubordinated indebtedness
     of Poly-Tech, including the guarantees by Poly-Tech of the Notes.

(4)  The Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries' Intercompany Notes include a $4,000 note
     issued July 16, 1991, bearing interest at 8% per annum, which was repaid on
     January 1, 1994; a $17,317 note issued January 1, 1994 payable upon demand,
     without amortization, bearing interest at the commercial paper rate (4.92%
     at September 30, 1994) plus 1.25% per annum; and a $28,806 note issued June
     19, 1992 payable March 1, 1996, without amortization, bearing        
     interest at LIBOR (5.0625% at September 30, 1994) plus 2.375% per annum. 
     These Intercompany Notes may be prepaid at any time, in whole or in part,
     at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued interest to the date
     of prepayment.  The Intercompany Notes are unsecured and rank pari passu in
     right of payment with all other existing and future             
     indebtedness of Rhino-X and American Western.

(5)  The intercompany preferred stock has $2,063 cumulative preferred 
     dividends in arrears.

(6)  On  March 9, 1994, Poly-Tech, American Western and Rhino-X entered
     into asset purchase agreements  with  Carlisle  Plastics,  Inc.   Under
     these  asset  purchase agreements, all accounts receivable  and  inventory
     were sold from  the  subsidiaries  to  Carlisle Plastics, Inc.  On March
     9,  1994,  these  three subsidiaries also entered  into  contract
     manufacturing agreements  with  Carlisle Plastics, Inc., under which the
     subsidiaries provide manufacturing services  to Carlisle Plastics, Inc.
     With the implementation  of  these agreements, Carlisle Plastics,  Inc.
     became responsible for all selling  and  administrative duties for the
     Company.  The  asset purchase and contract manufacturing agreements were
     effective January 1, 1994.


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                   CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
        NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


E.    UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF
      CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (continued)

(7)  On  April 4, 1994, Poly-Tech, American Western and Rhino-X sold
     certain assets as part of  the Company's  sale  and  leaseback financing.
     The  subsidiaries  entered  into sublease agreements with Carlisle
     Plastics, Inc.  The sublease agreements were equal to each subsidiary's
     pro  rata  share (based on assets sold by each subsidiary) of the
     Company's external sale   and leaseback  financing and have similar terms.
     The capital lease  obligations related to these subleases are included in
     Intercompany Notes of $6,873, $4,977 and $16,897 for Poly-Tech, American
     Western and Rhino-X, respectively.

(8)   On April 14, 1994, the Company entered into a five-year $35,000
      accounts receivable securitization program.  The line was
      increased to $45,000 on October 25, 1994.  Under this
      program, the Company sold and will continue to sell substantially all
      of its accounts receivable to its newly-formed, wholly-owned
      subsidiary, CPFC.  CPFC purchases the accounts receivable of the 
      Company with proceeds from its borrowings under a commercial paper 
      facility.  The purchased accounts receivable are solely the assets of 
      CPFC.  In the event of liquidation of CPFC, creditors of CPFC would be 
      entitled to satisfy their claims from CPFC's assets prior to any 
      distribution to the Company.




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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT


Carlisle Plastics, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of
Carlisle Plastics, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of September  30, 1994
and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three
and nine month periods ended September 30, 1994 and 1993 and cash flows for
the nine month periods ended September 30, 1994 and 1993.  These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  A review of interim financial
information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial
data and of making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is
the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a
whole.  Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to such condensed consolidated financial statements for them to be in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of Carlisle Plastics, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not
presented herein); and in our report dated February 9, 1994, we expressed an
unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.  In our
opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated
balance sheet as of December 31,1993 is fairly stated, in all material respects,
in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.





DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
October 25, 1994



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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
           FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   NET SALES

The Company's net sales for the three months ended September 30, 1994 increased
10.0% to $104.3 million from $94.8 million for the three months ended September
30, 1993, primarily due to a 30% increase in sales for the hanger business.  Net
sales for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 increased 4.4% to $285.4
million from $273.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1993.  Unit
volume increases of 9% for the three month period and 12% for the nine month
period were partially offset by decreases in unit selling prices.

   GROSS PROFIT

The Company's gross margins during the current quarter were significantly
impacted by continued increases in the cost of raw materials, primarily resins. 
Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 1994 decreased to $24.5
million from $26.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 1993.  Gross
profit for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 decreased to $69.7
million from $75.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1993. Gross
profit as a percent of sales decreased to 23.5% from 28.1% for the three month
period and decreased to 24.4% from 27.6% for the nine month period. The decrease
in gross profit for both the periods was largely due to the delay in passing on
increases in resin prices to customers.

   OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses, exclusive of goodwill and other amortization, for the three
months ended September 30, 1994 increased to $18.8 million from $16.2 million
for the three months ended September 30, 1993 and increased to $50.6    million
for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 from $49.1 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1993.  The increase was due to higher selling and
advertising expenses as a result of increased unit sales.

   INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

Income from operations decreased to $4.9 million for the three months ended
September 30, 1994 from $9.7 million for the same period in 1993.  Income
from operations decreased to $16.8 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1994 from $24.2 million for the same period in 1993.

   INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing costs, decreased
14.2% to $4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 1994 from $5.5
million for the three months ended September 30, 1993 and decreased 14.4% to
$14.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 from $17.2   million
for the nine months ended September 30, 1993.  The decrease was due to the
refinancing of fixed rate debt with lower rate variable rate debt.

   INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes is based upon the estimated effective tax rate
for each respective year.



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   NET INCOME (LOSS)

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 1994 decreased to $.1
million from $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 1993.  Net
loss for the nine months ended September  30, 1994 was $1.2 million. The loss
included a $2.5 million extraordinary charge due to the early extinguishment of
debt.  Net income of $5.8 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1993 included a benefit of $1.6 million from the cumulative effect of an
accounting principle change relating to the adoption of SFAS No. 109 and $.2
million extraordinary charge due to the early extinguishment of debt.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's working capital as of September 30, 1994 was $54.4
million, an increase of $0.2 million from the working capital balance
at December 31, 1993.

For the nine months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993, net cash flow
provided by operations was $3.4 million and $15.7 million,
respectively.  This change was the result of receivables, which
increased $17.5 million from December 31, 1993 to September 30, 1994
as a result of increased selling prices.  In addition, accounts
payable increased $12.1 million from December 31, 1993 to September
30, 1994 as a result of higher raw material costs. Principal uses of
cash in 1994 included net capital expenditures of $16.8 million.
Capital expenditures for 1994 are expected to approximate depreciation
expense.

On January 1, 1994, the Company purchased the minority interest shares of
Rhino-X for $4.0 million, net of $.8 million for sales tax payments made
by the Company and recoverable from the minority shareholders.

On March 1, 1994, the Company retired $10.0 million of its Senior Variable Rate
Notes due 1994 upon maturity.

On March 9, 1994, the Company entered into a three-year $55.0 million revolving
credit facility.  At September 30, 1994, $2.9 million was outstanding under this
revolving credit facility. On April 1, 1994 the Company retired the $0.3 million
balance of one of its industrial revenue bonds. On April 4, 1994, the Company
entered into a five-year sale and leaseback financing.  The Company utilized
existing cash balances and proceeds from the sale and leaseback financing to
retire the $68.5 million outstanding balance of its 13.75% Senior Fixed Rate
Notes, three years prior to maturity at 103.93% of their principal amount.  The
premium and the related write-off of deferred financing costs were recorded as
an extraordinary charge of $2.5 million (net of taxes) in the first quarter of
1994.

On April 14, 1994, the Company completed a five-year accounts receivable
securitization  agreement for $35.0 million and used the proceeds to pay down
outstanding revolving credit advances.  The Company reduced the revolving credit
agreement to $20.0 million.

On October 25, 1994 the Company increased the maximum availability
under the inventory and receivables lines from $20 and $35 million to
$25 and $45 million, respectively.

In the third quarter of 1993, the Company entered into an interest rate swap
agreement with a notional principal amount of $90.0 million, terminating on June
15, 1997 (matching the principal and due date of the Company's 10.25% Senior
Fixed Rate Notes) to manage interest expense.  Under the agreement, the Company
receives interest at a fixed rate (4.9%) and pays interest at a floating rate
(LIBOR), which is established in arrears at six month intervals.  The
agreement is collateralized by a letter of credit.  The net interest
differential of $0.2 million and $0.3 million was recorded as an


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increase in interest expense in the three month and nine month periods ended
September 30, 1994, respectively.  The net interest differential of $0.1 million
was recorded as a reduction in interest expense in the three and nine month
periods ended September 30, 1993. The Company is subject to interest rate risk
during the term of the swap agreement.  A sufficient increase in market interest
rates during the term of the agreement could result in the Company having a net
payment obligation under the agreement.

On May 5, 1994, the Company bought an interest rate corridor for $1.5
million with a notional principal amount of $90.0 million, which
limits the Company's interest rate on the interest rate swap agreement
at levels between 5.86% to 7.36% beginning in June 1995.  The term of
this corridor is June 15, 1995 through June 15, 1997; the principal
and due date matches that of the Company's 10.25% Senior Fixed Rate
Notes.  The cost of entering into the interest rate corridor has been
deferred and will be amortized over the term of the agreement.  The
Company is subject to interest rate risk during the period of this
corridor to the extent that the LIBOR rate, established in arrears at
six month intervals, exceeds 7.36%.

Based upon market information provided by the counterparty as of
September 30, 1994, the estimated net cost of terminating the interest
rate agreements approximated $4.7 million.

The Company expects its cash on hand, funds from operations and
borrowings available under existing credit facilities to be sufficient
to cover future operating and investing cash requirements.
Based upon the Company's expected ability to generate funds from
operations, management believes that the Company will have the funds
necessary to meet all of its financing requirements and obligations.
The Company is, however, exploring options to further extend its
available credit facilities in order to create additional liquidity.
This is likely to take the form of a $15 million addition to the
Company's existing $90 million 10 1/4% Senior Unsecured Notes.  The
proceeds of such financing would be used to pay down existing lines of
credit and create additional availability.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In October 1994, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 119, "Disclosure About
Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial
Instruments."  Management is evaluating the financial statement
impact, if any, on the Company's adoption of this standard for the
year ended December 31, 1994.


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<PAGE>   18


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings:

        None.

Item 2. Changes in Securities:

        None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities:

        None.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders:

        None.

Item 5. Other Information:

        None.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K:

        (a) Exhibits

            The Index to Exhibits is set forth on page 20.

        (b) Reports on Form 8-K

            None.





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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.




                            CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.




Date November 9, 1994                       /s/ Patrick J. O'Leary
     ----------------                       -------------------------
                                            Patrick J. O'Leary
                                            Chief Financial Officer
                                            (Principal Financial and
                                            Accounting Officer) and
                                            Director




                                POLY-TECH, INC.


Date November 9, 1994                       /s/ Patrick J. O'Leary
     ----------------                       -------------------------
                                            Patrick J. O'Leary
                                            Chief Financial Officer
                                            (Principal Financial and
                                            Accounting Officer)




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                    CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS

10.8      Management Agreement dated as of September 12, 1994
          between the Company and Carlisle Plastics Management
          Corporation.

10.14     Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of October
          25, 1994 by and among the borrowers under the Credit
          Agreement referenced in Exhibit 10.14 of the Company's
          Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March
          31, 1994 and General Electric Capital Corporation ("GECC"),
          as Agent and Lender.

10.20     First Amendment to Equipment Lease Agreement and
          Amendment No. 2 dated as of August 17, 1994 and October 25,
          1994 respectively, by and between the Company and GECC.

10.21     Amendments to Equipment Sublease Agreements by and
          between the Company and Poly-Tech, American Western and
          Rhino-X dated as of August 17, 1994 and  October 25, 1994.

10.25     Amendment No. 1 to Receivables Funding and Servicing
          Agreement dated as of October 25, 1994 by and among CPFC, as
          Borrower, Redwood Receivables Corporation ("Redwood"), as
          Lender, the Company, as Servicer, and GECC, as Operating
          Agent and Collateral Agent.

10.26     Note dated October 25, 1994 in the amount of $45,000,000
          issued by CPFC to Redwood pursuant to the Receivables
          Funding and Servicing Agreement referenced in Exhibit 10.25.

10.27     Amendment No. 1 to Receivables Sale Agreement dated as of
          October 25, 1994 by and between the Company and CPFC.

10.28     Note dated October 25, 1994 in the amount of $45,000,000
          issued by the Company to CPFC pursuant to the Receivables
          Sale Agreement referenced in Exhibit 10.27.




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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.8

                    CARLISLE PLASTICS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION


                                        September 12, 1994


Carlisle Plastics, Inc.
One Union Street
Boston, MA  02108

ATTN:          Patrick O'Leary, Chief Financial Officer
RE:            Management Services Agreement

Dear Mr. O'Leary:

        On  behalf  of Carlisle Plastics, Inc. (the "Company") you  have
requested that Carlisle Plastics Management Corporation ("CPMC")  provide  the 
Company  with  management  and  oversight assistance in the areas of:

          -    Operational and information management;

          -    Strategic marketing planning;

          -    Systems development and implementation;

          -    Executive resource management;

          -    Finance and banking relationships;

          -    Taxation;

          -    Financial and managerial accounting;

          -    Consultation regarding legal, auditing,
               pension, actuarial, and other required
               professional services; and

          -    Other business decisionmaking strategies

collectively, "Management Services."  You have further  requested that  CPMC 
be  available for the furnishing of  such  management services  on  an 
as-needed basis  and  that  CPMC  provide  the necessary  personnel  and
professionals in order  to  assist  the  Company  in meeting its overall
business mission.  The management services listed above are not intended to be
all inclusive.



<PAGE>   2
Carlisle Plastics, Inc.
September 12, 1994
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Accordingly, CPMC agrees to furnish additional services to the Company, from 
time to time, as such additional services are requested by the Company.

                The Company will, at all times, protect, defend, indemnify and 
otherwise hold CPMC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents
(collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" and each individually, an "Indemnified
Party") harmless against and from any and all claims, suits,  actions, debts,
costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees), losses,  obligations, judgments,
charges and expenses of any nature whatsoever suffered or incurred by such
Indemnified Parties with respect to any management  service or services rendered
to the Company pursuant to this Agreement. This indemnity shall survive the
termination of this Agreement. If any claim is made against any Indemnified
Party that, if sustained, would give rise to a liability pursuant to this
paragraph, the Indemnified Party shall promptly  cause written notice of the
claim to be delivered to the Company and shall  afford the Company and its
counsel, at the Company's sole expense, the opportunity to defend or settle the
claim; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the failure to give such notice shall not relieve
the Company from liability hereunder except to the extent that the Company has
actually been damaged by such  failure.  The Company shall notify the
Indemnified Party within 30 days after receipt of such notice of its decision
whether to assume defense of such  claim. If the Company assumes the defense of
a claim that exclusively seeks monetary damages, it shall have the right to
conduct the defense of such claim and to make such settlement with regard
thereto as it shall in its sole discretion determine. If the Company assumes the
defense of a claim that  seeks non- monetary relief, it shall have the right to
conduct the defense of  such claim in consultation with the Indemnified Party
and to make such settlement

                    (i)  with respect to non-monetary relief, as
               shall be consented to by the Indemnified Party,
               such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, and

                    (ii)  with respect to monetary damages, if
               any,  as the Company shall in its sole discretion
               determine.

If the Company does not assume the defense of a claim, the Indemnified Party
shall have the right to conduct the defense of such claim in consultation with
the Company and to make such settlement as shall be consented by the Company,
such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.

        This letter agreement will serve to memorialize the past practices in
which the Company and CPMC have engaged with respect to management services and
will also serve to evidence the management services agreement which CPMC and the
Company have reached with respect to the furnishing of management services for
the twelve month period commencing September 1, 1994.  This agreement supersedes
the Letter Agreement of May 22, 1994, which agreement is now null and void.



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Carlisle Plastics, Inc.
September 12, 1994
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        CPMC  will  charge  the Company  an  annual  fee  (the "Management
Fee") in an amount of $750,000 for the 1-year  period commencing  on  September 
1,  1994,  and  ending  on  the  first anniversary  of such date.  The
Management Fee will  be  due  and payable in equal monthly installments on the
tenth (10th) day  of the  month  during  which the services are provided.  
CPMC  will invoice  the  Company  monthly for each  installment.   If  other
services   are  arranged  by  CPMC  or  are  provided  by   other independent 
professionals arranged with or by CPMC's assistance, the  Company agrees to be
responsible for such professional fees. Such   responsibility  may  be 
satisfied,  depending  upon   the circumstances, by

                    (1)  an increase in the monthly amount,
                    (2)  direct payment to the independent professional who 
                         provided the service, or
                    (3)  reimbursement to CPMC for any amounts advanced on the
                         Company's behalf.

        The Company agrees to promptly reimburse CPMC for all travel and  other 
reasonable  expenses incurred  or  paid  by  CPMC  in  the performance of
management services pursuant to this Agreement, in each case consistent with
the past practices of the Company and subject  to receipt  by  the  Company of
such expense reports and receipts  as  it shall reasonably request.

        This  Agreement may be amended at any time with  the  joint consent of
CPMC and the Company.

        If  this  represents your understanding of  our  Agreement, please date
and sign the enclosed copy of this letter and return it to me at your earliest
convenience.

                              Sincerely,

                              CARLISLE PLASTICS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION



                              By   /s/ William H. Binnie
                                   ----------------------------
                                   William H. Binnie, President

Acknowledged and accepted on September 12, 1994:

CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.



By   /s/  Patrick J. O'Leary
     ---------------------------------------------
     Patrick O'Leary, Chief Financial Officer


<PAGE>   1

                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.14


                      THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT


        This THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment"), dated as of
October 25, 1994, is by and among CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC., a Delaware
corporation, as Borrower, POLY-TECH, INC., a Minnesota corporation, A&E PRODUCTS
(FAR EAST) LTD., a Hong Kong corporation,  PLASTICOS BAJACAL S.A- DE  C.V.,  a 
Mexican corporation, RHINO-X INDUSTRIES, INC., a Delaware corporation, A&E 
KOREA, LTD., a Delaware corporation, AMERICAN WESTERN CORPORATION, a Delaware
corporation, and AWC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION, a South Dakota corporation,
collectively as the Co-Obligors, and GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, a
New York corporation, as Agent and as Lender.

                                    RECITALS

        A.    The parties hereto are parties to that certain Credit Agreement,
dated as of March 9, 1994, as amended by that  certain First Amendment to Credit
Agreement and Security Agreement, dated as  of  April  14,  1994  and  that
Second  Amendment  to  Credit Agreement  dated  as  of  April 15, 1994 (as 
amended,  restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the
"Credit Agreement"), pursuant to which Lender has made and may  hereafter make 
loans  and  advances  and other  extensions  of  credit  to Borrower;

        B.   Borrower and Co-Obligors desire, and Agent is willing, to  further
amend certain provisions of the Credit Agreement, all on the terms and
conditions set forth in this Amendment; and

        C.    Each capitalized term used in this Amendment and  not otherwise 
defined  in  this Amendment  shall  have  the  meaning ascribed  thereto  in 
SCHEDULE A to the Credit  Agreement;  this Amendment shall constitute a Loan
Document; these Recitals  shall be construed as part of this Amendment.

        NOW,  THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises  and  the mutual
covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto  agree as follows:

        1.   Amendment of the Credit Agreement.
             ----------------------------------

        1.1   SECTION  1.1(A)  of the Credit  Agreement  is  hereby amended  by
deleting the figure "$55,000,000" on the eighth  line thereof and by
substituting therefor the figure "$25,000,000" and by deleting the second
sentence thereof in its entirety.

        1.2   SECTION 6.3 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by  deleting
the word "and" prior to the clause (xii) thereof and by  adding  immediately
after clause (xii) thereof the  following new clause (xiii):

        and (xiii) any Indebtedness incurred to raise the Additional Capital.



<PAGE>   2

        1.3   SECTION 8.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by  adding
immediately after clause (o) thereof the following new clause (p):

                      (p)  Borrower shall fail to raise the
          Additional Capital by February 22, 1995, and, at any
          time after such failure, Borrower shall fail  to
          maintain  a  weekly average of  unused  Borrowing
          Availability and Excess Availability (as defined in the
          Receivables Securitization Facility) in the aggregate
          of not less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000),
          measured on a weekly basis for the prior week.

        1.4   The  Credit Agreement is hereby amended  by  amending SCHEDULE A
as follows:

           (a)   SCHEDULE  A  is hereby amended by  deleting  the
     figure "$20,000,000" on the fifth line of clause (b) of  the
     definition of "Borrowing Base" and by substituting  therefor
     the figure "$25,000,000."

           (b)   SCHEDULE  A  is hereby amended by  deleting  the
     figure "$55,000,000" on the second line of the definition of
     "Maximum Revolving Credit Loan" and by substituting therefor
     the figure "$25,000,000."

           (c)   SCHEDULE  A  is hereby amended by  deleting  the
     figure  Thirty-Five  Million Dollars ($35,000,000)"  on  the
     fifth  line of the definition of "Receivables Securitization
     Facility"  and  by substituting therefor the figure  "Forty-
     Five Million Dollars ($45,000,000)."

           (d)  SCHEDULE A is hereby amended by inserting therein
     in proper alphabetical order the following new definition:

               "ADDITIONAL  CAPITAL"  shall  mean
               additional debt or equity capital of Borrower in
               an  amount  at  least Seven Million  Dollars
               ($7,000,000) in excess of Borrower's total capital
               as of October 25, 1994, the terms and conditions
               of which must be satisfactory to Agent in its sole
               discretion.

        1.5   The  Credit Agreement is hereby amended  by  amending SCHEDULE
6.11 as follows:

          (a)  SCHEDULE 6.11 is hereby amended by deleting in its
     entirety clause (a) thereof and by substituting therefor the
     following:

                     (a)  MAXIMUM CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.  Borrower
          and  its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis shall not
          make  Capital Expenditures during the following periods
          that  exceed  in  the aggregate the amounts  set  forth
          opposite each of such periods:
<PAGE>   3

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Aggregate Maximum
               Period Covered            Capital Expenditures
               ----------------------------------------------
               <S>                           <C>
               January 1, 1994 through       $19,400,000
               December 31, 1994

               January 1, 1995 through        11,000,000
               December 31, 1995

               January 1, 1996 through        12,000,000
               December 31, 1996

               January 1, 1997 through        12,000,000
               December 31, 1997
</TABLE>

          (b)  SCHEDULE 6.11 is hereby amended by deleting in its
     entirety clause (e) thereof and by substituting therefor the
     following:

                     (e)   Maximum  Funded Debt to Equity  Ratio.
          Lessee  and  its  subsidiaries on a Consolidated  basis
          shall  have and shall maintain at all times during  the
          periods  set forth below a ratio of (i) Funded Debt  to
          (ii)  Equity  of  not more than the  ratios  set  forth
          opposite each of such periods:

                     Closing Date through December 31, 1995 3.1 to 1.0
                     January 1, 1996 through March  9, 1997 3.0 to 1.0

      2.   CONSENT.  Notwithstanding any provisions in the Credit
Agreement  to  the  contrary, including  Sections  5.7  and  6.22
thereof,  Agent  hereby  consents to the amendments  to  (i)  the
Receivables Securitization Facility contemplated by that  certain
Amendment  thereto attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Receivables
Securitization  Facility Amendment") and (ii) the Sale  Leaseback
Facility  contemplated by that certain Amendment thereto attached
hereto as Exhibit B.

      3.   FEES.  Borrower shall pay to GE Capital, individually,
a waiver fee in the aggregate amount of $75,000 and a closing fee
in  the  aggregate amount of $75,000 for this Amendment  and  the
Receivables Securitization Facility Amendment.

      4.   CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVENESS.  This Amendment shall not
become  effective, and Agent and Lenders shall have no obligation
hereunder,  until  the  following  conditions  shall  have   been
satisfied in full, in Agent's sole discretion:

          (a)  Agent shall have received original counterparts of
     this Amendment, duly executed by each party hereto;

           (b)  Agent shall have received duly executed originals
     of  the  opinion of Lindquist & Vennum, counsel for Borrower
     and its Subsidiaries, in form and substance satisfactory  to
     Agent  and  its  counsel,  dated as  of  the  date  of  this
     Amendment,  and  accompanied by a letter addressed  to  such
     counsel from Borrower and its Subsidiaries, authorizing  and
<PAGE>   4
     directing such counsel to address its opinion to Agent, on behalf
     of  Lenders,  and  to  include in such  opinion  an  express
     statement   to  the  effect  that  Agent  and  Lenders   are
     authorized to rely on such opinion;

            (c)   Agent  shall  have  received  such  agreements,
     schedules,  exhibits,  certificates,  documents   or   other
     instruments as Agent may request;

            (d)    Borrower  shall  have  paid  to  GE   Capital,
     individually, the waiver fee and closing fee referred to  in
     SECTION 3 of this Amendment; and

           (e)  on and as of the date hereof, the representations
     and warranties of Borrower made pursuant to SECTION 5 hereof
     shall be true, accurate and complete in all respects.

      5.    REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BORROWER.  In order
to induce Agent and Lender to enter into this Amendment, Borrower
hereby  makes the following representations and warranties,  each
of  which  shall  survive  the execution  and  delivery  of  this
Amendment:

           (a)   as  of the date hereof, no Default or  Event  of
     Default  has  occurred and is continuing and,  after  giving
     effect  to  this Amendment and the transactions contemplated
     hereby,  no Default or Event of Default shall have  occurred
     and be continuing;

           (b)  as of the date hereof and after giving effect  to
     this Amendment and the transactions contemplated hereby, the
     representations and warranties of Borrower and each  of  the
     Co-Obligors  contained  in  the  Loan  Documents  are  true,
     accurate and complete in all respects on and as of the  date
     hereof  to the same extent as though made on and as  of  the
     date   hereof,   except  to  the  extent   that   any   such
     representation or warranty expressly relates to  an  earlier
     date; and

            (c)   the  execution,  delivery  and  performance  by
     Borrower  and each of the Co-Obligors of this Amendment  and
     each  of  the agreements, schedules, exhibits, certificates,
     documents  and other instruments attached hereto,  described
     herein  or  contemplated hereby to which such  Person  is  a
     party  are  within its corporate power and  have  been  duly
     authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part  of
     such  Person (including, without limitation, resolutions  of
     the board of directors and, as applicable, the stockholders,
     of  such  Person),  and this Amendment and such  agreements,
     schedules, exhibits, certificates, documents and instruments
     are  the  legal, valid and binding obligation of  each  such
     Person  enforceable against each such Person  in  accordance
     with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be
     limited  by  bankruptcy, insolvency or  other  similar  laws
     affecting   the   rights  of  creditors  generally   or   by
     application of general principles of equity.

     6.   Reference to and Effect on the Credit Agreement.
          ------------------------------------------------

      6.1   Except  as  specifically amended  above,  the  Credit
Agreement and each of the Schedules thereto shall remain in  full
force  and  effect  and the Credit Agreement (including  SCHEDULE
6.11,  Financial  Covenants  and  SCHEDULE  A,  Definitions),  as
amended  by  this Amendment, is hereby ratified and confirmed  in
all respects.

<PAGE>   5

      6.2   Except  to the extent the Credit Agreement  has  been
amended  by  the terms hereof or as otherwise expressly  provided
herein,  the  execution,  delivery  and  effectiveness  of   this
Amendment  shall not operate as a waiver of any right,  power  or
remedy  of  Agent under the Credit Agreement or any of the  other
Loan  Documents, or constitute a waiver of any provision  of  the
Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents.

      6.3  Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment each reference
in  (a)  the  Credit Agreement to "this Agreement,"  "hereunder,"
"hereof,"  or  words  of similar import and (b)  any  other  Loan
Document to "the Credit Agreement," shall, in each case, mean and
be  a reference to the Credit Agreement (including SCHEDULE 6.11,
Financial  Covenants  and  SCHEDULE A  Definitions),  as  amended
hereby.

      7.   Miscellaneous.
           --------------

      7.1   FEES AND EXPENSES.  Borrower agrees to pay on  demand
all  fees,  costs  and expenses incurred by or otherwise  due  to
Agent  in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery
of  this  Amendment, together with all fees, costs  and  expenses
incurred  by  or otherwise due to Agent prior to the date  hereof
which are payable by Borrower pursuant to the Credit Agreement.

      7.2   HEADINGS.   Section headings in  this  Amendment  are
included  herein for convenience of reference only and shall  not
constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose.

      7.3   COUNTERPARTS.  This Amendment may be executed in  any
number of separate counterparts, each of which shall collectively
and separately constitute one agreement.

      7.4  GOVERNING LAW.  IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING ALL MATTERS
OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, THIS AMENDMENT AND THE
OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED
AND  ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS AND DECISIONS  OF  THE
STATE OF NEW YORK (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES)
APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE, AND ANY
APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
<PAGE>   6

      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this Third
Amendment  to  be duly executed and delivered by its  proper  and
duly authorized officer as of the date first written above.

                           GENERAL  ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION,
                           as Agent and Lender


                           By:     /S/ THOMAS E. JOHNSTONE
                                   --------------------------------------
                           Title:  Vice President - Commercial Finance
                                   --------------------------------------

                           CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.


                           By:     /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                   --------------------------------------
                           Title:  Chief Financial Officer
                                   --------------------------------------

                           POLY-TECH, INC.

                           By:     /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                   --------------------------------------
                           Title:  Chief Financial Officer
                                   --------------------------------------

                           A&E PRODUCTS (FAR EAST) LTD.


                           By:     /S/ CLIFFORD A. DEUPREE
                                   --------------------------------------
                           Title:  Director
                                   --------------------------------------


                           PLASTICOS BAJACAL S.A. DE C.V.


                           By:     /S/ CLIFFORD A. DEUPREE
                                   --------------------------------------
                           Title:   Sole Administrator
                                   --------------------------------------

                           RHINO-X INDUSTRIES, INC.

                           By:     /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                   --------------------------------------
                           Title:  Chief Financial Officer
                                   --------------------------------------


<PAGE>   7


                           A&E - KOREA, LTD.


                           By:     /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                   --------------------------------------
                           Title:  Chief Financial Officer
                                   --------------------------------------

                           AMERICAN WESTERN CORPORATION


                           By:     /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                   --------------------------------------
                           Title:  Chief Financial Officer
                                   --------------------------------------

                           AWC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION


                           By:     /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                   --------------------------------------
                           Title:  Chief Financial Officer
                                   --------------------------------------

<PAGE>   1


                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.20

                  FIRST AMENDMENT TO EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT


        This  FIRST  AMENDMENT TO EQUIPMENT LEASE  AGREEMENT  (this
"Amendment") is made as of the 17th day of August,  1994  by  and between
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS AGENT FOR ITSELF AND  CERTAIN
PARTICIPANTS ("Lessor"), and CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. ("Lessee").

                                  WITNESSETH:

        WHEREAS,  Lessor  and Lessee are parties  to  that  certain Equipment 
Lease  Agreement  dated  as  of  April  4,  1994  (the "Lease"), pursuant to
which Lessor has agreed to lease to Lessee, and  Lessee  has  agreed  to  lease
from  Lessor,  the  Equipment described in Equipment Schedule No. 1 dated as of
April  4,  1994 (the  "Equipment  Schedule") which was executed pursuant 
thereto and formed a part thereof; and

        WHEREAS,  Lessor  and Lessee wish to  amend  the  Equipment Schedule;

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

        1.        CAPITALIZED TERMS.  Unless otherwise specified herein,
capitalized  terms  used but not otherwise defined  herein  shall have the same
meaning assigned thereto in the Lease.

        2.        AMENDMENTS TO THE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE.  The Equipment Schedule 
is  hereby  amended as of the date hereof  by  deleting Annexes  B,  C  and  D 
thereto in their entirety  and  inserting Annexes B, C and D, each of which is
attached hereto and  made  a part hereof, in lieu thereof.

        3.        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF LESSEE.  In order to induce
Lessor to enter into this Amendment, Lessee represents and warrants to Lessor:

          (a)        After  giving effect to this Amendment,  the
     representations and warranties of Lessor contained in the Lease
     are true and correct on and as of the date hereof to the same
     extent as though made on and as of the date hereof except to the
     extent such representations and warranties specifically relate to
     an earlier date.

          (b)       The execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of
     this Amendment and each of the documents and agreements described
     herein to which Lessee is a party are within its corporate powers
     and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action
     on the part of Lessee, and this Amendment and such documents and
     agreements are the legaL, valid and binding obligation of the
     Lessee  enforceable against Lessee in accordance with  their
     respective terms.

        4.        REFERENCE TO AND EFFECT ON THE LEASE.

        4.1.  Except as specifically amended above, the  Lease shall remain in
full force and effect and is hereby ratified  and confirmed.

<PAGE>   2
        4.2. The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment  shall
not operate as a waiver of any right,  power  or remedy  of Lessor under the
Lease, or constitute a waiver of  any provision  of  the  Lease.   Upon  the 
effectiveness   of   this Amendment,  each  reference  in the Lease  to  "this 
Agreement," "hereunder," "hereof," or words of similar import shag  mean  and
be a reference to the Lease as amended hereby.

        5.        MISCELLANEOUS.

        5.1  ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Amendment, including  all schedules and
other documents attached hereto or incorporated  by reference herein,
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with  respect  to  the subject
matter hereof and  supersedes  all other  understandings,  oral  or written, 
with  respect  to  the subject matter hereof.

        5.2.  COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be executed  in any  number of
counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be  deemed an original, but
an such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

        5.3. GOVERNING LAW.  THE AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS (AS OPPOSED TO CONFLICTS OF LAW
PROVISIONS) OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

        5.4. HEADINGS. Section headings in this Amendment  are included  herein
for convenience of reference only and shall  not constitute a part of this
Amendment for any other purpose.

        5.5. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  This Amendment shall  be binding  upon 
each  of the parties hereto and  their  respective successors and assigns.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been duly executed as of the day
and year first above written.

                              GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION,
                              as Agent for itself and certain
                              Participants, as Lessor

                              By: /s/ Christoper Ziluca
                                  ----------------------------------
                              Name:  Christopher Ziluca
                              Title: Senior Credit Analyst

                              CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC., as Lessee


                              By: /s/ Marie B. Humbert
                                  ----------------------------------
                              Name:  Marie B. Humbert
                              Title: Vice President -- Finance
                                     of Carlisle Film Products Group

<PAGE>   3
<TABLE>
revised 7/94                                                         ANNEX B TO
               SCHEDULE OF STIPULATED LOSS VALUES            EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
               ----------------------------------

<CAPTION>
                       PRINCIPAL         BALLOON     PRINCIPAL
DATE    PAYMENT         PAYMENTS         PAYMENT      BALANCE
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------
<S>        <C>       <C>             <C>           <C>
Apr-94     0         0.0000000%                    100.0000000%
May-94     1         1.2962963%                     98.7037037%
Jun-94     2         1.2962963%                     97.4074074%
Jul-94     3         1.2962963%                     97.1111111%
Aug-94     4         1.2962963%                     94.8148148%
Sep-94     5         1.2962963%                     93.5185185%
Oct-94     6         1.2962963%                     92.2222222%
Nov-94     7         1.2962963%                     90.9259259%
Dec-94     8         1.2962963%                     89.6296296%
Jan-95     9         1.2962963%                     88.3333333%
Feb-95     10        1.2962963%                     87.0370370%
Mar-95     11        1.2962963%                     85.7407407%
Apr-95     12        1.2962963%                     84.4444444%
May-95     13        1.6111111%                     82.8333333%
Jun-95     14        1.6111111%                     81.2222222%
Jul-95     15        1.6111111%                     79.6111111%
Aug-95     16        1.6111111%                     78.0000000%
Sep-95     17        1.6111111%                     76.3888889%
Oct-95     18        1.6111111%                     74.7777778%
Nov-95     19        1.6111111%                     73.1666667%
Dec-95     20        1.6111111%                     71.5555556%
Jan-96     21        1.6111111%                     69.9444445%
Feb-96     22        1.6111111%                     68.3333334%
Mar-96     23        1.6111111%                     66.7222223%
Apr-96     24        1.6111111%                     65.1111112%
May-96     25        1.6111111%                     63.5000001%
Jun-96     26        1.6111111%                     61.8888890%
Jul-96     27        1.6111111%                     60.2777779%
Aug-96     28        1.6111111%                     58.6666668%
Sep-96     29        1.6111111%                     57.0555557%
Oct-96     30        1.6111111%                     55.4444446%
Nov-96     31        1.6111111%                     53.8333335%
Dec-96     32        1.6111111%                     52.2222224%
Jan-97     33        1.6111111%                     50.6111113%
Feb-97     34        1.6111111%                     49.0000002%
Mar-97     35        1.6111111%                     47.3888891%
Apr-97     36        1.6111111%                     45.7777780%
May-97     37        1.8518519%                     43.9259261%
Jun-97     38        1.8518519%                     42.0740742%
Jul-97     39        1.8518519%                     40.2222223%
Aug-97     40        1.8518519%                     38.3703704%
Sep-97     41        1.8518519%                     36.5185185%
Oct-97     42        1.8518519%                     34.6666666%
Nov-97     43        1.8518519%                     32.8148147%
Dec-97     44        1.8518519%                     30.9629628%
Jan-98     45        1.8518519%                     29.1111109%
Feb-98     46        1.8518519%                     27.2592590%
Mar-98     47        1.8518519%                     25.4074071%
Apr-98     48        1.8518519%                     23.5555552%
May-98     49        1.8148148%                     21.7407404%
Jun-98     50        1.8148148%                     19.9259256%
Jul-98     51        1.8148148%                     18.1111108%
Aug-98     52        1.8148148%                     16.2962960%
Sep-98     53        1.8148148%                     14.4814812%
Oct-98     54        1.8148148%                     12.6666664%
Nov-98     55        1.8148148%                     10.8518516%
Dec-98     56        1.8148148%                      9.0370368%
Jan-99     57        1.8148148%                      7.2222220%
Feb-99     58        1.8148148%                      5.4074072%
Mar-99     59        1.8148148%                      3.5925924%
Apr-99     60        1.8148148%      1.7777776%      0.0000000%
</TABLE>

<PAGE>   4

<TABLE>
revised 7/94                                                          ANNEX C TO
                 SCHEDULE OF TERMINATION VALUES               EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
                 ------------------------------
<CAPTION>
                       PRINCIPAL         BALLOON     PRINCIPAL
DATE    PAYMENT         PAYMENTS         PAYMENT      BALANCE
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------
<S>        <C>       <C>             <C>           <C>
Apr-94     0         0.0000000%                    100.0000000%
May-94     1         1.2962963%                     98.7037037%
Jun-94     2         1.2962963%                     97.4074074%
Jul-94     3         1.2962963%                     97.1111111%
Aug-94     4         1.2962963%                     94.8148148%
Sep-94     5         1.2962963%                     93.5185185%
Oct-94     6         1.2962963%                     92.2222222%
Nov-94     7         1.2962963%                     90.9259259%
Dec-94     8         1.2962963%                     89.6296296%
Jan-95     9         1.2962963%                     88.3333333%
Feb-95     10        1.2962963%                     87.0370370%
Mar-95     11        1.2962963%                     85.7407407%
Apr-95     12        1.2962963%                     84.4444444%
May-95     13        1.6111111%                     82.8333333%
Jun-95     14        1.6111111%                     81.2222222%
Jul-95     15        1.6111111%                     79.6111111%
Aug-95     16        1.6111111%                     78.0000000%
Sep-95     17        1.6111111%                     76.3888889%
Oct-95     18        1.6111111%                     74.7777778%
Nov-95     19        1.6111111%                     73.1666667%
Dec-95     20        1.6111111%                     71.5555556%
Jan-96     21        1.6111111%                     69.9444445%
Feb-96     22        1.6111111%                     68.3333334%
Mar-96     23        1.6111111%                     66.7222223%
Apr-96     24        1.6111111%                     65.1111112%
May-96     25        1.6111111%                     63.5000001%
Jun-96     26        1.6111111%                     61.8888890%
Jul-96     27        1.6111111%                     60.2777779%
Aug-96     28        1.6111111%                     58.6666668%
Sep-96     29        1.6111111%                     57.0555557%
Oct-96     30        1.6111111%                     55.4444446%
Nov-96     31        1.6111111%                     53.8333335%
Dec-96     32        1.6111111%                     52.2222224%
Jan-97     33        1.6111111%                     50.6111113%
Feb-97     34        1.6111111%                     49.0000002%
Mar-97     35        1.6111111%                     47.3888891%
Apr-97     36        1.6111111%                     45.7777780%
May-97     37        1.8518519%                     43.9259261%
Jun-97     38        1.8518519%                     42.0740742%
Jul-97     39        1.8518519%                     40.2222223%
Aug-97     40        1.8518519%                     38.3703704%
Sep-97     41        1.8518519%                     36.5185185%
Oct-97     42        1.8518519%                     34.6666666%
Nov-97     43        1.8518519%                     32.8148147%
Dec-97     44        1.8518519%                     30.9629628%
Jan-98     45        1.8518519%                     29.1111109%
Feb-98     46        1.8518519%                     27.2592590%
Mar-98     47        1.8518519%                     25.4074071%
Apr-98     48        1.8518519%                     23.5555552%
May-98     49        1.8148148%                     21.7407404%
Jun-98     50        1.8148148%                     19.9259256%
Jul-98     51        1.8148148%                     18.1111108%
Aug-98     52        1.8148148%                     16.2962960%
Sep-98     53        1.8148148%                     14.4814812%
Oct-98     54        1.8148148%                     12.6666664%
Nov-98     55        1.8148148%                     10.8518516%
Dec-98     56        1.8148148%                      9.0370368%
Jan-99     57        1.8148148%                      7.2222220%
Feb-99     58        1.8148148%                      5.4074072%
Mar-99     59        1.8148148%                      3.5925924%
Apr-99     60        1.8148148%      1.7777776%      0.0000000%
</TABLE>

<PAGE>   5

<TABLE>
revised 7/94                                                         ANNEX D TO
                PRINCIPAL AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE              EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
                -------------------------------
<CAPTION>
                       PRINCIPAL         BALLOON     PRINCIPAL
DATE    PAYMENT         PAYMENTS         PAYMENT      BALANCE
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------
<S>        <C>       <C>             <C>           <C>
Apr-94     0         0.0000000%                    100.0000000%
May-94     1         1.2962963%                     98.7037037%
Jun-94     2         1.2962963%                     97.4074074%
Jul-94     3         1.2962963%                     97.1111111%
Aug-94     4         1.2962963%                     94.8148148%
Sep-94     5         1.2962963%                     93.5185185%
Oct-94     6         1.2962963%                     92.2222222%
Nov-94     7         1.2962963%                     90.9259259%
Dec-94     8         1.2962963%                     89.6296296%
Jan-95     9         1.2962963%                     88.3333333%
Feb-95     10        1.2962963%                     87.0370370%
Mar-95     11        1.2962963%                     85.7407407%
Apr-95     12        1.2962963%                     84.4444444%
May-95     13        1.6111111%                     82.8333333%
Jun-95     14        1.6111111%                     81.2222222%
Jul-95     15        1.6111111%                     79.6111111%
Aug-95     16        1.6111111%                     78.0000000%
Sep-95     17        1.6111111%                     76.3888889%
Oct-95     18        1.6111111%                     74.7777778%
Nov-95     19        1.6111111%                     73.1666667%
Dec-95     20        1.6111111%                     71.5555556%
Jan-96     21        1.6111111%                     69.9444445%
Feb-96     22        1.6111111%                     68.3333334%
Mar-96     23        1.6111111%                     66.7222223%
Apr-96     24        1.6111111%                     65.1111112%
May-96     25        1.6111111%                     63.5000001%
Jun-96     26        1.6111111%                     61.8888890%
Jul-96     27        1.6111111%                     60.2777779%
Aug-96     28        1.6111111%                     58.6666668%
Sep-96     29        1.6111111%                     57.0555557%
Oct-96     30        1.6111111%                     55.4444446%
Nov-96     31        1.6111111%                     53.8333335%
Dec-96     32        1.6111111%                     52.2222224%
Jan-97     33        1.6111111%                     50.6111113%
Feb-97     34        1.6111111%                     49.0000002%
Mar-97     35        1.6111111%                     47.3888891%
Apr-97     36        1.6111111%                     45.7777780%
May-97     37        1.8518519%                     43.9259261%
Jun-97     38        1.8518519%                     42.0740742%
Jul-97     39        1.8518519%                     40.2222223%
Aug-97     40        1.8518519%                     38.3703704%
Sep-97     41        1.8518519%                     36.5185185%
Oct-97     42        1.8518519%                     34.6666666%
Nov-97     43        1.8518519%                     32.8148147%
Dec-97     44        1.8518519%                     30.9629628%
Jan-98     45        1.8518519%                     29.1111109%
Feb-98     46        1.8518519%                     27.2592590%
Mar-98     47        1.8518519%                     25.4074071%
Apr-98     48        1.8518519%                     23.5555552%
May-98     49        1.8148148%                     21.7407404%
Jun-98     50        1.8148148%                     19.9259256%
Jul-98     51        1.8148148%                     18.1111108%
Aug-98     52        1.8148148%                     16.2962960%
Sep-98     53        1.8148148%                     14.4814812%
Oct-98     54        1.8148148%                     12.6666664%
Nov-98     55        1.8148148%                     10.8518516%
Dec-98     56        1.8148148%                      9.0370368%
Jan-99     57        1.8148148%                      7.2222220%
Feb-99     58        1.8148148%                      5.4074072%
Mar-99     59        1.8148148%                      3.5925924%
Apr-99     60        1.8148148%      1.7777776%      0.0000000%
</TABLE>

<PAGE>   6

                  AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
                  --------------------------------------------

        This  Amendment  No. 2 to Equipment Lease  Agreement  (this
"Amendment")  is  dated as of October 25, 1994, between  Carlisle Plastics,  
Inc.,   ("Lessee")  and  General   Electric   Capital Corporation,   as  agent 
for  itself  and  certain  Participants ("Lessor").

RECITALS
- - - --------

        B.    Lessee and Lessor are parties to an Equipment Lease Agreement 
dated  as of April 4, 1994 (as amended  to  date,  the "Lease").   Unless 
otherwise defined herein,  capitalized  terms shall have the meanings assigned
to such terms in the Lease.

        C.    Lessee and Lessor have agreed to amend the Maximum Capital 
Expenditure and Debt to Equity Ratio  covenants  in  the Lease as provided
below.

        NOW,  THEREFORE,  for good and valuable consideration,  the receipt 
and  sufficiency of which are hereby  acknowledged,  the parties hereto agree
as follows:

        1.    Amendment.
              ----------

        (a)   Section 15(a) of the Lease is hereby  amended  by deleting
the period at the end thereof, substituting a semi-colon therefor  and  adding
immediately after clause (11)  thereof  the word "or" and the following new
clause (12):

        (12)  Lessee shall fail to raise the Additional Capital
              by  February  22,  1995, and, at any  time  after  such
              failure, Lessee shall fail to maintain a weekly average
              of  unused  Borrowing Availability (as defined  in  the
              Credit  Agreement) and Excess Availability (as  defined
              in  the  Receivables Funding Facility) in the aggregate
              of  not  less  than Ten Million Dollars  ($10,000,000),
              measured on a weekly basis for the prior week.
              
        (b)   Exhibit B to the Lease is hereby amended by inserting therein  
in   proper  alphabetical  order  the   following   new definition:

              "ADDITIONAL CAPITAL" shall mean additional debt or
              equity  capital of Lessee in an amount at  least  Seven
              Million  Dollars  ($7,000,000) in  excess  of  Lessee's
              total  capital  as of October 25, 1994, the  terms  and
              conditions of which must be satisfactory to  Lessor  in
              its sole discretion.

        (c)   Section (a) of Exhibit G-1 to the Lease is hereby amended by
deleting the following in its entirety:

              January 1, 1994, through December 31, 1994         $16,000,000
              January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1995         $12,000,000

and substituting the following in lieu therefor:

              January 1, 1994, through December 31, 1994         $19,400,000
              January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1995         $11,000,000
<PAGE>   7

        (d)   Section  (e)  of  Exhibit  G-1  to  the  Lease  is  hereby amended
by deleting such section in its entirety and substituting the following in lieu
therefor:

              (e)   Maximum  Funded Debt to Equity  Ratio.
                    Lessee  and  its  subsidiaries on  a  Consolidated
                    basis  shall have and shall maintain at all  times
                    during the periods set forth below a ratio of  (i)
                    Funded  Debt to (ii) Equity of not more  than  the
                    ratios set forth opposite each of such periods:

        Lease Commencement Date through December 31, 1995            3.1 to 1.0
        January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1999                        3.0 to 1.0

        (e)   Section 2.3 of Exhibit N to the Lease is hereby amended by 
deleting the word "and" prior to the clause (xii) thereof and by  adding 
immediately  after clause (xii)  thereof  before  the period at the end thereof
the following new clause (xiii):

              and  (xiii)  any Indebtedness incurred  to  raise  the 
Additional Capital.

        2.    CLOSING CONDITION.  This Amendment shall be effective upon
the receipt by Lessee and Lessor of executed counterparts of this Amendment or
of telecopied confirmation of the execution and mailing of this Amendment.

        3.    COUNTERPARTS.  This Amendment may be executed by the parties 
hereto  in  several counterparts, each  of  which  taken together shall
constitute one and the same agreement.

        4.    RATIFICATION.  Except as expressly amended hereby, all of 
the representations, warranties, provisions, covenants, terms and  conditions
of the Lease shall remain unaltered and  in  full force  and effect as amended
hereby.  Upon execution and delivery of this Amendment, no Default has occurred
and is continuing.

        IN  WITNESS  WHEREOF, Lessee and Lessor  have  caused  this Amendment 
to be duly executed as of the day and year  first  set forth above.

                              GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, 
                              AS AGENT FOR ITSELF AND CERTAIN
                              PARTICIPANTS


                              By: /S/ RONALD F. CARAPEZZI
                                  ------------------------------------
                                Its:  Regional Manager

                              CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.


                              By: /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                  ------------------------------------
                                Its:  Chief Financial Officer


<PAGE>   1



                                                                  EXHIBIT  10.21


                  AMENDMENTS TO EQUIPMENT SUBLEASE AGREEMENTS


     Attached are amendments dated as of August 17, 1994 and October 26, 1994 
to an equipment sublease agreement dated as of April 4, 1994 between the 
Company and American Western. Substantially identical agreements were entered 
into with PolyTech and Rhino-X on the same date.


<PAGE>   2

               FIRST AMENDMENT TO EQUIPMENT SUBLEASE AGREEMENT


        THIS  FIRST AMENDMENT TO EQUIPMENT SUBLEASE AGREEMENT (this
"Amendment") is made as of the 17th day of August,  1994  by  and between  
CARLISLE  PLASTICS,  INC.  ("Sublessor")  and  AMERICAN WESTERN CORPORATION
("Sublessee").

                                 WITNESSETH:

        WHEREAS, Sublessor and Sublessee are parties to that certain Equipment 
Sublease  Agreement dated as of  April  4,  1994  (the "Sublease"), pursuant to
which Sublessor has agreed to  lease  to Sublessee, and Sublessee has agreed to
lease from Sublessor,  the Equipment described in Equipment Schedule No. I
dated as of April 4,  1994  (the "Equipment Schedule") which was executed 
pursuant thereto and formed a part thereof; and

        WHEREAS, Sublessor and Sublessee wish to amend the Equipment Schedule;

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

        1.   CAPITALIZED TERMS.  Unless otherwise specified herein, capitalized 
terms  used but not otherwise defined  herein  shall have the same meaning
assigned thereto in the Sublease.

        2.    AMENDMENTS TO THE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE.  The  Equipment Schedule 
is  hereby  amended as of the date hereof  by  deleting Annexes  B,  C  and  D 
thereto in their entirety  and  inserting Annexes B. C and D, each of which is
attached hereto and  made  a part hereof, in lieu thereof.

        3.   REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SUBLESSEE.  In order to  induce 
Sublessor  to enter into this  Amendment.   Sublessee represents and warrants
to Sublessor:

           (a)   After  giving  effect  to  this  Amendment,  the
     representations and warranties of Sublessor contained in the
     Sublease  are true and correct on and as of the date  hereof
     to  the  same  extent as though made on and as of  the  date
     hereof  except  to  the  extent  such  representations   and
     warranties specifically relate to an earlier date.

            (b)   The  execution,  delivery  and  performance  by
     Sublessee  of  this Amendment and each of the documents  and
     agreements  described herein to which Sublessee is  a  party
     are   within  its  corporate  powers  and  have  been   duly
     authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part  of
     Sublessee,  and  this  Amendment  and  such  documents   and
     agreements  are the legal, valid and binding  obligation  of
     the  Sublessee  enforceable against Sublessee in  accordance
     with their respective terms.


<PAGE>   3

     4.   REFERENCE TO AND EFFECT ON THE SUBLEASE.
          ----------------------------------------

        4.1. Except as specifically amended above, the Sublease shall remain in
full force and effect and is hereby ratified  and confirmed.

        4.2. The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment  shall
not operate as a waiver of any right,  power  or remedy of Sublessor under the
Sublease, or constitute a waiver of any  provision of the Sublease.  Upon the
effectiveness  of  this Amendment,  each  reference in the Sublease to "this 
Agreement," "hereunder," "hereof," or words of similar import shall mean  and
be a reference to the Sublease as amended hereby.

     5.   MISCELLANEOUS.
          --------------

        5.1  ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Amendment, including  all schedules and
other documents attached hereto or incorporated  by reference herein,
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with  respect  to  the subject
matter hereof and  supersedes  all other  understandings,  oral  or written, 
with  respect  to  the subject matter hereof.

        5.2.  COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be executed  in any  number of
counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed an original, but
all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

        5.3. GOVERNING LAW.  THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AL LAWS (AS OPPOSED TO CONFLICTS OF LAW PROVISIONS) OF
THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

        5.4. HEADINGS. Section headings in this Amendment are included herein
for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this
Amendment for any other purpose.

        5.5. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  This Amendment shall be binding upon each
of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been duly executed as of the day
and year first above written.

                              CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.,
                                 as Sublessor


                              By: /S/ MARIE B. HUMBERT
                                  ---------------------------------------
                                  Name:  Marie B. Humbert
                                  Title: Vice President - Finance of
                                         Carlisle Film Products Group


<PAGE>   4
                              AMERICAN WESTERN CORPORATION,
                                 as Sublessee


                              By: /S/ MARIE B. HUMBERT
                                  ---------------------------------------
                                  Name:  Marie B. Humbert
                                  Title: Vice President - Finance 


<PAGE>   5

<TABLE>
revised 7/94                                                         ANNEX B TO
               SCHEDULE OF STIPULATED LOSS VALUES            EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
               ----------------------------------

<CAPTION>
                       PRINCIPAL         BALLOON       PRINCIPAL
DATE    PAYMENT         PAYMENTS         PAYMENT        BALANCE
- - - ----------------------------------------------------------------
<S>        <C>       <C>             <C>           <C>
Apr-94     0         0.0000000%                    100.0000000%
May-94     1         1.2962963%                     98.7037037%
Jun-94     2         1.2962963%                     97.4074074%
Jul-94     3         1.2962963%                     97.1111111%
Aug-94     4         1.2962963%                     94.8148148%
Sep-94     5         1.2962963%                     93.5185185%
Oct-94     6         1.2962963%                     92.2222222%
Nov-94     7         1.2962963%                     90.9259259%
Dec-94     8         1.2962963%                     89.6296296%
Jan-95     9         1.2962963%                     88.3333333%
Feb-95     10        1.2962963%                     87.0370370%
Mar-95     11        1.2962963%                     85.7407407%
Apr-95     12        1.2962963%                     84.4444444%
May-95     13        1.6111111%                     82.8333333%
Jun-95     14        1.6111111%                     81.2222222%
Jul-95     15        1.6111111%                     79.6111111%
Aug-95     16        1.6111111%                     78.0000000%
Sep-95     17        1.6111111%                     76.3888889%
Oct-95     18        1.6111111%                     74.7777778%
Nov-95     19        1.6111111%                     73.1666667%
Dec-95     20        1.6111111%                     71.5555556%
Jan-96     21        1.6111111%                     69.9444445%
Feb-96     22        1.6111111%                     68.3333334%
Mar-96     23        1.6111111%                     66.7222223%
Apr-96     24        1.6111111%                     65.1111112%
May-96     25        1.6111111%                     63.5000001%
Jun-96     26        1.6111111%                     61.8888890%
Jul-96     27        1.6111111%                     60.2777779%
Aug-96     28        1.6111111%                     58.6666668%
Sep-96     29        1.6111111%                     57.0555557%
Oct-96     30        1.6111111%                     55.4444446%
Nov-96     31        1.6111111%                     53.8333335%
Dec-96     32        1.6111111%                     52.2222224%
Jan-97     33        1.6111111%                     50.6111113%
Feb-97     34        1.6111111%                     49.0000002%
Mar-97     35        1.6111111%                     47.3888891%
Apr-97     36        1.6111111%                     45.7777780%
May-97     37        1.8518519%                     43.9259261%
Jun-97     38        1.8518519%                     42.0740742%
Jul-97     39        1.8518519%                     40.2222223%
Aug-97     40        1.8518519%                     38.3703704%
Sep-97     41        1.8518519%                     36.5185185%
Oct-97     42        1.8518519%                     34.6666666%
Nov-97     43        1.8518519%                     32.8148147%
Dec-97     44        1.8518519%                     30.9629628%
Jan-98     45        1.8518519%                     29.1111109%
Feb-98     46        1.8518519%                     27.2592590%
Mar-98     47        1.8518519%                     25.4074071%
Apr-98     48        1.8518519%                     23.5555552%
May-98     49        1.8148148%                     21.7407404%
Jun-98     50        1.8148148%                     19.9259256%
Jul-98     51        1.8148148%                     18.1111108%
Aug-98     52        1.8148148%                     16.2962960%
Sep-98     53        1.8148148%                     14.4814812%
Oct-98     54        1.8148148%                     12.6666664%
Nov-98     55        1.8148148%                     10.8518516%
Dec-98     56        1.8148148%                      9.0370368%
Jan-99     57        1.8148148%                      7.2222220%
Feb-99     58        1.8148148%                      5.4074072%
Mar-99     59        1.8148148%                      3.5925924%
Apr-99     60        1.8148148%      1.7777776%      0.0000000%
</TABLE>


<PAGE>   6
<TABLE>
revised 7/94                                                         ANNEX C TO
                 SCHEDULE OF TERMINATION VALUES              EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
                 ------------------------------

<CAPTION>
                       PRINCIPAL         BALLOON       PRINCIPAL
DATE    PAYMENT         PAYMENTS         PAYMENT        BALANCE
- - - ----------------------------------------------------------------
<S>        <C>       <C>             <C>           <C>
Apr-94     0         0.0000000%                    100.0000000%
May-94     1         1.2962963%                     98.7037037%
Jun-94     2         1.2962963%                     97.4074074%
Jul-94     3         1.2962963%                     97.1111111%
Aug-94     4         1.2962963%                     94.8148148%
Sep-94     5         1.2962963%                     93.5185185%
Oct-94     6         1.2962963%                     92.2222222%
Nov-94     7         1.2962963%                     90.9259259%
Dec-94     8         1.2962963%                     89.6296296%
Jan-95     9         1.2962963%                     88.3333333%
Feb-95     10        1.2962963%                     87.0370370%
Mar-95     11        1.2962963%                     85.7407407%
Apr-95     12        1.2962963%                     84.4444444%
May-95     13        1.6111111%                     82.8333333%
Jun-95     14        1.6111111%                     81.2222222%
Jul-95     15        1.6111111%                     79.6111111%
Aug-95     16        1.6111111%                     78.0000000%
Sep-95     17        1.6111111%                     76.3888889%
Oct-95     18        1.6111111%                     74.7777778%
Nov-95     19        1.6111111%                     73.1666667%
Dec-95     20        1.6111111%                     71.5555556%
Jan-96     21        1.6111111%                     69.9444445%
Feb-96     22        1.6111111%                     68.3333334%
Mar-96     23        1.6111111%                     66.7222223%
Apr-96     24        1.6111111%                     65.1111112%
May-96     25        1.6111111%                     63.5000001%
Jun-96     26        1.6111111%                     61.8888890%
Jul-96     27        1.6111111%                     60.2777779%
Aug-96     28        1.6111111%                     58.6666668%
Sep-96     29        1.6111111%                     57.0555557%
Oct-96     30        1.6111111%                     55.4444446%
Nov-96     31        1.6111111%                     53.8333335%
Dec-96     32        1.6111111%                     52.2222224%
Jan-97     33        1.6111111%                     50.6111113%
Feb-97     34        1.6111111%                     49.0000002%
Mar-97     35        1.6111111%                     47.3888891%
Apr-97     36        1.6111111%                     45.7777780%
May-97     37        1.8518519%                     43.9259261%
Jun-97     38        1.8518519%                     42.0740742%
Jul-97     39        1.8518519%                     40.2222223%
Aug-97     40        1.8518519%                     38.3703704%
Sep-97     41        1.8518519%                     36.5185185%
Oct-97     42        1.8518519%                     34.6666666%
Nov-97     43        1.8518519%                     32.8148147%
Dec-97     44        1.8518519%                     30.9629628%
Jan-98     45        1.8518519%                     29.1111109%
Feb-98     46        1.8518519%                     27.2592590%
Mar-98     47        1.8518519%                     25.4074071%
Apr-98     48        1.8518519%                     23.5555552%
May-98     49        1.8148148%                     21.7407404%
Jun-98     50        1.8148148%                     19.9259256%
Jul-98     51        1.8148148%                     18.1111108%
Aug-98     52        1.8148148%                     16.2962960%
Sep-98     53        1.8148148%                     14.4814812%
Oct-98     54        1.8148148%                     12.6666664%
Nov-98     55        1.8148148%                     10.8518516%
Dec-98     56        1.8148148%                      9.0370368%
Jan-99     57        1.8148148%                      7.2222220%
Feb-99     58        1.8148148%                      5.4074072%
Mar-99     59        1.8148148%                      3.5925924%
Apr-99     60        1.8148148%      1.7777776%      0.0000000%
</TABLE>

<PAGE>   7

<TABLE>
revised 7/94                                                         ANNEX D TO
                PRINCIPAL AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE              EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
                -------------------------------
<CAPTION>
                      PRINCIPAL        BALLOON       PRINCIPAL
DATE    PAYMENT        PAYMENTS        PAYMENT        BALANCE
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------
<S>        <C>       <C>             <C>           <C>
Apr-94     0         0.0000000%                    100.0000000%
May-94     1         1.2962963%                     98.7037037%
Jun-94     2         1.2962963%                     97.4074074%
Jul-94     3         1.2962963%                     97.1111111%
Aug-94     4         1.2962963%                     94.8148148%
Sep-94     5         1.2962963%                     93.5185185%
Oct-94     6         1.2962963%                     92.2222222%
Nov-94     7         1.2962963%                     90.9259259%
Dec-94     8         1.2962963%                     89.6296296%
Jan-95     9         1.2962963%                     88.3333333%
Feb-95     10        1.2962963%                     87.0370370%
Mar-95     11        1.2962963%                     85.7407407%
Apr-95     12        1.2962963%                     84.4444444%
May-95     13        1.6111111%                     82.8333333%
Jun-95     14        1.6111111%                     81.2222222%
Jul-95     15        1.6111111%                     79.6111111%
Aug-95     16        1.6111111%                     78.0000000%
Sep-95     17        1.6111111%                     76.3888889%
Oct-95     18        1.6111111%                     74.7777778%
Nov-95     19        1.6111111%                     73.1666667%
Dec-95     20        1.6111111%                     71.5555556%
Jan-96     21        1.6111111%                     69.9444445%
Feb-96     22        1.6111111%                     68.3333334%
Mar-96     23        1.6111111%                     66.7222223%
Apr-96     24        1.6111111%                     65.1111112%
May-96     25        1.6111111%                     63.5000001%
Jun-96     26        1.6111111%                     61.8888890%
Jul-96     27        1.6111111%                     60.2777779%
Aug-96     28        1.6111111%                     58.6666668%
Sep-96     29        1.6111111%                     57.0555557%
Oct-96     30        1.6111111%                     55.4444446%
Nov-96     31        1.6111111%                     53.8333335%
Dec-96     32        1.6111111%                     52.2222224%
Jan-97     33        1.6111111%                     50.6111113%
Feb-97     34        1.6111111%                     49.0000002%
Mar-97     35        1.6111111%                     47.3888891%
Apr-97     36        1.6111111%                     45.7777780%
May-97     37        1.8518519%                     43.9259261%
Jun-97     38        1.8518519%                     42.0740742%
Jul-97     39        1.8518519%                     40.2222223%
Aug-97     40        1.8518519%                     38.3703704%
Sep-97     41        1.8518519%                     36.5185185%
Oct-97     42        1.8518519%                     34.6666666%
Nov-97     43        1.8518519%                     32.8148147%
Dec-97     44        1.8518519%                     30.9629628%
Jan-98     45        1.8518519%                     29.1111109%
Feb-98     46        1.8518519%                     27.2592590%
Mar-98     47        1.8518519%                     25.4074071%
Apr-98     48        1.8518519%                     23.5555552%
May-98     49        1.8148148%                     21.7407404%
Jun-98     50        1.8148148%                     19.9259256%
Jul-98     51        1.8148148%                     18.1111108%
Aug-98     52        1.8148148%                     16.2962960%
Sep-98     53        1.8148148%                     14.4814812%
Oct-98     54        1.8148148%                     12.6666664%
Nov-98     55        1.8148148%                     10.8518516%
Dec-98     56        1.8148148%                      9.0370368%
Jan-99     57        1.8148148%                      7.2222220%
Feb-99     58        1.8148148%                      5.4074072%
Mar-99     59        1.8148148%                      3.5925924%
Apr-99     60        1.8148148%      1.7777776%      0.0000000%
</TABLE>

<PAGE>   8

               AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EQUIPMENT SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
               -----------------------------------------------

        This  Amendment No. 2 to Equipment Sublease Agreement  (this
"Amendment")  is  dated as of October 25, 1994,  between  Carlisle Plastics, 
Inc.,  ("Sublessor") and American  Western  Corporation ("Sublessee").

                                   RECITALS
                                   --------

        A.    Sublessee  and Sublessor are parties to  an  Equipment Sublease
Agreement dated as of April 4, 1994 (as amended to  date, the  "Sublease").  
Unless otherwise defined  herein,  capitalized terms  shall  have  the meanings
assigned to  such  terms  in  the Sublease.

        B.   Sublessee and Sublessor have agreed to amend the Maximum Capital 
Expenditure  and Debt to Equity Ratio  covenants  in  the Sublease as provided
below.

        NOW,  THEREFORE,  for good and valuable  consideration,  the receipt 
and  sufficiency  of which are hereby  acknowledged,  the parties hereto agree
as follows:

                Amendment.
                ----------

                (a)  Section 15(a) of the Sublease is hereby amended by
deleting  the period at the end thereof, substituting a semi-colon therefor and
adding immediately after clause (10) thereof the word "or" and the following
new clause (11):

               (11) Lessee shall fail to raise the
                    Additional Capital by February 22, 1995,  and,
                    at  any time after such failure, Lessee  shall
                    fail  to  maintain a weekly average of  unused
                    Borrowing  Availability  (as  defined  in  the
                    Credit Agreement) and Excess Availability  (as
                    defined  in the Receivables Funding  Facility)
                    in  the aggregate of not less than Ten Million
                    Dollars  ($10,000,000), measured on  a  weekly
                    basis for the prior week.

                (b)   Exhibit  B to the Sublease is hereby  amended  by
inserting  therein in proper alphabetical order the following  new definition:

               "ADDITIONAL   CAPITAL"   shall    mean
               additional debt or equity capital of Lessee  in  an
               amount  at least Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000)
               in  excess of Lessee's total capital as of  October
               25, 1994, the terms and conditions of which must be
               satisfactory to Lessor in its sole discretion.

                (c)   Section  (a) of Exhibit G-1 to  the  Sublease  is hereby
amended by deleting the following in its entirety:

            January 1, 1994, through December 31, 1994          $16,000,000
            January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1995          $12,000,000

and substituting the following in lieu therefor:

            January 1, 1994, through December 31, 1994          $19,400,000
            January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1995          $11,000,000


<PAGE>   9

                (d)   Section  (e) of Exhibit G-1 to  the  Sublease  is hereby 
amended  by  deleting such section  in  its  entirety  and substituting the
following in lieu therefor:

              (e)   Maximum Funded Debt to Equity
                    Ratio.   Lessee  and  its  subsidiaries  on  a
                    Consolidated  basis  shall  have   and   shall
                    maintain  at all times during the periods  set
                    forth below a ratio of (i) Funded Debt to (ii)
                    Equity  of not more than the ratios set  forth
                    opposite each of such periods:


                Lease Commencement Date through         3.1 to 1.0
                    December 31, 1995

                January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1999   3.0 to 1.0

                (e)  Section 2.3 of Exhibit N to the Sublease is hereby amended 
by  deleting  the word "and" prior to  the  clause  (xii) thereof  and  by 
adding immediately after  clause  (xii)  thereof before  the  period  at the
end thereof the following  new  clause (xiii):

        and (xiii) any Indebtedness incurred to raise  the Additional Capital.

        CLOSING  CONDITION.  This Amendment shall be  effective upon   the  
receipt  by  Sublessee  and  Sublessor  of   executed counterparts  of  this
Amendment or of telecopied confirmation  of the execution and mailing of this
Amendment.

        COUNTERPARTS.   This Amendment may be executed  by  the parties  hereto 
in  several counterparts,  each  of  which  taken together shall constitute one
and the same agreement.

        RATIFICATION.  Except as expressly amended hereby,  all of  the
representations, warranties, provisions, covenants,  terms and  conditions of
the Sublease shall remain unaltered and in full force  and effect as amended
hereby.  Upon execution and  delivery of this Amendment, no Default has
occurred and is continuing.

<PAGE>   10

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Sublessee and Sublessor have caused this Amendment 
to  be duly executed as of the day and year  first  set forth above.

                              CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.



                              By:  /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                   -------------------------------------
                              Its: Chief Financial Officer


                              AMERICAN WESTERN CORPORATION



                              By:  /S/ MARIE B. HUMBERT
                                   -------------------------------------
                              Its: Vice President - Finance



<PAGE>   1

                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.25

                                AMENDMENT NO. 1
                                       TO
                  RECEIVABLES FUNDING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT


        AMENDMENT NO. 1, dated as of October 25, 1994 ("Amendment No. 1) to the
Receivables Funding and Servicing Agreement, dated as of April 14, 1994 (the
"Original Funding Agreement") by and among CARLISLE PLASTICS FUNDING
CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the "Borrower") REDWOOD RECEIVABLES
CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, as Lender (as such, together with its
successors and assigns, the "Lender"), GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, in
its capacity as operating agent (as such, together with its successors and
assigns, the "Operating Agent") and in its capacity as Collateral Agent for the
Liquidity Agent, the Liquidity Lenders, the Letter of Credit Agent, the Letter
of Credit Providers and the CP Holders (as such, together with its successors
and assigns, the "Collateral Agent") and CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC., a Delaware
corporation (as such, together with its successors and assigns, the "Parent"),
as servicer (as such, together with its successors and permitted assigns, the
"Servicer").  Capitalized terms used and not defined herein shall have the
meanings specified in the Original Funding Agreement.

        The Borrower, the Lender, the Operating Agent, the Collateral Agent and
the Parent agree as follows:

        1.        Section 1.01 of the Original Funding Agreement is amended by
deleting in their entirety the definitions of the terms "Availability,"
"Default Factor," "Dilution Factor," and "Maximum Facility Commitment," and by
substituting the definitions set forth below and by adding the definition set
forth below for the term "Amendment Closing Date."

        "AMENDMENT CLOSING DATE" means October 25, 1994.

        "AVAILABILITY" means, as of any date, the least of (a) 85% of the
Borrowing Base as of such date, MINUS the Income Discount Amount, (b) (i) the
Borrowing Base as of such date, TIMES (ii) the Advance Rate, minus (iii) the
Income Discount Amount, (c) the Maximum Facility Commitment then in effect, or
(d) 80% of the Outstanding Balance of Eligible Receivables determined as of the
end of the previous month.

        "DEFAULT FACTOR" means, for any date within a Settlement Period, an
amount equal to (a) the Default Factor Multiple, multiplied by (b) a fraction
expresses as a decimal, (i) the numerator of which is the aggregate outstanding
Balance of all Receivables originated by the Parent and the Seller Subsidiaries
that became Defaulted Receivables (as of the date they became Defaulted
Receivables) during the 3 immediately preceding Settlement Periods and (ii) the
denominator of which is the Parent's Sales during such period consisting of the
3 immediately preceding Settlement Periods, as determined by the Operating
Agent on the Business Day prior to such Settlement Period.

<PAGE>   2

        "DILUTION FACTOR" means, for any date within a Settlement Period, an
amount equal to the product of (a) the Dilution Multiple and (b) a fraction
expressed as a decimal, (i) the numerator of which is the amount of dilutions
representing all non-cash reductions of Receivables (other than Defaulted
Receivables and deductions for Promotional Allowances) from the Parent's Sales
during the 3 immediately preceding Settlement Periods, and (ii) the denominator
of which is such Parent's Sales for such period consisting of 3 Settlement
Periods, as determined by the Operating Agent on the Business Day prior to such
Settlement Period.

        "MAXIMUM FACILITY COMMITMENT" means $45,000,000, as such amount may be
subject to reduction in accordance with Section 2.02(a).

        2.        The Borrower represents and warrants as follows:

          (a)       The Borrower has the corporate power, authority and
     legal right to execute, deliver and perform the Original Funding
     Agreement, as amended hereby, and to borrow the Funding Loans
     thereunder.  The Borrower has taken all necessary corporate
     action to authorize the borrowing of Loans on the terms and
     conditions of the Original Funding Agreement, as amended hereby,
     and the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment
     No. 1.  No consent, license, permit, approval or authorization
     of, exemption by, notice or report to or registration, filing or
     declaration with any Governmental Authority is required for the
     execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of the
     original Funding Agreement, as amended hereby, which has not been
     obtained, made, given or accomplished.  The Original Funding
     Agreement, as amended hereby, and the Note have each been
     executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer of the
     Borrower and each constitutes a legal, valid and binding
     agreement or obligation of the Borrower enforceable against the
     Borrower in accordance with its terms.

          (b)       The execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower
     of the Original Funding Agreement, as amended hereby, will not
     violate (i) any provision of any existing law or regulation
     applicable to the Borrower, (ii) any provision of any order,
     judgment, award or decree of any court, arbitrator or
     governmental authority applicable to the Borrower, (iii) the
     Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Borrower, or (iv)
     any mortgage, indenture, lease, contract or other agreement,
     instrument or undertaking to which the Borrower is a party or by
     which the Borrower or any of its assets may be bound, and will
     not, except as otherwise provided in any Redwood Program
     Document, result in or require the creation or imposition of any
     Adverse Claim on any of its property, assets or revenues pursuant
     to the provisions of any such mortgage, indenture, lease,
     contract or other agreement, instrument or undertaking.

        3.        Subsection (h) of Section 5.01 of the Original Funding
Agreement is deleted in its entirety and amended by substituting therefor the
following:

                    (h)  have or maintain:

<PAGE>   3
                    (i)  Borrower's Net Worth not less than (A)
          additional paid in capital of the Borrower as of any
          day, minus (B) $250,000;

                    (ii)  a Dilutions-to-Collection Ratio of not
          more than 5%; and

                    (iii)  a Receivable Collection Turnover Ratio
          of not more than 70 days.

        4.        Subsections (i) and (j) of Section 9.01 of the Original
Funding Agreement are deleted in their entirety and amended by substituting
therefor the following:

          (i)  as of any Settlement Date, the Default Ratio is
     greater than 6%; or

          (j)  as of any Settlement Date, the Delinquency Ratio
     is greater than 8%; or

        5.   Schedules 5 and 9 of the Original Funding Agreement are hereby
amended as attached hereto.

        6.   The miscellaneous provisions under ARTICLE XIV of the Original
Funding Agreement, together with the definitions of all terms used therein, and
all other sections of the Original Funding Agreement to which such sections
refer are hereby incorporated by reference as if the provisions thereof were
set forth in full herein, except that (a) the terms "Original Funding
Agreement" and "Agreement" shall be deemed to refer to the Original Funding
Agreement, as amended hereby; (b) the terms "this Original Funding Agreement"
and "this Agreement" shall be deemed to refer to the Original Funding Agreement
as amended hereby; and (c) the terms "hereunder", "hereby" and "hereto" shall
be deemed to refer to the Original Funding Agreement as amended hereby.

        7.   The Original Funding Agreement, as amended hereby, shall be deemed
to be amended hereby to the extent necessary, if any, to give effect to this
Amendment No. 1. Except as so amended hereby, the Original Funding Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their respective
terms.  Except as amended hereby, all provisions, terms and conditions,
covenants, and representations and warranties of the Original Funding Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.  The
execution and delivery of this Amendment No. 1 by the Lender, the Collateral
Agent and the Operating Agent shall not waive or be deemed to waive any default
which has occurred or which may be occurring in respect of the Original Funding
Agreement.


<PAGE>   4

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto have caused this
Amendment No. 1 to the Receivables Funding and servicing Agreement to be duly
executed on the date first above written.

                              CARLISLE PLASTICS FUNDING
                               CORPORATION, as Borrower



                              By: /S/ MARIE B. HUMBERT
                                  -------------------------------------
                                   Name:  Marie B. Humbert
                                   Title:  Vice President Finance

                              REDWOOD RECEIVABLES
                               CORPORATION, as Lender



                              By: /S/ LANNHI TRAN
                                  -------------------------------------
                                   Name:  Lannhi Tran
                                   Title:  Vice President

                              CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.,
                               as Servicer



                              By: /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                  -------------------------------------
                                   Name:  Patrick J. O'Leary
                                   Title:  Chief Financial Officer

                              GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL
                               CORPORATION, as Operating
                               Agent and Collateral Agent



                              By: /S/ THOMAS E. JOHNSTONE
                                  -------------------------------------
                                   Name:  Thomas E. Johnstone
                                   Title:  Vice President

<PAGE>   5

        Schedule 5 to the Original Funding Agreement is hereby deleted in its
entirety and amended by substituting therefor the following: 

                                                                     Schedule 5
                                                                     ----------
                         DETERMINATION OF "INTEREST"

MONTHLY INTEREST EXPENSE =         SUM OF DAILY INTEREST FOR  THE
                                   SETTLEMENT PERIOD

#1)  Daily Interest Daily Borrowing Rate x Advances Outstanding on
     the preceding day

#2)  Daily Borrowing Rate:
     (a) Pre-Termination =         Daily Interest Rate + Daily Margin

     (b) Post-Termination          Daily Interest Rate + Daily Margin +
                                   Daily Default Margin

#3)  Daily Interest Rate =         [Daily Weighted Average CP
                                   Rate + Daily Weighted Average
                                   Liquidity Rate] x [Redwood
                                   Funding Factor + Borrower LOC
                                   Funding Factor]

#4)  Daily Weighted Average        [Commercial Paper Outstanding/Senior
     CP Rate                       Debt] x [Dollar Weighted Average CP Rate/360
                                   Days]

#5)  Daily Weighted Average
     Liquidity Rate =              [Liquidity Loans Outstanding/Senior Debt]
                                   x [Liquidity Rate/360 Days]

#6)  Liquidity Interest
     Rate =                        (a) Greater of NYCHA Prime or 30 Day CP, plus
                                   (b) 1%

#7)  Daily Margin   1.25% per annum with respect to Advances Outstanding up to 
                                   $35 Million, or in the event Advances
                                   Outstanding exceed $35
                                   Million, 2.00% per annum with
                                   respect to any Advances
                                   Outstanding in excess of $35
                                   Million; PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
                                   that a rate of 1.25% per annum
                                   shall apply to all Advances
                                   Outstanding in the event the
                                   Servicer has satisfied the
                                   Servicer Management Forecast
                                   Condition, in each case based
                                   on a year of 360 days

#8)  Daily Default Margin =        3.00% per annum/360 Days

#9)  Senior Debt =  CP Outstanding + Liquidity Loans Outstanding

<PAGE>   6

#10) Redwood Funding Factor =      Redwood Debt/Total Fundings Outstanding

#11) Borrower LOC Funding
       Factor =                    Borrower LOC Deposits/Advances 
                                   outstanding

Definitions
- - - -----------

        "BORROWER LOC DEPOSITS" means an amount equal to the product of (a) LOC
Deposits and (b)(i) the portion of LOC Draws Outstanding allocated to the RFC,
divided by (ii) LOC Draws Outstanding.

        "FORECASTED OPERATING INCOME" means the forecast adopted by the
management of the Servicer as to the operating income of the Servicer for its
1995 fiscal year and each subsequent fiscal year.

        "LOC DEPOSITS" means, for any day, the amount, if any, of proceeds from
LOC Draws outstanding not used to pay maturing Commercial Paper or Liquidity
Loans and remaining in the Collateral Account at the end of such day.

        "LOC DRAWS" means any payments made to the Lender in respect of the
Letter of Credit.

        "LOC DRAWS OUTSTANDING" means, at any time, (a) any LOC Draws to date
minus (b) any payments made prior to such time to reimburse such LOC Draws.

        "REDWOOD DEBT" means, at any time, the aggregate of the Lender's Senior
Debt, plus LOC Draws Outstanding, minus LOC Deposits for all RFCs at such time.

        "RFC" means a receivables financing company that either sells
receivables to the Lender or makes borrowings from the Lender secured by
receivables.

        "SERVICER MANAGEMENT FORECAST CONDITION" means evidence, provided to
and satisfactory to the Operating Agent, that the Servicer has attained 100% of
its Forecasted Operating Income.

        "TOTAL FUNDINGS OUTSTANDING" means, at any time, the aggregate of the
Advances Outstanding at such time, plus the amounts corresponding to Advances
Outstanding for all other RFCs that have pledged receivables as collateral for
such advances from the Lender at such time, plus the purchases outstanding for
all other RFCS as sellers of receivables to the Lender at such time.

        Schedule 9 of the Original Funding Agreement is amended by deleting
subparagraphs (a) and (e) of Paragraph 1 of said Schedule 9 in their entirety
and substituting therefor the following:

<PAGE>   7

<TABLE>
        (a)  MAXIMUM CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.  The Servicer and its Subsidiaries
on a consolidated basis shall not make Capital Expenditures during the
following periods that exceed in the aggregate the amounts set forth opposite
each of such periods:

<CAPTION>
                                      Aggregate Maximum
          Period Covered             Capital Expenditures
          --------------             --------------------
     <S>                                     <C>
     January 1, 1994 through                 $19,400,000
     December 31, 1994

     January 1, 1995 through                 $11,000,000
     December 31, 1995

     January 1, 1996 through                 $12,000,000
     December 31, 1996

     January 1, 1997 through                 $12,000,000
     December 31, 1997
</TABLE>

        (e)  MAXIMUM FUNDED DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO.  The Servicer and its
Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis shall have and shall maintain at all times
a ratio of Funded Debt to Equity of not more than (i) 3.1 to 1.0 from October
14, 1994 through and including December 31, 1995, and (ii) 3.0 to 1.0
thereafter.


<PAGE>   1




                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.26
                                                                          (COPY)
                                      NOTE

                     CARLISLE PLASTICS FUNDING CORPORATION


$45,000,000                                                     October 25, 1994


        FOR VALUE RECEIVED, CARLISLE PLASTICS FUNDING CORPORATION, a Delaware
corporation (the "Borrower"), promises to pay to Redwood Receivables
Corporation (the "Lender"), or registered assigns, the principal sum of Forty
Five Million and no/100 DOLLARS ($45,000,000) or if less, the unpaid principal
amount of the aggregate loans ("Advances") made by the Lender to the Borrower
pursuant to the Funding Agreement (as defined below), as set forth on the
attached Schedule, on the dates specified in Section 2.06 of the Funding
Agreement, and to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note on
each day that such unpaid principal amount is outstanding at the Daily
Borrowing Rate as provided in Schedule 5 to the Funding Agreement on the dates
specified in Section 2.07 of the Funding Agreement.

        This Note is issued pursuant to the Receivables Funding and Servicing
Agreement, dated as of April 14, 1994 (as amended, the "Funding Agreement"),
between the Borrower, Carlisle Plastics, Inc., a Servicer, the Lender and
General Electric Capital Corporation as Agent for the Lender (in such capacity,
the "Operating Agent") and as collateral agent (in such capacity, the
"Collateral Agent") for the Lender Secured Parties (as defined in the Funding
Agreement).  Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Note are used with
the meanings ascribed to them in the Funding Agreement.

        Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in this Note, if at any
time the rate of interest payable by the Borrower under this Note, when
combined with any and all other charges provided for in this Note, in the
Funding Agreement or in any other document) to the extent such other charges
would constitute interest for the purpose of any applicable law limiting
interest that may be charged on this Note), exceeds the highest rate of
interest permissible under applicable law (the "Maximum Lawful Rate"), then so
long as the Maximum Lawful Rate would be exceeded the rate of interest under
this Note shall be equal to the Maximum Lawful Rate.  If at any time thereafter
the rate of interest payable under this Note is less than the Maximum Lawful
Rate, the Borrower shall continue to pay interest under this Note at the
Maximum Lawful Rate until such time as the total interest paid by the Borrower
is equal to the total interest that would have been paid had applicable law not
limited the interest rate payable under Note.  In no event shall the total
interest received by the Lender under this Note exceed the amount which the
Lender could lawfully have received had the interest due under this Note been
calculated since the date of this Note at the Maximum Lawful Rate.

<PAGE>   2
                                                                        [COPY]

        Payments of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on this
Note shall be made by the Borrower to the holder hereof by wire transfer of
immediately available funds by 2:00 p.m. New York City time, in the manner and
at the address specified for such purposes as provided in Section 2.09 of the
Funding Agreement, or in such manner or at such other address as the holder of
this Note shall have specified in writing to the Borrower for such purpose,
without the presentation or surrender of this Note or the making of any
notation on this Note.

        If any payment under this Note falls due on a day which is not a
Business Day, then such due date shall be extended to the next succeeding
Business Day and Interest (calculated at the Daily Borrowing Rate for each day
during the period then ending) shall be payable on any principal so extended.

        The Borrower expressly waives presentment, demand, diligence, protest
and all notices of any kind whatsoever with respect to this Note.

        The holder hereof may, as provided in Section 14.02 of the Funding
Agreement, sell, assign, transfer, negotiate, grant participations in or
otherwise dispose of all or any portion of this Note and the indebtedness
evidenced by this Note.

        This Note is secured by the security interests granted to the Lender
pursuant to Section 8.01 of the Funding Agreement. The holder of this Note is
entitled to the benefits of the Funding Agreement and may enforce the
agreements of the Borrower contained in the Funding Agreement and exercise the
remedies provided for by, or otherwise available in respect of, the Funding
Agreement, all in accordance with the terms of the Funding Agreement.  If a
Termination event shall occur and be continuing, the unpaid balance of the
principal of this Note, together with accrued interest, may be declared and
become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the
Funding Agreement.

        This Note is made and delivered in New York, New York and shall be
governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws (without
application of its conflict of laws provisions) of the State of New York.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrower has caused this Note to be signed and
delivered by its duly authorized officer as of the date set forth.

                                  CARLISLE PLASTICS FUNDING CORPORATION



                              By: /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                  -------------------------------------
                                  Name:  Patrick J. O'Leary
                                  Title: Chief Financial Officer

<PAGE>   3
                                                                         [COPY]

<TABLE>
                               Schedule to Note
                               ----------------

<CAPTION>
   Date of     Principal       Principal       Outstanding
  Advance or   Amount of       Amount of        Principal
  Repayment     Advance        Repayment          Amount
  ---------     -------        ---------          ------
  <S>           <C>             <C>             <C>


</TABLE>



<PAGE>   1


                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.27

                                AMENDMENT NO. 1
                                       TO
                           RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT


        AMENDMENT NO. 1, dated as of October 25, 1994 ("Amendment No. 1"), to
the Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of April 14, 1994 (the "Original Sale
Agreement") between CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC. (the "Parent"), a Delaware
corporation, and CARLISLE PLASTICS FUNDING CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation
(the "RFC"). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Amendment
No. 1 shall have the meanings specified in the Original Sale Agreement.

        The Parent and the RFC agree as follows:

        1.        Section 1.01 of the Original Sale Agreement is amended by
deleting the definition of the term "Funding Agreement" and substituting
therefor the following:

     "FUNDING AGREEMENT" means the Receivables Funding and
     Servicing Agreement, dated as of April 14, 1994 among
     the RFC, Redwood (as Lender), the Operating Agent, the
     Collateral Agent and the Parent, as Servicer, as
     amended from time to time.

        2.        Section 3.01 of the Original Sale Agreement is deleted in its
entirety and amended by substituting therefor the following:

        SECTION 3.01.  RFC LOANS.  The RFC hereby agrees, on the terms and
subject to the conditions of this Agreement, to make advances (each, an "RFC
Loan") to the Parent to the extent of its available funds during the term of
this Agreement in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding up
to, but not exceeding $45,000,000.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the
Parent may borrow, repay and reborrow; PROVIDED that no such RFC Loans may be
made if, after giving effect thereto, there would be a Funding Excess.

        3.        Subsection (a) of Section 3.04 of the Original Sale   
Agreement is deleted in its entirety and amended by substituting therefor the
following:

        SECTION 3.04.  PARENT NOTE.  (a) The RFC Loans made by the RFC
hereunder shall be evidenced by a single promissory note of the Parent in
substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the "Parent Note").  The Parent
Note shall be dated the date of this Amendment No. 1, shall be payable to the
order of the RFC in a principal amount equal to $45,000,000 and shall otherwise
be duly completed.

<PAGE>   2

        4.        The Parent represents and warrants as follows:

        (a)  The Parent has the corporate power, authority and legal right to
execute, deliver and perform the Original Sale Agreement, as amended hereby,
and to sell or contribute the Transferred Receivables thereunder.  The Parent
has taken all necessary corporate action to authorize the sale and contribution
of on the terms and conditions of the Original Sale Agreement, as amended
hereby, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment No. 1. 
No consent, license, permit, approval or authorization of, exemption by, notice
or report to or registration, filing or declaration with any Governmental
Authority is required for the execution, delivery and performance by the Parent
of the Original Sale Agreement, as amended hereby, which has not been obtained,
made, given or accomplished.  The Original Sale Agreement, as amended hereby,
has been executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer of the Parent and
constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of the Parent enforceable
against the Parent in accordance with its terms.

        (b)  The execution, delivery and performance by the Parent of the
Original Sale Agreement, as amended hereby, will not violate (i) any provision
of any existing law or regulation applicable to the Parent, (ii) any provision
of any order, judgment, award or decree of any court, arbitrator or
governmental authority applicable to the Parent, (iii) the Certificate of
Incorporation or By-Laws of the Parent, or (iv) any mortgage, indenture, lease,
contract or other agreement, instrument or undertaking to which the Parent is a
party or by which the Parent or any of its assets may be bound, and will not,
except as otherwise provided in the Funding Agreement, result in or require the
creation or imposition of any Adverse Claim on any of its property, assets or
revenues pursuant to the provisions of any such mortgage, indenture, lease,
contract or other agreement, instrument or undertaking.

        5.        The miscellaneous provisions under ARTICLE VI of the Original
Sale Agreement, together with the definitions of all terms used therein, and
all other sections of the Original Sale Agreement to which such sections refer
are hereby incorporated by reference as if the provisions thereof were not set
forth in full herein, except that (a) the terms "Original Sale Agreement") and
"Agreement" shall be deemed to refer to the Original Sale Agreement, as amended
hereby; (b) the terms "this Original Sale Agreement" and "this Agreement" shall
be deemed to refer to the Original Sale Agreement as amended hereby; and (c)
the terms "hereunder", "hereby" and "hereto" shall be deemed to refer to the
Original Sale Agreement as amended hereby.

        6.        The Original Sale Agreement, as amended hereby, shall be
deemed to be amended hereby to the extent necessary, if any, to give effect to
this Amendment No. 1.  Except as so amended hereby, the Original Sale Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their respective
terms.  Except as amended hereby, all provisions, terms and conditions,
covenants, and representations and warranties of the Original Sale Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.  The
execution and delivery of this Amendment No. 1 by the Parent and the RFC shall
not waive or be deemed to waive any default which has occurred or which may be
occurring in respect of the Original Sale Agreement.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. 1 to the
Receivables Sale Agreement to be executed by their respective officers
thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.

                              CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.



                              By: /S/ PATRICK J. O'LEARY
                                  ---------------------------------
                              Name:          Patrick O'Leary
                              Title:         Chief Financial Officer

                              Address:       One Union Street
                                             Boston, MA 02108
                              Attention:  Chief Financial Officer
                              Phone number: (617) 557-2600
                              Telecopier number: (617) 523-5428


                              CARLISLE PLASTICS FUNDING CORPORATION



                              By: /S/ MARIE B. HUMBERT
                                  ---------------------------------
                              Name:     Marie B. Humbert
                              Title:    Vice President and
                                        Assistant Secretary

                              Address:  1401 West 94th Street
                                        Minneapolis, MN  55431
                              Attention: Vice President
                              Phone number: (612) 885-9359
                              Telecopier number: (612) 885-9355


<PAGE>   1

                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.28


                             [FORM OF PARENT NOTE]



$45,000,000                                                  October ___, 1994


        FOR VALUE RECEIVED, CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation
(the "Company"), hereby promises to pay to CARLISLE FUNDING PLASTICS
CORPORATION (the "Lender"), for its account, the principal sum of $45,000,000
Dollars (or such lesser amount as shall equal the aggregate unpaid principal
amount of the Loans made by the Lender to the Company under the Sale Agreement
referred to below), in lawful money of the United States of America and in
immediately available funds immediately on the demand of the Lender.

        The date, amount and interest rate, of each Loan made by the Lender to
the Company, and each payment made on account of the principal thereof, shall
be recorded by the Lender on its books and, prior to any transfer of this Note,
endorsed by the Lender on the schedule attached hereto or any continuation
thereof.

        This Note is the Note referred to in the Receivables Sale Agreement (as
modified and supplemented and in effect from time to time to time, the "Sale
Agreement") dated as of April 14, 1994 by and between the Company and the
Lender and evidences Loans made by the Lender thereunder.  Capitalized terms
used in this Note have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Sale
Agreement.

        The Sale Agreement provides for prepayments of Loans upon the terms and
conditions specified therein.

        THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.


                              CARLISLE PLASTICS, INC.



                              By _______________________________________


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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
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