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Molder Gets Into World-Class Shape
Shape Corp.’s Grand Haven, Mich., facility challenges itself and its employees to run leaner, pushing productivity and efficiency to new limits.
Read MoreWittmann Battenfeld to Remain Operational During Covid-19 Crisis
Initially facing a forced shutdown, Wittmann Battenfeld—and many of the plastics manufacturers it supplies—were deemed essential and allowed to remain open.
Read MoreYou Can Help Combat Covid-19 Today
Is your plant idle; does it utilize personal protective equipment (PPE); you can help with coronavirus now.
Read MoreFacing Partial Shutdown, Tessy Plastics Pays Out $2000 Per Employee
As operations in New York and Pennsylvania are impacted by government enforcement of shutdowns, Tessy issued the checks to nearly 1100 employees.
Read MoreEngel Ceases Production at Austrian Plants Following Employee Coronavirus Infections
Following the sixth confirmed case of Covid-19 for its employees in Austria, Engel said it was ceasing production at its manufacturing sites in Austria until April 15.
Read MoreCalifornia Moldmaker Remains Open During Coronavirus Shelter in Place Order
M.R. Mold & Engineering, after consulting legal counsel, has determined its work is in support of “critical manufacturing”, which is exempt from the edict.
Read MoreInjection Molding: Mold Mover Made More Ergonomic
RUD’s newest Tool Mover reduced the height of the working surface on the smallest model to 595 mm (about 2 ft).
Read MoreNiigata Fills New Regional Sales Manager Role
Gregory Lewis will occupy the new position created after the injection molding machine supplier began direct sales in the U.S. in 2019.
Read MoreCanon Molds New Market in Medical Contract Manufacturing
Expanding more into medical product development and contract manufacturing, Canon Virginia finds success in projects that exploit the long-honed expertise of its parent company in areas like printing and imaging with demanding manufacturing requirements.
Read MoreGW Plastics Expands Silicone Business
Investment of $2 million includes equipment and an expanded cleanroom.
Read MoreArburg Opens New Training Center
The training center is part of a new 13,700-m2 structure at the company’s Lossburg headquarters, which will also include administrative space and a health center.
Read MoreTooling: Latch Lock for 3-Plate Molds
An alternative to round- or flat-latch models, this new lock’s simple mechanical function results in a compact design and reduced installation machining.
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