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Custom Profile, Grand Rapids, Michigan, which develops and manufactures specialty thermoplastic profile extrusions and sub-assemblies, has announced that it is investing to expand production capacity and warehouse space at its Juarez, Mexico, operation. The company recently signed a lease for an additional 27,500-sq.-ft. expansion that will increase the firm's total space to … [Read more...] about Custom Profile Adding Capacity in Juarez, Mexico

Slide Products, Inc., Wheeling, Illinois, a manufacturer of mold releases, mold cleaners, ejector pin grease, rust preventives, purging compounds and more, now offers Hi-Temp Purge. Many engineering-grade resins work at temperatures of 700ºF and higher. Molders require a purging compound that works effectively at these high temperatures to remove residue from the screw and … [Read more...] about Slide Offers New Slide Hi-Temp Purge for Engineered Resins

By Alexx Strobridge, process engineer, Brown Machine Group Thermoformer adjustments by operators are more important than ever, since travel and building occupancy restrictions put in place to minimize the spread of COVID-19 make it more difficult for OEM maintenance teams to access equipment installed in plants. The good news, however, is that a small number of regular … [Read more...] about Tips for Troubleshooting Thermoforming Technology

The Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®), Troy, Michigan, has announced a “Call for Nominations” for its 50th annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala, the oldest and largest recognition event in the automotive and plastics industries. This year’s Awards Gala will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Burton Manor in Livonia, Michigan. Winning part … [Read more...] about SPE® Seeks Nominations for Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, has announced that all previously scheduled in-person May and June standards development meetings (including D02 and independent meetings) have been transitioned to all virtual. Last month, ASTM International announced that all April … [Read more...] about ASTM International Transitions May, June In-Person Standards Meetings to All Virtual