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Progressive Components Launches Ejector Accelerators

Progressive Components, Wauconda, Illinois, a developer and supplier of components for the production tooling industry, has expanded its mold component product line with the introduction of ejector accelerators. Featuring a compact footprint and sized for inch ejector pins and ejector plates, ejector accelerators create a second-stage ejection without the need for a second … [Read more...] about Progressive Components Launches Ejector Accelerators

Manufacturing Industry Optimistic, Despite Marketplace Challenges According to Harbour Results Inc. Manufacturing Pulse Study

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 18, 2023 – Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI), a leading authority to the manufacturing industry, recently released results from its Harbour IQ Manufacturing Pulse Study, which indicated 92% of respondents were profitable in 2022 with an average EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) of 9% and, on average, they expect a 2.6% increase in revenue from … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Industry Optimistic, Despite Marketplace Challenges According to Harbour Results Inc. Manufacturing Pulse Study

New “Value” Zero Clearance Punching Units Give Pouch Manufacturers An Edge

Savannah, New York-based Pearl Technologies, part of the of EDGE Industrial Technologies family of companies, announced the introduction of its “Value” range of Zero Clearance (ZC) punching units. The new range of “disposable” units provide excellent punch quality at budget-friendly pricing for punching round holes, hanger holes, corner rounds and tear notches. The Value ZC … [Read more...] about New “Value” Zero Clearance Punching Units Give Pouch Manufacturers An Edge

Wilbert Plastic Services CEO to Retire

BELMONT, N.C. – Wilbert Plastic Services President and CEO Greg M. Botner announced his retirement from the role following 15 years of leadership. His commitment to the company and its growth, reputation and community presence earned Botner numerous accolades and esteem for his business acumen, his industry expertise and his community support across the greater Charlotte, N.C., … [Read more...] about Wilbert Plastic Services CEO to Retire

MiVue® Adds Expanded Capabilities to Its Plant Monitoring Software

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As Industry 4.0 manufacturing increasingly demands deeper data insights into operations, MiVue®, New Berlin, Wisconsin, a division of the ACS Group, is expanding its plant monitoring capabilities across a broad range of ACS brands for the plastics industry. MiVue digital manufacturing connection kits provide plastics plant managers with more insight into their equipment by … [Read more...] about MiVue® Adds Expanded Capabilities to Its Plant Monitoring Software

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