by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Recent years have seen injection molders scrambling to diversify market offerings in order to mitigate the downturn in automotive production. At least one molder, however, evaluated its core strengths, took a hard look at the potential in the automotive market and shifted into overdrive with expanded marketing efforts and investments in … [Read more...] about Pollmann North America: Driving Business Forward with a Commitment to Automotive
Company Profiles
SPI Industries and the Morning Huddle
Plastics Business An ownership transition at SPI Industries triggered a re-evaluation of operational methodologies throughout the plant. With a desire to "turn the culture and turn the ship", President James Doster implemented a morning meeting to share critical benchmarks and process updates with his staff. In this View from 30 Feet, Doster shares the thought process behind … [Read more...] about SPI Industries and the Morning Huddle
Fast, Fluid and Flexible at Nicolet Plastics
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Nicolet Plastics thrives on a level of manufacturing complexity that has stopped other injection molders in their tracks. With 62 employees, drawn from three neighboring communities in Northeast Wisconsin with populations under 1,000, Nicolet has excelled at evaluating and building employee skill levels, responding to project challenges … [Read more...] about Fast, Fluid and Flexible at Nicolet Plastics
Eyes on the Future at i2tech
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business i2tech is hiring eight new employees. They've been in the building for 15 minutes, received a set of ear plugs and safety glasses and have the monthly shift schedule in front of them on the table. In walks Bob Janeczko. He opens his introduction by emphasizing the company's safety record, justifiably proud of its recent celebration of one … [Read more...] about Eyes on the Future at i2tech
Lean and Green at DOREL Juvenile Group
by Dianna Brodine Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. manufactures some of the most recognizable products in the world – if you are a parent. Producing car seats, potties, step stools, bath tubs, strollers and more for Cosco and Safety 1st, Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. represents the largest single segment of its $2.0 billion parent company, Dorel Industries. Its customer base includes … [Read more...] about Lean and Green at DOREL Juvenile Group