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Molds/Tooling
Mold-Masters spends $20 million to expand China hot-runner plant
GEORGETOWN, ONTARIO (Jan. 31, 2012) -- Fast-growing markets In Asia have prompted Mold-Masters Ltd.to recently complete a $20 million expansion of its Kunshan, China, hot runner plant.

NPE exhibitors: Get published in PN’s preview issues
AKRON, OHIO (Jan. 10, 2012) -- Early April and the NPE trade show are just around the corner -- and so are Plastics News’ special report issues that will preview the show.

Recovery slow, but steady, for US plastics industry
WASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2011) -- The U.S. plastics industry is continuing its slow recovery from the recession of 2008-09 -- and industry officials are optimistic about the future.



Japan's SME firms look to technology for growth
OKYO (Nov. 8, 2011) — Japan’s small and medium-sized plastics processors and mold makers are struggling with both a record-high Japanese yen and competition from low-cost countries, but some said they see technology and greater international involvement as key to future growth.

Eva diversifying into mainland China's auto market


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HONG KONG (Oct. 18, 2011) -- Amid the drumbeat of challenges for Chinese manufacturing – wages rising more than 15 percent a year, weak markets in Europe and North America and a strengthening Chinese yuan -- it’s easy to forget that some companies seem to find ways to make it work.

Moldmakers and molders in South China face consolidation, Part III
GUANGZHOU, CHINA (Oct. 18, 2011) -- The sharply rising costs and weakness in major export markets in North America and Europe are making it probably the most difficult time in at least 20 years for many export-oriented small and medium-sized manufacturers in China.

Feng Ping expands but worries over global economy
SHENZHEN, CHINA (Oct. 11, 2011) -- U.S.-owned Chinese mold making firm Feng Ping Tooling & Plastic Mfg. Co. Ltd. is expanding its Guangdong province factory as business grows, but in a bow to what it says is the uncertain economic environment worldwide, the company has at the same time put on hold alternate plans for a larger expansion.



Moldmakers and molders in South China face consolidation, Part II


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GUANGZHOU, CHINA (Oct. 4, 2011) -- Although the tough economic conditions are hiting some manufacturers in South China hard, other are doing well, according to industry sources.

NPE2012 attendee registration is now open
WASHINGTON (Oct. 4, 2011) -- If you’ve been waiting to sign up to attend NPE2012, wait no more -- the registration button at www.npe.org is now live.

Moldmakers and molders in South China face consolidation, Part I

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GUANGZHOU (Sept. 27, 2011) -- South China’s mold making and injection molding companies are headed for a sharp consolidation this year as slumping worldwide demand and rising costs hit hard, with leading firms gaining business while others struggle, according to interviews at the recent Asiamold trade fair in Guangzhou.

Jite buys back China plant, new owners lack financing
TORONTO (August 16, 2011) -- Electronics supplier Jite Technologies Inc. is buying back a tooling and molding operation it spun off last year, because of problems completing that sale.

SPE looking for new executive director globally
NEWTOWN, CONN. (August 16, 2010) -- Susan Oderwald, the executive director of the Society of Plastics Engineers, has announced her resignation from the group’s top post by year’s end. The group will conduct a global search for a new executive director.

Chinese moldmaker raises wages, invests in training
ZHONGSHAN, CHINA (August 2, 2011) The Society of Plastics Engineers is taking its mold maker of the year award in a new direction, naming for the first time a recipient outside of North America — Chinese mold maker S.Y. Chu, chairman of Pacific Master Precision Injection Ltd. in Zhongshan, China. Check out a video feature here.

SPE's moldmaking division pushes for internationalization
GUANGZHOU, CHINA (August 2, 2011) -- Scott Peters, the chair-elect of the Society of Plastics Engineers Mold Making and Mold Design Division, said he expects that the choice of a Chinese executive as SPE’s Mold Maker of the Year could be controversial with some in the North American industry.

Chinese firm wins SPE Mold Maker of the Year award

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ZHONGSHAN, CHINA (July 19, 2011) -- For the first time in history, the Society of Plastics Engineers Inc. has given its Mold Maker of the Year award to an executive at a company outside North America.

Mold components supplier DMS expanding to Asia
DONGGUAN, CHINA (July 19, 2011) -- Mold components supplier DMS North America is expanding to Asia, starting with a sales office and warehouse distribution.

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