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AMBA signs on for toolmaker apprenticeship certification


April 30, 2013 5:08 pm ET

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The American Mold Builders Association has signed on to help create a nationally recognized apprenticeship certification that should make it easier for toolmakers to find qualified workers and convince young people that tooling can be a long-term career, not just one job at one shop.

Mold makers donate iPads to wounded Marines, sailors and soldiers


April 17, 2013 1:48 pm ET

SAN DIEGO — An iWarriors.org group of mold makers and others has donated personalized iPads to 110 combat-wounded Marines, sailors and soldiers.

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US injection press sales still on the rise, plastic manufacturing 'chugging steadily upward'


April 4, 2013 3:19 pm ET

WASHINGTON — The U.S. turnaround continued in 2012 for sales of injection molding machines — by far the largest plastics machinery segment — while extruders and blow molding machine segments were flat or down, according to the...

China's plastics industry struggles, but some see signs of turnaround


April 3, 2013 10:30 am ET

HONG KONG — China's plastics industry continues to face difficulties, judging by financial reports this week from some of the larger companies, amid signs of modest improvement in the overall manufacturing environment.

AMBA convention includes plant tours, awards


March 29, 2013 12:52 pm ET

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The American Mold Builders Association will hold its annual national convention April 24-26 in Schaumburg.

Exports of Italian machinery offset weak domestic demand


March 25, 2013 12:49 pm ET

ASSAGO, ITALY — Stronger exports partially offset weak Italian demand for the country's plastics and rubber equipment and molds in 2012, according to machinery association Assocomaplast.

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Concours Mold investing $5.5 million to expand in Mexico


March 13, 2013 4:49 pm ET

MEXICO CITY – Concours Mold Inc. is investing $5.5 million to almost double the size of its manufacturing facility in southeastern Mexico.

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Century Mold's Ricotta discusses strategy for staying competitive


March 11, 2013 1:44 pm ET

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Ron Ricotta, president and CEO of Century Mold Co. Inc., has 30 years of experience in manufacturing. He has served in his current capacity at Century Mold since he and his partner acquired the business in 2002.

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Unit Industries diversifies by buying EMS Sandburg


March 1, 2013 3:04 pm ET

FULLERTON, CALIF. -- In diversifying toward turnkey capability, Unit Industries Group Inc. of Fullerton acquired three entities operating as EMS Sandberg Industries.

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Integrity adds multicomponent Engel for mold trials


February 27, 2013 3:56 pm ET

OLDCASTLE, ONTARIO — Integrity Tool & Mold Inc. is boosting its capabilities with the addition of a four-component, 1,650-ton Engel duo injection molding machine.

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