Reaction injection
Both the new USMCA trade agreement and tariffs on China-made goods both deals are good news for most North American mold makers. Of course, an exception could be toolmakers that also have operations or partnerships with counterparts in China. But the majority of mold makers — still mostly made up of small and medium sized companies, with hands-on owners and management — should benefit.
Wisconsin-based reaction injection molder Premold Corp. has started manufacturing in northern Mexico, the company announced Jan. 10.
Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Unique Fabricating Inc. on Tuesday acquired the assets of the Concord, Mich.-based Great Lakes Foam Technologies Inc. for $12 million.
From Washington to Pennsylvania to Alabama, the new McClarin Plastics LLC will be twice as big and provide fiber-reinforced plastic components as well as other products and services across the country.
Two Wisconsin thermoset molders have merged.
After more than 40 years at the same location, molder and mold maker East Pattern && Mold Corp. has moved into a new building that is more than twice as big, reflecting a growing business for reaction injection molded products.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Australian polyurethane foam manufacturer Joyce Foam Pty. Ltd. says it has invested A$10 million (US$9 million) in new technologies since 2010 to remain competitive in Australia's "shrinking" foam market.
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