By Ashley Burleson, analytics manager AMBA Ninety-four percent of manufacturers across the United States currently have a drug policy in place, according to a recent report published by the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA). However, the recent Drugs in the Workplace Report revealed that, while manufacturers already have drug policies in place, many are searching for … [Read more...] about Moldmakers and Drugs in the Workplace

By Dianna Brodine, managing editor The American Mold Builder Just prior to NPE2018, three AMBA member companies announced the formation of a joint venture meant to offer the plastics industry a one-stop solution for engineering, moldmaking and production. Mold Craft, Willernie, Minnesota; Westminster Tool, Plainfield, Connecticut; and Extreme Tool and Engineering, Wakefield, … [Read more...] about Plastics Technology Alliance: Evolving to Meet Customer Needs

By Brenda Clark, engineering manager HASCO America, Inc. Through the years, many companies have offered standardization of mold base assemblies and certain mold action components. The standardization of mold bases and components began at HASCO in 1924. Hugo Hasenclever, a goldsmith and engraver, was forming tools that were each unique and, with his son, Rolf, started to think … [Read more...] about Standardization of Mold Bases and Components

This two-day event focuses on business development and best practices for the plastic injection mold manufacturing industry. Connecting moldmakers, molders, OEMs and rapid product development professionals representing all aspects of a product's creation, the event will take place June 13 through 14 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Tech Talks and … [Read more...] about amerimold 2018 Descends upon Novi

By Nick Stanziola, senior consultant Harbour Results, Inc. It’s no secret that the mold building industry is busy. During 2017 and early 2018, many shops experienced rushed or missed delivery dates. In fact, according to Harbour Results’ Manufacturing Pulse Survey conducted in February 2018, respondents indicated that their utilization rate, on average, is 81 percent and is … [Read more...] about Optimize Mold Shops with Capacity Planning

By Dianna Brodine, managing editor The American Mold Builder Grand Island, Nebraska, is a town of 50,000 located along Interstate 80, where semitrucks rattle by at the posted speed limit of 75 mph. Situated 150 miles from Omaha, Nebraska, and 400 miles from Denver, Colorado, more than 90 area manufacturing plants provide jobs for over 7,000 workers, according to the city’s … [Read more...] about Dramco Tool: Innovation in the Midwest