On November 29, the AMBA filed formal comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) requesting it not extend the exclusion granted to importers from paying a 25 percent tariffs on plastic injection molds from China for another year. Importers and manufacturers had until November 30, 2019, to register their support or opposition for extending the tariff … [Read more...] about AMBA Files Formal Comments Calling for Reinstatement of 25% Tariffs on Chinese Molds

LaGrange, Illinois-based iD Additives, Inc., a supplier of additives to the plastics industry, has named PCS Company of Fraser, Michigan as its exclusive distributor to injection molders and moldmakers in the USA for its iD Eco-Pro 360 rust removal systems. The agreement is effective immediately. iD Additives will continue to sell and market iD Eco-Pro 360 directly for other … [Read more...] about iD Additives Names PCS Exclusive iD Eco-Pro 360 Distributor to US Injection Molders and Moldmakers

The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) is pleased to announce it has engaged a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firm to speak for the industry in the nation’s capital and help policymakers make informed decisions about imposing tariffs on imported plastic injection molds from China. To make sure the voices of America’s mold builders are heard in the trade debate, the AMBA … [Read more...] about AMBA Hires Lobbying Firm, Urges Trump Administration to Reinstate Chinese Mold Tariffs

Registration is now open for the annual 2019 Automotive Tooling Update on Oct. 30, 2019, at Laurel Manor in Livonia, MI. This event provides attendees with automotive tooling market intelligence and insights critical for the health of individual shops and the industry. Executives from tool shops who have or are interested in automotive business including tier 1 suppliers, OEM … [Read more...] about OESA/HRI Tooling Update – Registration Open

On Sept. 13, over 160 participants from 56 companies gathered at the Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales Operation Homefront Golf Scramble. Together, they raised over $20K in funds for Operation Homefront, a nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by - in the communities they have … [Read more...] about Alliance Golf Outing Raises 20K

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other under-40 industry professionals at AMBA’s next Emerging Leaders Network event. During this half-day leadership workshop, attendees will break down their personalized results from the Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral Assessment, answering questions such as: Who am I - what drives my personality and motivates me in the … [Read more...] about Upcoming Workshop for Under-40 Industry Professionals