Plastic Injection Molding News & Case Studies
Miscellaneous UPM Conflict Materials Policy
UPM, Inc. is committed to sourcing components and materials from companies that share our values around human rights, ethics and environmental responsibility. We expect all of our suppliers to abide by the requirements of our Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits human rights abuses and unethical practices. We also require all suppliers to comply with … Continue reading UPM Conflict Materials Policy
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Molding Practices Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Plastic Injection Molding at UPM
Creating products that are “green” is one of UPM’s top priorities. We take pride in staying green and supporting the environment with our choices. In the process of sustainable, eco-friendly plastic injection molding, we try to eliminate all tainted items by avoiding the mishandling the use of our plastic raw materials. Appropriate allocation of resources … Continue reading Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Plastic Injection Molding at UPM
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Tooling Don’t Skip the New Mold Design Review
Many companies spend weeks, months, even years developing innovative products. Multiple design changes, testing, and rapid prototyping are used to ensure the product design is solid. With a part design in hand the product development team and shareholders are eager to see their hard work become a tangible part. Part files are sent out, purchase … Continue reading Don’t Skip the New Mold Design Review
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News & Press Releases UPM Adds New Kaeser Air Compressor
UPM recently installed a new @KaeserUSA 75 horsepower direct drive air compressor to replace an aging air compressor. “The new compressor is much more energy efficient and allows us to maintain our volume and pressure using less electricity”, said Walter Pipan, UPM’s Plant Engineering Manager. “Plastic injection molding businesses are always looking for ways to reduce costs to … Continue reading UPM Adds New Kaeser Air Compressor
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Project Management UPM Receives 2012 Supplier of the Year Award From Pelican Products
The award recognizes Universal Plastic Mold for demonstrating consistent and relentless excellence in quality, technology, flexibility, and supporting Pelican’s many supplier initiatives in the spirit of true partnership. The distinction was awarded during Pelican’s 2012 annual Supplier Appreciation Event, held in the Naismith Basket Ball Hall of Fame, Springfield, MA, on September 18, 2012. “It … Continue reading UPM Receives 2012 Supplier of the Year Award From Pelican Products
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Tooling Providing flexibility to customer’s molds and secondary equipment
One of the best things about UPM is its flexibility in interfacing with customer supplied molds and equipment, integrating them into our existing manufacturing process. As rising fuel and shipping costs have now forced customers to seek partners in key geographical regions, we at UPM have the experienced personnel and equipment to interface almost any … Continue reading Providing flexibility to customer’s molds and secondary equipment
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Miscellaneous Streamline your Production Program with Logistics and Supply Chain services.
Building a manufacturing process can be difficult enough. Between managing all the expenses, working out material selections, patents, tooling, and more, you can quickly find yourself with a headache. When you start to consider the complexity of creating your supply chain and balancing the many variables that go into place, it’s obvious that choosing the … Continue reading Streamline your Production Program with Logistics and Supply Chain services.
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Miscellaneous Our Take on Plastic Molding Quality Assurance Process
UPM consistently strives to uphold our reputation as the plastic injection molder who thrives on handling the tough jobs that other molders can’t get right. One part of UPM’s “secret sauce” to achieving high quality is the great experience of our management team. The other part is a carefully nurtured culture which makes top quality … Continue reading Our Take on Plastic Molding Quality Assurance Process
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Miscellaneous Businesses Expect Quality Customer Service
There has always been a great deal of competition in the areas of contract manufacturers and plastic injection molding, from both within the US and worldwide. With all of that competition, you would think that pricing would be the main separator between different injection molders offering similar services. Interesting enough that may not be the … Continue reading Businesses Expect Quality Customer Service
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Project Management 5 Ways UPM Lowered costs and increased sales 35% for a Fortune 500 customer
The modern business environment was proving exceptionally tough for one of our Fortune 500 customers. Like many companies, they were struggling with being squeezed with both sides of the supply chain. They were experiencing increased material and supplier costs, while also being pressured to lower their pricing to large retail customers in order to stay … Continue reading 5 Ways UPM Lowered costs and increased sales 35% for a Fortune 500 customer
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