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3 Reasons to Insource Plastic Fabrication

News & Press Releases 3 Reasons to Insource Plastic Fabrication

Injection molding is in high demand, with the global market expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 6 percent, on track to be worth $212.82 million by 2025. As the need for plastic injection molding grows, many companies are outsourcing their needs to plastic mold companies. But at Universal Plastic Mold, we’ve found some … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Insource Plastic Fabrication »

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The Top Benefits of Using Plastic Instead of Metal for Injection Molding

News & Press Releases The Top Benefits of Using Plastic Instead of Metal for Injection Molding

The global marketplace is competitive and continually changing. Companies working to stay at the forefront of their industry need to be flexible and able to react quickly to changes. They always need to be improving efficiency and quality without seeing a corresponding rise in costs. The conflict between quality and expense is a principal reason … Continue reading The Top Benefits of Using Plastic Instead of Metal for Injection Molding »

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Quality Services & Products 100% Made in America

News & Press Releases Quality Services & Products 100% Made in America

When you’re counting on parts to be built or shipped on a tight deadline, the last thing you want to deal with is delays or inferior quality. That’s why UPM only provides its injection plastic molding in the U.S. We keep prices low, offer superior quality, and keep production fast by offering everything from injection … Continue reading Quality Services & Products 100% Made in America »

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Now Serving Plastic Mold Repair & Maintenance Needs!

News & Press Releases Now Serving Plastic Mold Repair & Maintenance Needs!

If you’re familiar with our company, you know that Universal Plastic Mold has provided plastic injection molding, water injection molding, tooling and fabrication, assembly, logistics, and more to a diverse array of customers nationwide for over 50 years. We’ve been in the business of production for a long time, but we began to notice a … Continue reading Now Serving Plastic Mold Repair & Maintenance Needs! »

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News & Press Releases Case Study: Bubbly Kiosk Prototype Injection Molding

One of the best parts of doing what we do at Universal Plastic Mold is getting to provide a solution for our customer’s needs. It’s both an honor and a responsibility, and not one we take lightly. We know that achieving the full potential of our capability directly affects the capabilities of the companies we … Continue reading Case Study: Bubbly Kiosk Prototype Injection Molding »

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News & Press Releases Catchy Can™ Case Study

Often, Universal Plastic Mold (UPM) gets the chance to make a real difference in getting a customer’s product off the ground. With Catchy Can™, we saw major opportunity to help a product make it to market while realizing a dream for the customer. In this case study, we’ll talk about Catchy Can, our approach to … Continue reading Catchy Can™ Case Study »

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Holiday Schedule

News & Press Releases Holiday Schedule

It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner! We at Universal Plastic Mold want to give you our holiday schedule now so you can plan your business accordingly. We will be running a limited production (injection molding only) schedule but our office and shipping will be closed on the following days: November … Continue reading Holiday Schedule »

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News & Press Releases Visit Us In Long Beach, CA Design-2-Part Trade Show

Universal Plastic Mold would like to invite you to come visit us at the Long Beach Design-2-Part Show at the Long Beach Convention Center, October 26-27. UPM will be displaying a wide variety of injection molded parts that showcase our manufacturing capabilities, services, tooling, and design capabilities. Our representatives will be there to answer any questions and … Continue reading Visit Us In Long Beach, CA Design-2-Part Trade Show »

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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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