News & Press Releases

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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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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