Jan 28, 2013 | Case Studies, Injection Molding, Recycled Plastics
An OEM of drainage and septic systems was generating a significant amount of HDPE scrap punching out holes in their distribution boxes. These HDPE “punch outs” were a negative drain on profits due to their floor space storage needs and landfill costs.
Jan 28, 2013 | Case Studies, Injection Molding, Recycled Plastics
A Tier 1 supplier for interior door panels was looking for recycled content ideas prior to the launch of the next generation Kenworth heavy duty truck. Door Grip Substrates were identified as good candidates for recycled material since they are overmolded to meet aesthetic requirements of the door panel.
Jan 28, 2013 | Case Studies, Featured Case Studies, Injection Molding, Recycled Plastics
A major Tier 1 supplier for interior headliner components was challenged by Ford Engineering to increase recycled content for their Ford Explorer headliner without increasing cost or sacrificing Ford performance requirements.
Jan 28, 2013 | Case Studies, Featured Case Studies, Injection Molding, Recycled Plastics
A Tier 1 supplier to Chrysler was looking for an alternative to replace a discontinued grade of glass reinforced SMA (Dylark™) on a structural, non-appearance, headliner component.
Jan 28, 2013 | Case Studies, Injection Molding, Recycled Plastics
A leading manufacturer of premium, pressurized sprayers needed to lower their purchased components costs in order to compete with an onslaught of offshore spraying products.