News and Releases
Putting a Lid on Waste with Closed-Loop Recycling
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.
Open the Door to Recycling and Close the Door on Cost
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.
It’s Not Easy Being Green
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.
Injectoblend™ Rises above All Challengers
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.
Handle Lower Cost… Under Pressure
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.
AGS Technology Improves Mixing Screw Design on Injection Molding Machines
“To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in our suffering” – Viktor Frankl What is the most important attribute that a molder needs in order to successfully mold regrind? Raw material testing expertise? Processing knowledge? The latest injection molding...
AGS Technology…Zero Point Zero
In the movie Animal House, Dean Wormer meets with the boys of Delta Tau Chi to review their grade performance. Within this classic scene Dean Wormer looks at John Belushi's character and declares in exasperated anger, "Mr. Blutarsky...zero point zero". Ever...
AGS Technology Releases Updated Tooling Standard (8/15/12)
As described in an earlier blog, AGS Technology has its own tool standard that specifies mold build requirements for new tools. The AGS Tool Standard is a living document that captures good tooling practices and “lessons learned” for parts made from virgin or recycled...
AGS Technology Supports Growth with Added Warehouse Space
AGS Technology has expanded its warehouse space to support its growth as a result of several new molding and assembly programs. The warehouse is conveniently located next door to the AGS Raw Material and Technology facility at 1802 Brummel Drive in Elk Grove VIllage,...
George Staniulis Stands Up to Defend Recycled Plastic…Again
A conventional wisdom that continues to be rolled out in manufacturing circles is the inferiority of recycled plastics. There are plenty of horror stories where a processor used regrind in an application that ended up failing in the field. However, a closer analysis...