by Amy Bauer, Plastics Decorating Car sales have surged for US automakers, with 2013 marking the best year since 2007's pre-recession levels. The appliance industry, too, is growing again. It is a stark contrast to the challenging days of 2008's global economic downturn and the auto industry's steep sales declines. For plastics decorator Erler Industries, Inc., … [Read more...] about Erler Industries Powers Forward with Automotive Decorating
Company Profiles
IML an Award-Winning Growth Strategy for Magenta LLC
by Amy Bauer Chicago-based Magenta LLC has positioned itself as an expert at developing custom packaging solutions, while also crafting a healthy line of stock products to serve its wide range of customers. Its biggest customer is lip care and personal care company Blistex, based in neighboring Oakbrook, IL. Other customers are scattered across the country and include … [Read more...] about IML an Award-Winning Growth Strategy for Magenta LLC
Dedicated Creative Services Department Sets Berry Plastics Apart
by Dianna Brodine Berry Plastics began as a small injection molder headquartered in Evansville, IN, but today the company has more than 15,000 employees in manufacturing facilities across the globe. Its growth as a leading producer of plastic packaging is impressive in its own right, but the company's Creative Services department is part of what makes its customers' containers … [Read more...] about Dedicated Creative Services Department Sets Berry Plastics Apart
Accuracy and Experience are Hallmarks for Accubeam
by Amy Bauer Accubeam Laser Marking, Sarasota, FL, had its genesis within its sister business, the Florida Knife Company, when a single laser was purchased to mark specialty machine knives with logos, manufacturing data and product numbers. Today, Accubeam's lasers decorate everything from surgical instruments and medical implants to automotive and aerospace parts and even … [Read more...] about Accuracy and Experience are Hallmarks for Accubeam
CPX Excels at Decorating Solutions for the Appliance Industry
by Amy Bauer In-mold decorating has been a key to the growth of Indiana-based CPX Inc. and is a vital component of the company's future plans. An expert in plastics production for the appliance industry, the company is one of the largest custom injection molding suppliers to General Electric's appliance division and produces more than two million IMD products … [Read more...] about CPX Excels at Decorating Solutions for the Appliance Industry