Injection Molding - Sustainability

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October 22, 2024 1 PM EST

Prepare for the future by learning to make your injection molding process more sustainable. Speakers will cover topics such as maximizing energy efficiency to reduce both cost and carbon footprint, recovering value with regrind operations, and managing recycled and bio-derived polymers. Join Plastics Technology and industry experts as we explore the challenge — and the opportunity — of sustainability in injection molding.

 

Injection Molding — Sustainability

  • Energy management
  • Calculating/Managing Carbon footprint
  • PCR management/use
  • In-House Recycling and Regrind Management, Utilization

AGENDA

 

Building a Sustainable Mechanical Recycling Workflow: In-House Recycling Solutions

Joe Platek, Cumberland
Join us for an in-depth review of the application details needed to properly size a granulator for mechanical recycling, with a focus on in-house recycling in injection molding operations. Learn how changes in your application can impact granulator sizing and how optimizing this process can support your sustainability efforts. Gain valuable insights to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in your recycling processes, all while contributing to a more sustainable production cycle.

Speakers

Joe Platek

Sales Director, Cumberland

Joe Platek, Sales Director, has been with Cumberland, ACS Group for 14 years. He has more than 17 years in technical sales experience and specializes in developing solutions for complex applications. In previous roles with ACS Group he was as an Application Engineer on the Size Reduction product line, a Regional Sales Manager and Business Development Manager. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and an MBA from Louisiana State University-Shreveport.