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Blow Molder with a Mission: CKS Packaging Shares Gains Of Its Phenomenal Growth

From three machines in 1986 to 27 plants nationwide today, this family-owned processor has prospered through unwavering customer service, committed employees and dedicated service to its community.

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sustainability

Boise State Team Wins Circular Plastics Challenge Focused On PET Recovery

NPE2024: The competition is a collaboration between Hillenbrand, Net Impact and Coca Cola.

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NPE

Spark Stages Bring Education to NPE2024 Show Floor

Three stages, five days of programming and more than 75 sessions — the all-new Spark Stages at NPE2024 give attendees a chance to rest their feet and exercise their minds.

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NPE

Educating the Next Generation of Plastics Professionals

These schools and local industry are working together to close the workforce gap in the plastics industry by offering hefty plastics curricula and training programs for degree-seeking students as well as current plastics employees looking to upskill.

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business

Education at NPE2024: 3D Printing Workshop

Learn about the emerging possibilities for part production via 3D printing/additive manufacturing.  

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business

Paulson Training Acquired

Certus, a technical skills training business and portfolio company of private equity firm Ridgemont Equity Partners, has acquired the plastics processing training business founded in 1981.

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Smart Assistant Bridges Injection Molding Skills Gap

NPE2024: MAX the Process Advisor, as well as free presentations and training by RJG Inc.

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business

Educational Grant and Student Scholarships Open

The Society of Plastics Engineers’ Mold Technologies division is accepting applications for a $5,000 educational grant and a new $3,000 student scholarship honoring Glenn Beall.

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business

Strategic Workforce Management Supports the Moldmaking Industry

NPE2024: Kruse presents its workforce management framework for optimized organization and management of human resources. 

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Mold Maintenance

American Injection Molding Institute Opens Mold Maintenance Classroom

The Beaumont subsidiary has opened the Mold Maintenance Center of Excellence classroom at its Erie, Pennsylvania, headquarters.

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