News
Industrial Molds Group stands at the forefront of mold manufacturing, engineering, and research.
Because of the company's focus on the highest level of account management, cutting-edge research, and quality standards, Industrial Molds Group is often in the news.
Below are several recent news items for your review.
Investing in Competitiveness Now
(July 30, 2010) Business is picking up and for some moldmakers that means it's time to invest in new equipment.
Converting your customer's part from metal to plastic? Better ask the right questions.
(July 22, 2010) When deciding whether to switch a metal part to a plastic part it pays to ask the right questions. Industrial Molds found a solution to making a weather proof metal electric box into a weather proof plastic electric box.
When Industrial Molds speaks up about changing tool design, customers listen.
(June 8, 2010) Industrial Molds uses longstanding relationship to better serve their customers. They were able to show their long time customer that a little more expense in the front end will cause less problems and save money in the back end. There were fewer problems with the tool as it was more robust and durable.
Steel Prices on the Rise
(April 17, 2010) CNBC.com reports, global steel prices are set to increase by up to a third. Miners and steelmakers agreed to a ground-breaking change in the iron ore price system. The new deal will raise the cost of anything that uses steel, including molds
Industrial Molds receives visit from Congressman Don Manzullo (R IL-16).
(March 8, 2010) Tim Peterson Vice President of Industrial Molds extended a visit to Congressman Don Manzullo (R IL-16). Manzullo was able to speak with Tim and ask him questions before going on a shop tour. It is important to have Members of Congress out in the community willing to visit with small businesses so they can see who they impact when voting on bills in Congress.
Metal-effect compound dresses up talc-filled PP engine cover.
(January 29, 2010) Industrial Molds built the tool that produces the parts featured in the PlasticsToday.com article. The article refers to the metal effect compound that "dresses up" the talc-filled engine cover for the Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicle. This piece shows how effective the collaborative efforts between an OEM, molder, material supplier and a company as open to new ideas as Industrial Molds can come up with innovative solutions.
Selling value cements relationships; the customer's request is a great starting point
(November 23, 2009) Industrial Molds finds innovative solution for their customers challenging problem.
Industrial Purchases New HURCO VMX64
(October 29, 2008) Industrial Molds continues to invest in its future through the updating of new equipment that should help with efficiency and productivity.
Tim Peterson promoted to Vice President of Operations
(May 1, 2008) Tim Peterson promoted to Vice President of Operations.
Moldex 3D
(April 1, 2008) New mold flow technology now offered at Industrial molds. Make sure to ask your account manager about this service



