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Dymotek gets creative to recruit local talent

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Dymotek –– whose name is an amalgam of Dynamic Molding Technologies –– is growing and frequently searching for talented new employees.

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  • Dymotek –– whose name is an amalgam of Dynamic Molding Technologies –– is growing and frequently searching for talented new employees.
  • “The license gives Dymotek access to specific core features offered by the platform,” explained Victor Morando, the firm’s chief innovation officer.
  • “I even recruit young folks we meet who are working at local restaurants and shops,” said Morando.
  • Still, Dymotek is driven to expand its technical bandwidth and to continue to recruit and retain talented individuals to its growing “family.”
    To learn more, contact Victor Morando at [email protected] or cell (413) 519-7310.

Ohio's Plastic Manufacturing Industry is Positioned to Capture Significant Share of the $25 Billion of Imported Products, Study Finds

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JobsOhio today shared a newly released study from Shale Crescent USA, a nonprofit focused on promoting the manufacturing advantages created by abundant natural resources available in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, dispels the long-held belief that plastic-based goods are cheaper to import than manufacture locally. Furthermore, the study reveals that the low-cost gas and natural gas liquids flowing from the U.S. Shale Gas Revolution have the potential to turn the $53 billion U.S. plastics importing industry on its head.

Key Points: 
  • Of that $53 billion in imports, nearly half originate in Asia, with China alone accounting for $25 billion.
  • These fundamental advantages are expected to remain intact for decades as they position Ohio to capture a significant share of the $25 billion worth of plastic products currently imported from China annually.
  • Further details about the event and instructions on how to register can be found here: The New Competitive Advantage of U.S.-based Plastic Manufacturing .
  • The Shale Crescent USA region is one of the most economic and sustainable petrochemical and manufacturing hubs in the world.

JOBSOHIO HIGHLIGHTS STUDY FINDING OHIO IS #1 FOR U.S PLASTICS MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its newly released "2022 Size and Impact Report," the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), the only trade organization supporting the entire U.S. plastics manufacturing supply chain, ranked Ohio as the #1 state in the nation for plastics employment.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its newly released " 2022 Size and Impact Report ," the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), the only trade organization supporting the entire U.S. plastics manufacturing supply chain, ranked Ohio as the #1 state in the nation for plastics employment.
  • According to the report, Ohio boasts 75,100 of the nearly 1 million plastics industry workers across the U.S.
  • "The PLASTICS report comes at a pivotal time both for the state of Ohio and for our nation's long-term competitive positioning for advanced manufacturing globally," said J.P. Nauseef, president and CEO of JobsOhio .
  • The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the only organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain, representing over one million workers in the $468 billion U.S. industry.

Techmer PM Releases First-Ever Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005135/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005135/en/
    Techmer PM 2022 Sustainability Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The report highlights how Techmer PMs innovative solutions help their customers engage in responsible Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) business practices.
  • At Techmer PM, we believe that becoming sustainable at the core means addressing the social element of sustainability within our organization.
  • The report also emphasizes how every Techmer PM employee plays a role in achieving sustainability.
  • The sustainability report is one of the ways we can showcase Techmer PMs broad range of solutions without neglecting the importance of sustainability.

Techmer PM and Purdue CMSC to Showcase Digital Twin Software Set to Revolutionize Additive Manufacturing

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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This 1,400lb part is made from Techmer PMs Electrafil PESU 1810 3DP material and is a vacuum tool for helicopter blades.

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  • This 1,400lb part is made from Techmer PMs Electrafil PESU 1810 3DP material and is a vacuum tool for helicopter blades.
  • The presentation titled Validated Simulation for Large Scale Additive Manufacturing will explore the inherent challenges when 3D printing massive parts.
  • The Composites Manufacturing & Simulation Center (CMSC) is a bridge between the academic and industrial communities, connecting the global composites industry and Indiana manufacturing to Purdue University.
  • Finally, the CMSC is dedicated to training engineers across the entire composites community in composites manufacturing and simulation.

Advanced Drainage Systems Welcomes National Academy of Sciences Committee for Tour of Recycling, Research and Manufacturing Facilities

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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HILLIARD, Ohio , Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and on-site septic wastewater industries and the largest plastic recycler in North America, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, welcomed a committee of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to its recycling and pipe production facilities in Northwest Ohio. The visit was part of ADS' ongoing effort to demonstrate how recycled materials can be repurposed into valuable pieces of infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • The visit was part of ADS' ongoing effort to demonstrate how recycled materials can be repurposed into valuable pieces of infrastructure.
  • The committee toured one of ADS' recycling facilities in Pandora, Ohio, as well as a materials testing lab and pipe production facility in Findlay, Ohio.
  • Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative stormwater and on-site septic wastewater solutions that manages the world's most precious resource: water.
  • ADS provides superior drainage solutions for use in a wide variety of markets and applications including commercial, residential, infrastructure and agriculture.

Massive 3D-printed ‘torch’ honors Raiders’ Al Davis

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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They wanted to commemorate their late owner Al Davis by creating a stunning architectural centerpiece in their new Las Vegas stadium.

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  • They wanted to commemorate their late owner Al Davis by creating a stunning architectural centerpiece in their new Las Vegas stadium.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220912005312/en/
    The finished Al Davis Memorial Torch stands 93 feet tall and is the largest free-standing, 3D-printed structure in the world.
  • They supported us during the ideation phase for the Al Davis Memorial Torch and ultimately supplied the key material for a structure that is truly larger than life.
  • This collaboration between DI, Thermwood, and Techmer helped deliver an amazing tribute to the Raiders Al Davis, ensuring that his legacy lives on in style.

SK Capital Recapitalizes Techmer PM with Investment from Gryphon Investors

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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An affiliate of funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP (SK Capital) announced today that it has recapitalized Techmer PM, LLC (Techmer or the Company) with an investment from Gryphon Investors (Gryphon), a leading middle-market private equity firm.

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  • An affiliate of funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP (SK Capital) announced today that it has recapitalized Techmer PM, LLC (Techmer or the Company) with an investment from Gryphon Investors (Gryphon), a leading middle-market private equity firm.
  • The transaction represents a successful initial phase of investment for SK Capital, which will remain a significant investor alongside Techmer founder John Manuck, and the Companys management team.
  • Since our initial investment in 2020, SK Capital has been proud to partner with John Manuck, Mike McHenry, and the entire Techmer team to place a qualified management team, implement a strong commercial strategy, and facilitate its extraordinary growth, said Mario Toukan, a Managing Director of SK Capital.
  • SK Capital is a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals sectors.

Techmer PM Bolsters Its Quality-Management System at Illinois Plant With an Eye on Medical Devices

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Techmer PM LLC has added the coveted ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical device and quality management systems at its Batavia, Ill., site.

Key Points: 
  • Techmer PM LLC has added the coveted ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical device and quality management systems at its Batavia, Ill., site.
  • The Clinton-based company has been working on gaining this certification since fall 2021, according to William Reynolds, market manager for healthcare.
  • In April, at the MD&M West trade show in Anaheim, Calif., Techmer PM introduced its new HC brand for medical devices and healthcare applications.
  • Founded in 1981, Techmer PM LLC is a materials design company specializing in modifying and fine-tuning the properties of technical polymers.

At RAPID + TCT, Techmer PM to Showcase New PETG Compounds for 3D Printing Composite Tooling

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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At the Detroit show, Techmer will be highlighting its most recent compound a general-purpose PETG that it has modified for use in composite tooling for large-format additive manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • At the Detroit show, Techmer will be highlighting its most recent compound a general-purpose PETG that it has modified for use in composite tooling for large-format additive manufacturing.
  • Glass-filled ABS traditionally has been a material of choice for this application, but Techmer says its new PETG offers numerous benefits.
  • At RAPID + TCT, Techmer will be highlighting its grades of recycled PETG, as well, Fiorini said.
  • At RAPID, connect with us at Thermwoods booth (#2213) to learn how Techmer PM can help with your next large-format 3D project.