“Stockwell Elastomerics is committed to meeting the needs of customers in industries ranging from medical and healthcare to electronics, aerospace, defense, and emerging technologies”, said Tom Rimel, Jr., President of Stockwell Elastomerics. “Our investment in this new injection molding equipment expands our micro molding capabilities and positions us for additional growth.”

As experts in silicone gasket solutions, Stockwell Elastomerics offers a variety of fabrication and molding methods, including liquid injection molding and compression molding. The company’s new Sodick GL30A-LSR injection molding machine supports small LSR parts with tight tolerances molds with small cavities for efficient high-volume production. Stockwell Elastomerics has additional injection molding equipment for larger parts with small features.

Stockwell Elastomerics selected the Sodick GL30A-LSR injection molding machine to ensure the more consistent filling of small, intricate cavities. The hydraulic-supported clamping unit for this automated equipment provides a wider range of clamping tonnage, up to 440 kN. Higher tonnages help prevent leaks and short shots, the incomplete filling of mold cavities. The press’ clamping system also supports a wider variety of high count and multi-up molds.

Among its advantages, this clamping system helps reduce mold flash for more efficient cryogenic deflashing, a secondary process that removes excess material. Stockwell Elastomerics’ new machine also provides stable flow rates and clamping pressures for part accuracy down to a micron tolerance level. Material is injected via a hydraulic accumulator system, allowing for high-speed injection when it is needed and greater control when it is not.

In addition to a Sodick GL30A-LSR injection molding press, Stockwell Elastomerics recently invested in a new dual-head waterjet machine and closed-loop system. The dual-head waterjet will improve throughput because it has a larger cutting envelope size and faster cut speeds of .01 in/min to 900 in/min. Stockwell Elastomerics anticipates running many parts with this dual-head function to decrease lead times and serve customers faster.

About Stockwell Elastomerics, Inc.

Stockwell Elastomerics provides high performance gaskets and materials, using silicone rubber, fluorosilicone, and similar high performance elastomers to solve design and manufacturing challenges. Its customer base includes companies in the North American technology sector who utilize the company’s innovation and responsiveness to bring their products to market more quickly. Key markets include medical diagnostic equipment, ruggedized portable devices, aerospace and defense, airflow management, alternative energy and analytical instrumentation. The company became an ESOP in 2017. Stockwell Elastomerics is ISO 9001:2015 registered.

About Pulsetech Inc.

Plustech Incorporated is a joint venture between Sodick Co. Ltd. and Yamazen Corporation, delivering Sodick V-LINE Two Stage Plunger Injection Molding machinery in North America since 2004. Based in a new, state-of-the-art 138,000 square foot facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Plustech has made a commitment to delivering the highest quality machines, the strongest technical support, and the most experienced service team to ensure our customers’ profitability and competitive edge toward productivity in the high demand injection molding manufacturing industry.

Under the agreement, Greene Tweed will deliver more than 50 custom-designed parts made with its proprietary Xycomp® DLF material, a compression-molded thermoplastic composite. The Xycomp® DLF components, including complex engine bracketry and aerodynamic fairings, are designed to be up to 60% lighter than traditional metal components, while maintaining the strength and durability required for demanding aerospace applications. The weight reduction directly contributes to improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced engine performance, key enablers of more sustainable aviation.

“This customer collaboration highlights the value of Greene Tweed’s advanced material solutions in addressing the evolving challenges of aerospace engineering,” said Magen Buterbaugh, President and CEO of Greene Tweed. “By replacing heavier metal components with lightweight thermoplastics like Xycomp® DLF, we are helping create more efficient, sustainable, and high-performing jet engines without sacrificing reliability.”

Key Benefits of Greene Tweed’s Xycomp® DLF Components:

• Weight Reduction: Up to 60% lighter than metal alternatives, improving fuel efficiency.
• Enhanced Durability: Designed to meet stringent aerospace performance requirements.
• Sustainability: Contributes to reduced fuel consumption and a lower environmental footprint.

Building on a legacy of powering over 80% of the world’s aircraft with high-performing materials, Greene Tweed continues to expand its influence in the aerospace industry. The company’s technical expertise, precision manufacturing, and commitment to sustainability enable it to deliver tailored solutions that enhance engine performance and improve production efficiency for its partners.

About Greene Tweed

Greene, Tweed is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, composites, seals, and engineered components. For 160 years, we have served clients in semiconductor, oil and gas, aerospace, defense, chemical and pharmaceutical processing, and other industries where failure is not an option. Greene Tweed products are sold and distributed worldwide.

This major upgrade is set to bolster manufacturing capabilities, improve efficiency, and strengthen the company’s ability to meet increasing customer demand.

“Mack Molding has a long history of reinvesting in our operations to meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Josh Pang, President of Mack North. “This investment in advanced injection molding technology underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, precision-molded components while increasing efficiency and productivity.”

As part of this investment, multiple new Milacron presses have been installed across Mack’s facilities. The Cavendish, Vermont, plant has added an 1100-ton and a 500-ton press, while, the East Arlington, Vermont, plant has upgraded its equipment with a 500-ton press, along with a 950-ton and a 1500-ton press replacing older models. Mack’s Statesville, North Carolina facility has also been enhanced with a 610-ton and an 1100-ton press, further strengthening its production capabilities.

“These new hybrid presses will significantly enhance our manufacturing capabilities,” said Bryan Campbell, President of Mack South. “Compared to traditional hydraulic models, they offer improved energy efficiency, reduced cycle times, and greater precision, enabling us to better serve our customers while optimizing production processes. This investment reflects our commitment to growing alongside our customers, anticipating their needs, and staying ahead of industry advancements to provide the highest level of quality and innovation.”

Mack Molding operates a robust fleet of over 120 plastic injection molding machines, ranging from 28 to 4,000 tons with barrel sizes from 0.6 oz. to 800 oz. Notably, 22 of these presses exceed 1,400 tons, positioning Mack among the largest non-automotive large-part molders in the U.S.

The advanced hybrid presses will allow for increased output while reducing energy consumption, reinforcing Mack’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing. With the additional capacity, the company is well-positioned to support growth across industries such as medical, industrial, and transportation.

About Mack Molding

Mack Molding is a leading custom plastics molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services. Mack specializes in plastics design, prototyping, molding, sheet metal fabrication, full-service machining and medical device manufacturing. Founded in 1920, Mack is a privately-owned business that operates 11 facilities throughout the world. Will Kendall is President and CEO.

“Omar has been a valuable member of the Jergens team for five years now”, said Matt Schron, Jergens Vice President, and General Manager. “His demeanor is very approachable and conversational, with application and fixture design background that gives us another advantage as he and his team continue to support our customers, distributors and sales rep’s”, continued Schron.

Previously, Omar had been on the Jergens Custom Design and Build team, and an Application Engineer. Prior to joining Jergens, he had been in the plastic injection molding industry, in material handling, a tool maker, designer, and shift supervisor for companies including Meritec and Cosmo Corp. He has spent his career in and around tooling, process improvement, automation, and workholding, all with an eye for improving efficiency.

“I’m a learn as you go kind of guy, and I really enjoy understanding how things work”, Said Andino. “Jergens has given me the opportunity to take on as much as I want, which is how I built up my AE (Application Engineer) skills and took on my first solo custom design and build project after 2-1/2 months”, he continued.

That same sense of design and construction is also part of Omar’s private life as he enjoys wrenching on motorcycles and cars, as well as household renovations and woodworking. Omar holds an Engineering Technical Certificate from Lakeland Community College. He and his wife Kelly live in Painesville, OH, and enjoy their blended family of seven children.

About Jergens

Jergens, Inc. is a global manufacturing leader of CNC machining workholding products. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and committed to helping customers achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing, and continues to add products and engineered solutions for an integrated approach to “Manufacturing Efficiency”.

“Gefran’s Sensormate app serves as the digital interface for the QE2008-W system and with a connection to your network, users can locate the sensors wirelessly through our app and then download measurements as raw data or put the information into a chart,” said Gefran product specialist, Nikunj Patel. You can quickly summarize all your test values and measurement data into a PDF report, include screenshots, and add comments to give readers contextual details or troubleshooting notes.”

When paired with Gefran’s Sensormate app, the QE2008-W easily connects to smartphones, tablets, and computers, allowing multiple users to quickly capture, analyze, and share measurement data. The Sensormate app is downloaded for free from the Microsoft Store, Google Play, and Apple App Store, and each QE2008-W system comes with a protective carrying case containing eight sensors that mount magnetically to tie bars.

The QE2008-W helps with mold alignment so that force is equally distributed, thus minimizing issues such as flashing, plastic deformation, or mold damage, and when compared to traditional bonded strain gauges, the QE2008-W installs in minutes. No wiring is required. The sensors connect to the app using Bluetooth technology, and the micro-electro-mechanical (MEM) chips inside the QE2008-W sensors ensure proper placement and orientation. Whenever the QE2008-W is connected to the app, it will also check for firmware updates and the sensors are updated through the app.

“To mitigate the impact of bending forces, the QE2008-W uses four sensors, evenly distributed around the tie bar, mounted at 90-degree intervals. By averaging the readings from these sensors, the QE2008-W measures maximum tension to determine the angle and direction of the bend, achieving greater accuracy of tension and compression measurements for each tie bar,” shared Gefran product manager, Theng Theng Chua.

The QE2008-W’s fast acquisition readings can also measure the cavity pressure profile which is the indirect pressure on tie bars during the injection cycle. Knowing the cavity pressure profile accelerates production efficiency and makes it easier to sustain high product quality. It is an ideal method of analysis for plastic injection molding machines because the sensors are non-invasive. They can be reused on multiple machines and several types of molds. The QE2008-W also costs less to operate compared to permanent methods of measurement.

The QE2008-W is equipped with a Bluetooth low-energy communication system, and it is the first wireless strain measurement system with an integrated accelerometer (MEM chips). This means sensor mounting can be done easily, with no diameter- dependent templates or guessing required. The accelerometer accurately determines the sensor’s relative position using gravity, for the calculation of its angle in relation to another sensor and the sensor’s indication lights offer clear guidance on placement or repositioning to ensure accurate alignment.

The QE2008-W also has integrated RAM inside each sensor to allow for measurements at a rate of 1kHz and the strain measurements are securely saved in the sensor’s RAM during the measurement period. Once a measurement is complete, the sensor seamlessly transmits the saved data to the Sensormate app for further analysis and reporting.

“By capturing and analyzing data, manufacturers can gain valuable insights into the performance of their machines. This information enables them to optimize production by preventing machinery failures, eliminating downtime, and ensuring their tie bars can withstand demanding conditions,” said Gefran general manager, Tapan Mody.

“The QE2008-W is a tool that ensures operational excellence.”

About Gefran, Inc.

Gefran, Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer and subsidiary of Gefran S.p.A., headquartered in the town of Provaglio d’Iseo in Northern Italy. With more than five decades of experience and nearly 700 employees worldwide, Gefran designs, engineers, and manufactures sensors, controls, and components used in industrial equipment and operations management. Original equipment manufacturers and end users rely on Gefran products for process control, automation, and equipment electrification for applications in die-casting, plastics, packaging, glass, fluid power, heat treatment, and more. In addition to standard product lines, Gefran’s vertically integrated supply chain gives the company the flexibility to customize products for its OEM customers.

“Noah brings significant leadership, engineering and quality experience to Mack’s operations team,” said Mack North Vice President of Manufacturing Operations Rich Hornby. “His broad expertise spans from plant and warehouse operations to team development and Lean Six Sigma. Noah’s breadth of skills, coupled with his passion for manufacturing, will serve the Cavendish team well as they bring our customers’ products to life.”

Wass, whose tenure in manufacturing and engineering spans more than 15 years, most recently served as plant manager for Elkhart Plastics in Ridgefield, Wash., before joining Mack. Within that role, Wass implemented automation in key production areas, redesigned operational workflow to maximize operational efficiency and improved employee retention. He had previously worked as engineering manager at Elkhart, leading the engineering and quality teams. Wass also built engineering experience as a design engineer with Cascade Dafo, where he designed products, plastic injection molding tooling and manufacturing equipment for the custom consumer orthotics market. He has a bachelor of science degree in plastics engineering technology from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash.

About Mack Molding

Mack Molding is a leading custom plastics molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services. Mack specializes in plastics design, prototyping, molding, sheet metal fabrication, full-service machining and medical device manufacturing. Founded in 1920, Mack is a privately owned business that operates 12 facilities throughout the world. Will Kendall is President and CEO.

“This is an unprecedented opportunity for the right buyer or buyers to obtain late model injection molding equipment, and chrome plating equipment including Stainless Steel Tanks, Rectifiers, Programmable Hoists, Filters and a huge quantity of copper and nickel scrap metal,” said Sam Suchowiecky of Hilco Global Mexico. The auction will be conducted jointly by Hilco Global Mexico, Machinery Network Auctions and PPL Group.

“COVID 19 supply chain disruptions have created this opportunity at the exact time when global automotive companies are looking for ways to shorten the supply chain from Asia to North America,” said Gary Treisman of Machinery Network Auctions. “This particular plant was a victim of timing as they recently purchased millions of dollars of new manufacturing equipment just before the economy shut down.”

The auction includes twelve Toshiba and Haitian single and dual shot injection molding machines from 240 Ton machines up to 1430 Tons and as late as 2019, with robotics and a huge assortment of support equipment. In addition, there is a complete Chrome Plating system with water treatment equipment and over 20 tons of copper and 20 tons of nickel. The facility was set up at a cost of more than $20 million in 2017.

“It’s exciting to see equipment this new available at auction,” said Gary Treisman. “With supply chains disrupted and lead times extending many months for new equipment, this is an opportunity for manufacturers to acquire equipment today.” There are rigging and transportation companies on-site who can provide quotes to dismantle and deliver various pieces of equipment throughout North America.

All of the injection molding, chrome plating, drying, testing and other equipment will be auctioned at a webcast auction on Thursday, May 12 at 10:00 am local time. Equipment including components of the Chrome Plating line may be available to be sold before the Auction. Interested parties can contact Fernando Zuniga (ZFernando@HilcoGlobal.mx / 52 (55) 5980-8226) and Seth Geller (Seth@MachineryNetwork.com / 818-465-6700). Onsite inspection is available on May 9-11 from 9 am to 4 pm and otherwise by appointment only. Appointments must be scheduled 48 hours in advance.

As part of the 3-Dimensional Group’s commitment to sustainability, the company has commenced a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, the largest member nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. Since 1972, the Foundation has planted almost 500 million trees worldwide.

Trees are increasingly seen as a powerful way to reverse the damage done by climate change and address the urgency of preserving the necessities of life – like clean air and water, healthy food, and a livable climate.

Through the Arbor Day Foundation, the company has committed to planting over 30,000 trees in Michigan State Forests along with 61,565 trees in the Huron-Manistee National Forest in April and May as well as 8,435 trees in Michigan school properties during the spring and fall of 2022.

Together with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, The 3-Dimensional Services Group is striving to replant Michigan’s state lands on a large scale. This project will replant native stands of Jack Pine and Red Pine, with a small percentage of White Spruce and Eastern White Pine also incorporated. But most importantly, these trees mean forests across Michigan will see improved habitat for a wide variety of wildlife including deer, turkey, grouse, and — most notably — the Kirtland Warbler. With thousands of lakes and miles of sparkling rivers and streams, the Huron-Manistee National Forests epitomize the splendid beauty of the Great Lakes region. The trees will also serve as a habitat for Shorebirds, Gulls, Eagles, Hawks, Loons, and other area wildlife. By partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation, Trees for School Forests will plant more than 110,000 trees at 10 school forests in Michigan. The goal is to reduce runoff into the Great Lakes and teach more than 1,000 students how trees protect water quality. This program will help to restore watersheds, maintain healthy ecosystems and address non-point source pollution.

Further, the company continues to add to its commitment to sustainability by using LED lights in all its manufacturing facilities, and by implementing a reclaimed and reprocessed water retention filtration system.

According to Doug Peterson, Founder, and CEO, “We’re proud and very pleased to be working with the Arbor Day Foundation. Although we are a manufacturer, we’ve always kept a close eye on how to maintain an environmentally-conscious balance. In the early days of our company, we used battery-operated golf carts to get customers and workers to and from our plants and still do today, and we used hydrogen-powered pickup trucks to deliver completed parts to our customers. Today, we’re playing a key role in automotive electrification by working with industry leaders and disruptors to accelerate its adoption. It’s good to see that we continue to keep an eye on sustainability as we grow.”

3-Dimensional Services, the original company within the group, started in 1992 with five employees and now with numbers over 600. The group is a full-service

accelerated manufacturing firm that specializes in “on-demand” development manufacturing, production-intent prototype parts and lower-volume production runs for industries such as military, automotive, aerospace, furniture, medical, communication, biomedical research, energy, household appliances, packaging, and toys. The group covers seven facilities and boasts over 500,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space.

The company’s capabilities include bridge tooling, prototyping, fabricating, laser processing, CNC machining, plastic injection molding, assembly, patterns, and models.

The company thrives on investing in the latest technologies to provide leading-edge services to its customers. It was a pioneer in the use of industrial laser processing and rapid prototyping technology (think 3-D printing) and was one of the first prototype shops in the U.S. to develop its own laser welding assembly machine.

The companies within the group include 3-Dimensional Services, Urgent Design & Manufacturing, Urgent Plastic Services, and Michigan Integrated Technologies located in Rochester Hills and Lapeer, Michigan.

About 3-Dimensional Services

The 3-Dimensional Services Group, consisting of 3-Dimensional Services, 3-Dimensional Services Europe, Urgent Plastic Services, and Urgent Design & Manufacturing, provides rapid manufacturing services that allow them to engineer and build functional prototype parts and low-to-medium volume production parts up to 70% faster than industry standards. Our capabilities include virtually all manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, stamping, laser cutting, and welding, plastic injection molding, robotic and spot welding, waterjet, hydroforming, tube bending, vibration welding, casting and pattern fabrication, RIM tooling, SLA, and SLS rapid prototyping, to name some.

The machine lineup includes a few wire and sinker EDMs and milling machines like the TV-500, EA8S, MV1200-S, MV2400-ST, and Android.

The TV-500 is a milling and drilling tap machine that delivers fast, accurate machining with a 24,000-RPM high-speed spindle, dual-contact tooling and a reliable automatic tool changer. The BBT30 dual-contact tooling delivers extra rigidity and better Z-axis depth control during operation. This machine is ideal for machining parts with multiple, deep, or threaded holes.

The EDM lineup is composed of the MV1200-S and MV2400-ST wire EDM and the EA8S sinker EDM. The MV2400-ST is specifically designed for larger-part production, capable of performing submerged cutting up to 16.5 inches deep. With an annealing length of over 21 inches, this system can thread the maximum workpiece height both at the start point and through the gap if needed for a broken wire recovery. For various applications across the medical, aerospace, military, and plastic injection molding industries, the MV2400-ST provides the versatility needed to get the job done.

MC Machinery is dedicated to constant innovation and strives to build only the highest quality machines. No matter what type of technology advanced manufacturing jobs call for, MC Machinery has a solution—backed by award-winning service and support.

About MC Machinery Systems

A subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, MC Machinery Systems’ superior products help customers stay ahead of the curve and on top of production. Whether developing integrated manufacturing cells from the ground up, or adding specific solutions to complement existing operations, our industry-leading service and support staff can help eliminate bottlenecks, improve accuracy, and drive throughput on the shop floor.

MC Machinery Systems, Inc.
85 NW Point Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
P: (630) 616-5920

“We are thrilled to welcome George to the team and are confident he will help our customers implement the high-productivity, high-quality workholding solutions for which RÖHM is well- known,” said Steven Onik, national sales manager for RÖHM.

Burleson brings a significant understanding of the cutting tool industry to RÖHM after spending more than three years as the technical sales manager for the Rowley, Massachusetts-based Harvey Tool Company LLC, where he has worked in various positions since 2012. In his sales management position, he achieved constant year-over-year growth while managing relationships with distributors and customers in the medical, aerospace, defense, plastic injection molding and technology manufacturing industries. Prior to joining Harvey Tool, he earned his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at Union College in Schenectady, New York, and studied Chinese during a term abroad at Fudan University in Shanghai.

About RÖHM Products of America

Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, Röhm Products of America, a division of the RÖHM Group, has been a leading provider of high-quality clamping and gripping technologies to the North American metalworking industry since 1978. The company’s broad and powerful product portfolio encompasses drill chucks, live centers, lathe chucks, vises, automation technology, power chuck technology, mandrels, tool clamping systems, and customized solutions for turning, milling, drilling, and grinding applications. The company also takes pride in providing world-class support and services to ensure trouble-free machining processes for its customers within the aerospace, automotive, energy, engineering, micro technology and rail vehicle manufacturing sectors. Röhm also holds International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Registration.