December 2011 Plastics Engineering E-Newsletter: Spiratex Announces Facility Expansion; Contiform 3 Blow-Molders

Spiratex Announces 48,000-Square-Foot Expansion at Monroe Facility

Spiratex, a southeast Michigan-based custom thermoplastic extrusion manufacturer, is doubling the size of its Monroe-area Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) manufacturing facility. The project includes a 48,000-square-foot addition to the manufacturing operation, 17 new production lines and a 3,000-square-foot office expansion. The expansion will allow Spiratex to respond to the growing demand for UHMWPE extrusions and conveyor guiderail production. Strong growth in custom extrusions, combined with increasing demand for standard components, is driving the expansion.
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Contiform 3: the new generation of blow-molders is market ready

The Contiform 3 is the latest generation of Krones’ stretch blow-moulding machine series. It is available on the market as of now in a purposefully, in some parts entirely redesigned version of the individual process steps involved. The blow-moulding module has been entirely revamped. The field-proven linear oven of the Contiform S/H series has been design-enhanced and principally optimised in regard to its energy consumption.
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REIS Special robot RH for extraction at die casting machines

The RH series was completely revised by REIS with regard to the successful use as removal, insertion, and spray robot in the casting foundry. The series comprises two robot types with 6 axes up to a load capacity of 130 kg, as well as two robot types with 4 basic axes for load capacities up to 300 kg. The basic units with four axes can be equipped with an additional fifth casting axis and are mainly used as casting robots for gravity die casting.
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E W Kaufmann Seeks Sr. Field Sales Representative for the Ohio Valley

Ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of delivering profitable sales growth in the Ohio Valley. Responsible for developing and executing plans to grow the customer base and improve market share. Bachelor's degree, science or engineering preferred with 2 +years of sales experience and strong closing, negotiating, analytical, presentation, interpersonal and computer skills. Must have experience in the chemical industry, preferably with raw materials used in the coatings, inks, plastics and/or rubber industries. Company supplies salary, car, expenses and primary account base. EW Kaufmann offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing and more. Our web site is ewkaufmann.com. Salary range commensurate with experience. Send your inquiries to: rchumanresources@gmail.com

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