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New partnership broadens product capabilities/customer portfolio and expands tooling markets Corry, PA, June 26, 2018 — Viking Plastics, a leading injection molding and value-added assembly service provider, today announced its acquisition of Genesis Plastics and Engineering, LLC (Genesis), a Scottsburg, IN-based manufacturer of automotive interiors, seating and high-precision, custom injection molded products. With this acquisition,…
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VIKING PLASTICS ACQUIRES GENESIS PLASTICS AND ENGINEERING
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GM RECOGNIZES VIKING PLASTICS WITH QUALITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
Corry, PA-based plastic injection molding company wins for 4th consecutive year Corry, PA, May 29, 2018 – Viking Plastics, a leading injection molding and value-added assembly service provider and a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors, announced it has received the 2017 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for achieving the highest levels of performance…
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MAPP Reaches 400 Members
Corry, PA—As a proud member of the Manufacturer’s Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) for 12+ years, Viking Plastics would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to MAPP on reaching the 400-member mark! Established in 1997, MAPP is a nonprofit Trade Association for plastics manufacturers and is the largest organization in the United States plastics industry. MAPP is…
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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: A Northwest Manufacturer’s Perspective
President Donald Trump has implemented tariffs on imported steel at 25% and aluminum imports at 10%. The tariffs that went into effect on March 23 are expected to have a far-reaching impact on prices all the way down the supply chain—and quickly. This may harm downstream manufacturers. Even if U.S. steel can be sourced, those…
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5 Ways to Prevent Common Plastic Injection Molding Mistakes
When you create a new plastic injection mold, it’s important to approach each phase of the project with careful, meticulous attention to detail to avoid plastic injection molding mistakes. Here are some of the most common plastic injection molding mistakes and how Viking Plastics helps our customers avoid them. 1. Not Communicating Effectively…
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How Plastics Suppliers are prepared for the Demand of Electric Vehicles
The market for electric vehicles has grown significantly in recent years, particularly in North America, Japan, and China, where government regulatory support and rebates encourage development to help decrease gasoline consumption and CO2 emissions. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in June 2017, there are approximately 2 million electric vehicles in…