Supply Chain
New Sourcing Assistance Program Launched to Address Coronavirus Supply Chain Impact
If you’re a mold builder with capacity to take on new mold builds then get your shop signed up for our new Sourcing Assistance Program to address immediate sourcing needs.
Read MoreAmerimold Helps North American Molders, Mold Builders Win Work Via Reshoring
The Reshoring Initiative is co-sponsoring Amerimold 2020’s Sourcing Fair to connect North American molders and mold builders with buyers at major OEMs and upper tier suppliers.
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Noteworthy News: Community Updates
Take a moment to sit back and reflect on some of the industry happenings from the past few weeks from American Mold Builders Association, Tsugami/Rem Sales and the Reshoring Initiative team.
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Moldmaking Index Contracts on Weak Supplier Deliveries, Solid New Orders
Expanding new orders and production were offset by downside surprise in supplier deliveries and on-going weakness in exports and backlogs for the Moldmaking Index in October.
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How Electric Actuation Benefits the Mold Supply Chain
Hot runner valve gating has always offered pneumatic and hydraulic actuation, but today electric is an alternative to consider.
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How to Ensure Quality Offshore Tooling
When working with a foreign mold builder provide clear expectations and conduct comprehensive reviews throughout the moldmaking process to ensure a robust mold.
Read MoreAMBA Files Formal Comments for Tariff Reinstatement
The American Mold Builders Association filed formal comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative requesting it not extend the exclusion granted to importers from paying a 25% tariff on plastic injection molds from China for another year.
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Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative Receive “MADE IN AMERICA 2019” Reshoring Award
At the MADE IN AMERICA 2019 event held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN, Harry Moser and the Reshoring Initiative team received the MADE IN AMERICA 2019 Reshoring Award.
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How to Improve Tooling Supply Chain Transparency
An automated tooling supply chain management system will maximize efficiency, minimize risk and improve tooling supply chain transparency.
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Noteworthy News: Giving Back
It’s a time for giving thanks, so send a shout out to companies like DMG MORI, Big Kaiser, Mazak Corp., Mitutoyo America Corporation, Husky Injection Molding Systems and more for giving back to their communities and industry!
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