Join Kurt as he talks polystyrene recycling with Justin Riney, the Sustainability Commercial Manager for the Americas, for INEOS Styrolution America, LLC.

We talk about success in the US with major retailers and municipal recycling projects alike that cover not only polystyrene, but foamed polystyrene for packaging. The recycling process is very straight forward and very effective!

For those who question the use of plastics in packaging, this episode will prove to be illuminating!

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On today's episode, Kurt discusses the factors that can effect gloss level on your parts.

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In this video, I discuss a mold clamp sensor system, offered by Bill Hartwick of Filter Specialties that can measure the clamp force of your machine and help to pinpoint a possible failure in the tie bars.

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In this episode, Kurt discusses the many factors that will impact our economy for 2025. This includes the incoming Trump administration and the possible threat of tariffs, interest rate predictions, Canadian dollar predictions, and the outcome of the Global Plastics Treaty.

This podcast was recorded prior to the announcement of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigning today, January 6th, 2025.

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Welcome to 2025!

Hope you had a great break and took some time to rest and recharge. Now, let's get that machinery roaring back to life and earning its keep!

Today's tech tip talks about staggering the start up of your equipment to avoid hydro spikes.

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Today's show talks about a topic that is crucial to the success of industry in Ontario and across Canada...the skilled trades.

Overlooked for decades, our province needs youth to consider the trades as a viable and fulfilling career opportunity.

We have an in depth discussion with Darryl Gratrix of Moulded Precision Components, who has adopted the promotion of the skilled trades as his passion.

This is a truly important topic for our industry and our economy!

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Getting ready for the holiday shutdown? Use an appropriate purge compound to clean your screw and barrel before powering down. Make sure the purge you use is suitable for staying in the barrel for a prolonged period of time.

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In this episode, Kurt discusses the unique characteristics of impact modified nylon.

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