Monthly Archives: July 2010

Benefits of Converting Metal, Concrete and Wood to Plastic

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The conversion of metal, concrete and wood components to plastic have delivered significant, and in many cases unmatched cost savings.

Most materials have a set of properties and characteristics that are commonly known for their current design and use. The primary consideration for a possible plastic material in any application is the effect of “normal” operating conditions. Characteristics of plastics are offered in a wide range to suit your needs for tensile strength, heat tolerance, and chemical resistance with over 70,000 resins available. Various fillers and additives allow flexibility in most plastic resins to meet specific criteria.

Things to consider in plastic selection:

  • Temperature requirements-what environment will the plastic be exposed to?
  • Can plastics reduce the steps required to make a product?
  • What are the dimensional requirements?
  • Will the part require physical characteristics for heat or electricity conduction?
  • Does the part come in contact or have exposure to chemicals? What kind?
  • Investment in tooling

The primary benefits of plastic are:

  • Weight reduction
  • Strength to weight ratio
  • Lower cost
  • Reduce the number of components in an assembly
  • Incorporate recyclable materials
  • Can be integrated with other materials
  • Reduce manufacturing scrap costs

DeKalb Molded Plastics offers expertise in plastic product design, material selection, molding, finishing and decorating that provides the solution to your product needs.

Kassy Davis Earns Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources

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Butler, IN (July 19, 2010) -- Kassy Davis, Human Resource Manager, DeKALB Molded Plastics recently earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Kassy DavisThe certification, awarded by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that Kassy Davis possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the field.

"Certification as a human resource professional clearly demonstrates a commitment to personal excellence and to the human resource profession," said Mary Power, CAE, Executive Director of the HR Certification Institute.

To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.

The HR Certification Institute is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The Institute's purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards.