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Tech Tool & Molded Plastics News Archive
December 2006 -
Competing for Workplace Literacy
Consider for a moment what your life would be like without the ability to read. Signs, a child’s report card, work instructions and even the directions on the medicine bottle that your doctor prescribed for you are all beyond your comprehension. Imagine the frustration, embarrassment and overwhelming feelings of helplessness that the individual and employer must endure. These feelings are a reality for one in five U.S. adults who lack the basic skills necessary to function in society, according to the latest U.S. Census. - full story - |
November 2006 -
Investing in the Business Leaders of Tomorrow
Would it surprise you to know that although the United States is touted as one of the greatest free enterprise systems in the world, Economics education, a staple of the free market system, is not a required course of study in the public education system? - full story - |
October 2006 -
Moldmaking Technology Profiles Tech Tool & Mold, Inc.
This moldmaker’s firm belief in continuous education for its employees combined with advanced training and cutting-edge technologies increases total delivered value of its products. While a number of mold shops start with humble beginnings, what makes each one different is how it evolves over the years. - full story - |
August 2006 -
Mold Maintenance Principles Increase Effifiency
What does it take to increase mold and tool room efficiency? Why is it critical to identify, classify and implement mold maintenance stages and couple these with accurate mold histories? These questions and more were recently addressed at an in-house training session at Tech Tool and Molded Plastics, Meadville, PA. - full story - |
August 2006 -
Tournament Proceeds Benefit Education and Scholarship Programs
The Manufacturers’ Association of Northwest Pennsylvania recently held its eighth annual golf classic, with proceeds benefiting key education and scholarship programs including Pennsylvania Business Week, The Patrick R. Locco Memorial Scholarship Awards and the John P. Tramontano Jr. Education Fund. - full story - |
July 2006 -
Tech and Edinboro University Create Project Management Course
Project management is not a new science and it has taken place since the dawn of time. But... complexities, resource limitations, global platforms and cost constraints have made managing projects an essential science. Tech Tool & Mold, Inc. and Edinboro University team-up to create college course. - full story - |
February 2006 -
Training Tomorrow's Business Leaders
Three of Tech’s executives participated in the American’s for the Competitive Enterprise System program (ACES) as part of Pennsylvania Business Week at Cambridge Springs High School during the week of February 27th, 2006. - full story - |
January 2006 -
Scott Hanaway Elected President of the NWPA Chapter of the NTMA
Scott will be serving as President of the Northwest Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association for 2006 and 2007. He will help guide the association through some of the most challenging years as globalization reshapes the face of manufacturing in America. - full story - |
October 2005 -
Vacation Spent Aiding Katrina Victims
Sally Lewis is trading her supervisor job at Tech Molded Plastics LP in Pennsylvania for a week to become a day laborer in Metairie, Louisiana. Sally believes that, "It's not the government's job to take care of us. It's our job to take care of each other." - full story - |
August 2005 -
Tech Receives Prestigious Winslow Award
Tech Tool and Molded Plastics winning the Winslow Award at the 37th annual Greater Meadville Area Day was something its president didn’t expect. The Winslow Award, given by the Meadville Area Industrial Commission, honors an individual, group, business or industry that has made a significant contribution to economic growth in the greater Meadville area. - full story - |
June 2005 -
100th Annual Event Celebrates Manufacturing
The Manufacturers’ Association celebrated their 100th Annual Event on June 21, 2005, in Erie, Pa. with a number of exciting events. Manufacturer’s Association board member and President of Tech Tool & Mold, Inc., Scott Hanaway planned and participated in much of the events. - full story - |
June 2005 -
New Technology Reduces Delivery by 10%
Tech Tool and Mold, Inc. has acquired the fastest wire EDM in the world. The Charmilles Roboform 240cc integrated with Tech's concurrent precision tooling process takes speed-to-market to the next level. The investment drives a minimum of 10% mold delivery improvement with greater quality and reduced total cost. - full story - |
May 2005 -
Tech Tool & Molded Plastics Receives Multi-State SBA Honor
On Friday, May 20, 2005 Tech Tool and Mold, Inc. & Tech Molded Plastics LP was one of fourteen Pennsylvania businesses honored by the Small Business Administration in its 29th Annual SBA Awards Luncheon held at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. - full story - |
January 2005 -
20% Reduction in Tool Delivery Time
Tech Tool and Mold, Inc. doubles its investment in high-speed milling. Tech has again reduced the time needed to build a complex injection mold tool with even greater accuracy through the acquisition of a second Makino SNC64SG High-Speed Milling Center. - full story - |
June 2004 -
Man of Honor
On the evening of June 30th, former President George H. W. Bush addresses members of the Manufacturer's Association at the 99th Annual Dinner meeting. President/CEO of Tech and his wife Suzanne are pictured here with former President Bush. - full story - |
June 2004 -
Manufacturing Business of the Year
Tech Tool & Mold, Inc. received Congressional recognition for being named as Gannon Small Business Development Center's Manufacturer of the Year. The 14th annual awards program was held June 3rd 2004 at the historic Warner Theater in Erie, PA. - full story -
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March 2004 -
Tech Honored at National Convention
Tech Tool & Mold, Inc. was honored at the National Tooling and Machining Association's National Convention on March 4th 2004. Tech was recognized among other industry leaders for... - full story - |
November 2003 -
More that Perfect in Skills Contest
Tech's Adam Deeter is better than perfect in tool and die regional skills contest. Adam, a fourth-year apprentice at Tech, scored more than perfect in the Northwestern PA chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association's 31st annual... - full story - |
January 2003 -
Tech Announces a Facility Expansion
Tech has announced a facility expansion through the acquisition of an adjoining property. The 24,000 sq. foot building and acreage located on the Northeast property line of Tech’s existing 37,000 sq. foot... - full story - |
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