Category: News

  • Structural Foam vs. Injection Molding: Finding the Best Solution

    Choosing the right manufacturing method for plastic parts can make or break a project. The process you select will influence cost, functionality, and overall performance. Traditional injection molding is a trusted option for producing thinner walled, high volume, and precise parts. However, structural foam molding offers unique advantages when larger, stronger, or more cost-effective components […]

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  • Supporting Employee Well-being: DeKALB’s Partnership with Crosswinds

    At DeKALB Molded Plastics, our commitment to employee well-being goes beyond providing a safe and productive work environment. We understand that mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and since 2021, we’ve partnered with Crosswinds Counseling to offer robust mental health support to our employees. Prioritizing Mental Health Recognizing that some of our […]

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  • More than a Molder: How DeKALB’s Value-Added Services Can Elevate Your Project

    There’s a lot to think about when managing a project in the plastics industry. Navigating through the various stages of the manufacturing process, from part design and material selection to quality assurance and packaging, can be daunting, leaving one feeling easily overwhelmed. That’s where DeKALB steps in. More than just a molder for your structural […]

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  • Safety – DeKALB Molded Plastics’ Top Priority

    Safety truly is a feeling, and everyone can recall a time where they did not feel safe. This uncomfortable emotion usually brings one action to the forefront – leave as soon as possible. At DeKALB Molded Plastics, safety is everything. When our employees come to work or when guests visit, we want them and their […]

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  • Is Gas Assist Molding with DeKALB Right for You?

    When you see a smooth-looking finish on an industrial panel or on the blades of an air turbine, there is a good chance gas assist molding was used to manufacture this product. Many products we use every day require a brighter, smoother finish that will help enhance its performance, and gas assist molding achieves that […]

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  • Community Focused – DeKALB’s Active Involvement

    At DeKALB Molded Plastics, we are committed to our community, because being an active and supportive member of our local city is simply an extension of our core values.  Giving of our time and talent is our greatest contribution to our many partnerships, because when we support each other, incredible things happen, and everyone wins. Our […]

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  • Employee Spotlight: Diane Fogle, Customer Service

    DeKALB Molded Plastics is a partner that you can trust, working with you every step of the process, because we are committed to your solutions. All of this is made possible due to the talented individuals that make up DeKALB. Our Employee Spotlight series was developed as a way to introduce you to the impressive […]

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  • Creating a Safe Work Environment

    What does a true commitment to safety look like? At DeKALB Molded Plastics, safety is our number one priority, and we are dedicated to creating a safe work environment. From our employees to our guests, we want to guarantee that everyone who steps foot into our facility will leave in the same condition they came […]

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