How can DeKALB help with my plastic product design?
We have the ability to support, determine what structural parameters need to be into the design, so we assist with that.
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DeKALB is kicking off our annual United Way campaign
It’s that time of year again. DeKALB is kicking off our annual United Way campaign. Our goal for this year is $14,500, which shouldn’t be a problem since last year we exceed our goal by $4000!! This is a big event that typically results in 100% employee participation. We have games and weekly fund raisers […]
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DeKALB Molded Plastics attending MAPP 2013
The DeKALB team is looking forward to attending the 2013 MAPP Benchmarking Conference. Meet two of our newer employees who will be attending the conference for the first time by watching this video. We are excited to see our friends and colleagues next week!
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What is structural foam molding?
Transcript: Structural foam molding is a process in which we use similar thermoplastics but you use blowing agents and you use colorants, and the blowing agents allow you to expand the material into the mold at a much lower pressure than you would on a high injection pressure system. What that does that gives you […]
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DeKALB Molded Plastics featured in Manufacturing Today
The summer issue of Manufacturing Today highlights DeKALB Molded Plastics’ commitment to strategy and investments which support not only the manufacturing process but also employees. An excerpt of the article: Founded in 1979, DeKalb Molded Plastics has spent more than 34 years building its reputation in the structural foam industry. A custom structural foam molder, […]
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Can Dekalb create my custom molding product?
We basically stay within the range of high density polyethylene to engineering structural plastics. If we go into the high temperature stuff where you’re going to need a oil heater, something beyond that 700-800 degree melt range, really, if the tool needs to be above the boiling temperature of water, and then we don’t play in that […]
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DeKALB Featured on Plastics News Video
DeKALB was recently featured on Plastics News, where they chronicled many aspects of our business.
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DeKALB Molded Plastics honored twice from PlasticsNews
Butler, IN – Structural foam molder, DeKALB Molded Plastics was recognized as the 2012 Processor of the Year finalist at the annual PlasticsNews Executive forum on March 6, 2013. DeKALB was nominated for this prestigious award by suppliers Kibbechem, FGL Precision Works, Plastic Solutions; customer Trinity and CPA Baden, Gage and Schroeder. The criteria process […]
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