Jacob Fry

As a prior spare parts manager of almost 5 years, I had to figure out ways to improve customer support and satisfaction with a small staff while keeping low internal operating costs to provide cost effective solutions for the #plasticsindustry. Some resources you may already know, but if not, I hope to help to streamline your efforts of finding cost effective and reliable solution providers. In my humble opinion here's where you can greatly reduce spare parts, training, and maintenance related costs with the flip of a switch! Filtration- Killer Filter, Inc. - Type in your part number / filter type / Machine brand and away you go. Fluitek - Great alternative and same search as Killer Filter. Filter specialties co. - Bill Hartwick and his team can give you customized solutions specific to your needs including energy improvement retrofits! Lower service technician and various training costs: - plastics411 - exceptional service provider for the plastics industry - various topics and insightful tips on process improvements. - RJG, Inc. - Need I say more? 🙌 - Canuck Services - For my Canadian friends - Chris Breen is an excellent service provider with many years of field service experience. Screw and Barrel Needs: Santa Fe Machine Works, Inc. - If you haven't dealt with this company yet, they're truly exceptional at customer service and standing behind their products. Special shout out to Chris Locke and his team for the guidance and assistance on various topics! Md Plastics - Also a great success with a variety of needs. Canadian Feed Screws Mfg. Ltd. - Great value screws for the Canadian market 😉 Conveyors / Automation Guarding: Robotunits Inc. - Juergen Roth and Tom Langowski (and team) are top notch. The quality, modularity, customization of their systems make them a leader in what they do. Oil / oil analysis / component failure analysis: ExxonMobil - Their team I've had the pleasure to interact with have been an absolute joy to work with. If you're experiencing pump / hydraulic failures they provide a detailed post mortem report which is helpful for repeat failures of same type of components. They also have extensive hydraulic training courses and can do a site survey of your operation to show you how you can improve with a detailed report. They can also provide oil analysis which displays on a your own dashboard to show trends of oil integrity. In times of #economic uncertainties where costs matter, this is a great place to start. #Connect with me and the Tederic North American Machinery, Inc. team at #NPE because we are passionate at what we do. Together, let's meet your initiatives while reducing your overall operating costs. Stop by Hall A Booth W101 We never stop. 🚀 We keep our promises. 🤝 We respect others. 🌍 www.tedericglobal.com #NPE #Plasticsindustry #injectionmolding #maintenance #polymers

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Confused about fabric-over-foam vs. solid rubber gaskets? Let's break down the key differences to help you choose the right fit! https://hubs.ly/Q02z_vB30 #EMI #gaskets #materials

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Despite its advantages, retort packaging does come with challenges. One major issue is "retort shock," where the high moisture and temperature can temporarily reduce the effectiveness of barrier materials like EVOH, resulting in the need for a specialty coextruded material structure that will provide the moisture barrier required to protect the EVOH. Learn more about the materials used to advance the performance of polypropylene materials for use in retort processing: https://bit.ly/3Rqp6IL

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Tomorrow's FREE #webinar https://lnkd.in/dd8WgsC7 is the third in our four-part 'Operational and Manufacturing Excellence' series. The ChemQuest Group, Inc.'s Robert Kramer will share tips on “Optimizing Supply Chain to Increase the Bottom Line.” focused primarily on methods and practices to improve overall #supplychain efficiencies impacting performance (i.e., the bottom line) by looking at fully integrated supply chain tools.

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How Are You Storing Your Chemicals? Chemicals, not conveyor belts, make industrial manufacturing go round. The way you store them can significantly impact your operations. Our latest article, "Chemicals Make Industrial Manufacturing Go Round. How Are You Storing Yours?", delves into the critical role of proper chemical storage in manufacturing. From resins and paints to medical ingredients and cleaning chemicals, safe storage practices are essential for maintaining quality and ensuring safety. Read the Full Article Here: https://lnkd.in/ggt6D3ba #IndustrialManufacturing #ChemicalStorage #SafetyFirst #Compliance #ManufacturingExcellence

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John Richardson's article on plastics use is of great interest https://lnkd.in/ep22FSJU, and includes passages from a recent speech by Jim Fitterling, CEO of Dow, but I particularly want to discuss the data presented on global polymer demand. At a time when the fight against plastic pollution has been transformed into a trendy anti-plastics lobby supported by major funding (and therefore a source of revenue), the data from the ICIS Supply & Demand Database https://lnkd.in/eE2-6aPM what we perceive: the amount of plastic needed is going to increase sharply. And the main reasons are the standard of living of the world's population, which has soared, and I would add a thirst for unbridled over-consumption that is spreading to the entire population. Plastics contribute to this over-consumption, and certainly help it, but are not responsible for it! That's why trying to reduce the amount of plastic we use is naive, unless we address the general problem of our global consumption through a systemic approach based on complex thinking. In short, focusing on plastics alone won't solve our planet's environmental problems - in some cases, we're already seeing the effect of certain policies which, by replacing plastics with other materials, increase greenhouse gas emissions. Let's take a simple example of the famous soft ice cream at Costco Wholesale between California and Quebec. In California, a plastic cup and spoon are used. In Quebec, a cardboard cup that looks plastic-coated with a wooden spoon. In both cases, the cup and spoon end up in the trash, before going to a landfill in the best case scenario. The change in materials in Canada has not been accompanied by different end-of-life arrangements, nor by a change in practices, so I believe that the Canadian alternative today has the effect of producing more GHGs. #plastics #plasticdemand #sustainability

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The subject of devulcanized and recycled rubber is a passion for our President Erick Sharp, and has therefore become a focal point at ACE Laboratories. At the Rubber Division, ACS Spring Technical Meeting this week in Columbus, Ohio, he shared some of the screening protocols we've developed to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of various technologies in his presentation 'Evaluation of Devulcanization Technologies' during the Sustainability & Recycling session. With over 80 patented methods, there are several valid technologies to devulcanize rubber waste, yet few are implemented on a commercial scale. The main issues are economics and formulating devulcanized rubber back into applications. Scalability and processing ease will be key in finding an economical solution, and the focus should be on functionalization of devulc and formulating for new innovations. If you want to learn more about our findings and how they might benefit your operations, please contact us. 📞 +1 330-577-4088 📧 ace_sales@ace-laboratories.com #RubberIndustry #Sustainability #TireRecycling #RubberTesting RUBBER HEART

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At TPI Custom Solutions, we prioritize safety and compliance, especially when it comes to PFAS in textiles. With increasing regulations and concerns around PFAS, it's essential to source approved materials for production. We can assist you in navigating these complexities and ensuring your products meet all safety standards.   Learn more about PFAS regulations from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). #PFAS #TextileSafety #Compliance #TPICustomSolutions #SustainableManufacturing #Regulation #ManufacturingExcellence #ISOcertified #FDAcertified

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Achieve part precision, tight tolerances, and repeatable top quality with Kaysun’s scientific molding expertise. We explain the process and benefits: https://hubs.ly/Q02vLlC-0

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NPE: The Plastics Show has come and gone, but before it’s completely in our collective rearview, we asked Rodney Davenport, vice president at injection molder CH3 Solutions, for a processor’s perspective on the big show. Read what caught his attention here: https://bit.ly/45NRrid #NPE2024 #Molding #injectionmolding

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Plastic industry history through NPE. https://okt.to/we5dSZ Check out ResinView, the cloud-based software created for the plastics industry for inventory management. https://okt.to/6nOXlE #npe2024 #PlasticsIndustry

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Did you know Applied’s sensor technology is enabling the AI era? When you think of chips do you typically think of memory and logic chips? There’s a whole category of specialty chips that sense the word and enable the era of AI. Watch our materials science expert David explain how Applied is advancing technology in our everyday lives to our HR colleague Katie. Watch and share this video today! #MakePossibleABetterFuture #GreatThingsHappenHere

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#ICYMI We’re collaborating with CarbonFree to use and scale their SkyCycle™ technology at our #USSteel Gary Works plant—the first commercial-scale deployment in North America. How does it work? SkyCycle™ intercepts carbon emissions from industrial activities before they can escape into the atmosphere. It then transforms these emissions into a carbon-neutral form of calcium carbonate, a key ingredient used to produce paper, plastics, building materials, paint, and personal care items. Learn more https://ow.ly/7i5950Rmu2L https://ow.ly/VTtX50Rmu2K

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Fast quotes and valuable DfM reviews are essential for a successful thermal management project. Read why: https://hubs.ly/Q02wZzdr0 #thermalmanamgent #DesignOptimization

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Are you curious about what a medical device manufacturer does? ✅Check out this article for the highlights! These companies are influential in healthcare, from designing and producing plastic medical devices to ensuring they meet regulatory standards. In this informative read, learn more about the fascinating world of medical device manufacturing by injection molding! What Exactly Does a Medical Device Contract Manufacturer Do? https://bit.ly/3X49Hl8 #medicaldevicemolding #cleanroommolding #medicalinjectionmolding

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In a world moving with exponential speed, why do many manufacturers still struggle to get orders out the door??! Break out of the late order paradigm and implement PFM from LillyWorks. Make manufacturing fun again! https://www.lillyworks.com #manufacturing #engineering #technology #machining #design #industrial #mechanical #cncmachining #machineshop #manufacturer #mechanicalengineering #backlog #PFMTransformation #LillyWorksWonders

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