AWARD OVERVIEW
Everything in moldmaking comes down to leadtimes. To remain competitive moldmakers need to be more thorough in bringing a mold to production at a faster rate and in order to do so shops are improving operations, improving product quality, increasing their customer base and remaining competitive all because of the technologies and strategies they employ to help them … reduce leadtimes.
The MoldMaking Technology Leadtime Leader Awards recognize these outstanding North American moldmaking shops and their ability to succeed in today’s global mold market. MoldMaking Technology’s audience depends on the magazine each year to honor the mold manufacturers that best demonstrate overall efficiency, quality and commitment within their moldmaking operations, while raising the bar in terms of mold engineering, building and repair.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2009 WINNERS!
View the 2009 Leadtime Leader Award winners
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR 2010 TODAY
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WINNER BENEFITS
The Winner's will receive: An advertising program in Plastics Technology magazine
This includes 4 (four) full-page, four-color ads in winners’ issue of choice to promote their products and services to more than 32,360 molding subscribers in 12,847 molding facilities.
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Winners AND Honorable mentions will also receive:
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» A free expanded showroom on www.PTonline.com and www.moldmakingtechnology.com
» A full feature cover story on your shop in MoldMaking Technology magazine
» Exposure for your company in MMT booth space at MME in 2010
» High visibility within the MME technical conference program
» An invitation to sit on MMT’s Editorial Advisory Board
» Two complimentary full MME ‘10 conference registrations
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WHAT DO YOU GAIN?
By taking the time to gather the necessary information about your shop to enter this competition, you have developed a concrete document that outlines in detail your shop’s achievements, business levels, future plans, etc.
Here are some more important benefits your shop will gain just by competing or actually winning the award:
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Industry recognition and credibility |
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Attract new customers and add value to your overall service and product |
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Boost morale in the shop |
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Distinguish your shop as an industry leader and can be used to effectively promote your shop’s capabilities and services on sales calls |
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Build confidence with new and existing customers |
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Increase awareness and reinforce your brand |
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Realize business growth as you continue to enhance and develop your mold build process |
ELIGIBILITY
• Any shop performing moldmaking operations is eligible
• All application submissions will be considered.
Shop evaluation is based on three key categories:
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leadtime, business strategies employed, applied product, equipment, services and technology solutions; sales growth |
Quality:
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overall mold performance, rework/repair record, maintenance procedures, inspection/testing/analysis/measurement techniques employed, etc. |
Commitment:
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workforce/training, industry involvement, customer service, etc. |
WINNER CATEGORIES
- • Large Mold Shop, Winner: More than 25 employees
- • Large Mold Shop, Honorable Mention
- • Mid- to Small Mold Shop, Winner: Fewer than 25 employees
- • Mid- to Small Mold Shop, Honorable Mention
View the 2009 Leadtime Leader Award winners
REQUIREMENTS
Completed registration forms are reviewed and qualified candidates are then sent a questionnaire to be filled out in detail—these forms and follow-up interviews will be the source of the judging.
— Deadline for 2009 Leadtime Leader Awards is January 15, 2010 —
2010 JUDGES
Winners will be chosen by staff editors and editorial advisory board members based on the shop’s efficiency, quality and commitment. Judging considerations include the mold shop’s performance in leadtime, current and projected sales growth, innovation in the moldmaking process as well as innovation in the business side of moldmaking, technology, industry involvement and customer service.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Christina Fuges, Editorial Director at (800) 579-8809 or e-mail cfuges@gardnerweb.com
