Extreme Tool and Engineering

Recently MoldMaking Technology magazine reached out to its Editorial Advisory Board to examine current trends in the consumer products market and how moldmakers are addressing the challenges.

With this year’s annual show issue, we welcome MoldMaking Technology’s new editorial advisory board for 2011-2012.

Innovation. Efficiency. Quality. Commitment.—2011 Leadtime Leaders announced, Advisory Board members introduced and industry leader paid tribute.

The Michigan Coast to Coast Tool & Die Collaborative (MCCTD)—formed in 2008 under the Michigan Renaissance Zone Act (Renaissance zones are virtually free of all state and local taxes for businesses located within their boundaries)—is comprised of 13 companies (see MCCTD Members Sidebar, page xx) that joined forces to expand their own operations and support one another in a globally competitive market.

In this head-to-head comparison, conventional toolmaking seemed to be the superior route to go from a cost, quality and leadtime perspective.

Extreme Tool and Engineering (Wakefield, MI) will exhibit the Predator Trail Camera that was designed, built and injection molded at Extreme Tool.

This shop—never content to rest on its laurels—combines lean initiatives and the latest in technology to be a one-stop shop for its customers and win the MoldMaking Technology 2008 Leadtime Leader Award: Small Shop.

Meeting the stringent requirements in the electronic/electrical products market improves moldmaker’s overall processes.

MoldMaking Technology welcomes new members of the EAB.

This moldmaker proves that dedication to its customers combined with a will to thrive in a global marketplace is the right formula to win the MoldMaking Technology 2006 Leadtime Leader Award: Large Shop.

This moldmaker takes it to the extreme with dedication, determination and a drive to succeed in a global marketplace.

Moldmakers and suppliers weigh in on the pros and cons of establishing satellite operations south of the border.