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GENERAL PLASTICS, INC. Wins Sustainable Process Award

GENERAL PLASTICS, INC. Wins Sustainable Process Award

by | Jun 27, 2017 | Articles

The Wisconsin Sustainability Business Awards committee recently informed General Plastics, Inc. that the company has won the 2017 Sustainability Business Process Award.

According to the Wisconsin Business Council, sustainable businesses are constantly seeking ways to run more efficiently and reduce costs associated with producing their product or service.  Whether the focus is on energy efficiency, materials efficiency, or employee productivity, process improvements can create triple bottom line benefits.

The Sustainable Process award is designed to recognize companies who are:

  • Implementing process improvement that save energy or time
  • Improving logistics and transportation options
  • Investing in research and development using sustainability criteria
  • Developing procurement criteria that reward sustainability in suppliers
  • Influencing customers to think of sustainable business practices in their purchasing decisions
  • Introducing lean or world class manufacturing principles into the company

Of the many entries in a highly competitive and deserving field, only one could win and General Plastics was selected as the Sustainable Process of the Year Award Winner. According to Tom Eggert, Wisconsin Sustainability Sustainable Business Awards Committee,

“We had a number of great nominations, and I’m amazed at the great things that are being done in businesses across the state by people who are super committed to sustainability.”

The award was presented to General Plastics during the Awards Ceremony, on June 23, at InPro Corporation in Muskego.

 

General Plastics 2016 Processor of the Year Finalist Video

General Plastics 2016 Processor of the Year Finalist Video

by | Mar 31, 2017 | Articles

The video gives a personal up close overview of our company and tells the story of the upward path we are moving on. We are so proud of our employees and we are thankful for them everyday. Safety, high quality products, a clean working environment and challenging projects are some of the things the video highlights.

Enjoy!

Robert Porsche Named Thermoformer of the Year

Robert Porsche Named Thermoformer of the Year

by | Mar 8, 2017 | Articles

Plastics News Report

Robert Porsche at General Plastics Inc. in Milwaukee. Photo by: Don Loepp

Bethel, Conn. — Robert Porsche, owner of industrial thermoformer General Plastics Inc. of Milwaukee, is the new Thermoformer of the Year.

The Society of Plastics Engineers announced the news March 2. Porsche will receive the award at the SPE Thermoforming Division’s Thermoforming Conference, scheduled for Sept. 11-13 in Orlando, Fla.

Porsche has been active in the Thermoforming Division. He currently chairs the finance committee. He has co-chaired two Thermoforming Conferences, including last year’s. His company also supports the parts competition.

He is a prior winner of the Division Outstanding Achievement Award, and has served as a speaker and moderator on heavy-gauge technical sessions.

“Under Bob Porsche’s leadership, General Plastics has grown from a small business to a thermoforming industry success story,” said Bret Joslyn, chairman of the SPE Thermoforming Division. “As a long-time member of the SPE Thermoforming Division’s board of directors, Bob’s leadership in a variety of roles has contributed greatly to the division’s success.”

The Thermoformer of the Year Award continues the accolades this year for General Plastics and Porsche. On Feb. 23, General Plastics won a Grand Award at the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year competition, in the small company category. The custom thermoformer also won that statewide honor in 2014.

General Plastics also is a finalist for the Plastics News Processor of the Year Award. The award winner will be announced at the Plastics News Executive Forum, March 27-29 in Naples, Fla.

 

 

GENERAL PLASTICS, INC. AWARDED 2016 SMALL COMPANY WISCONSIN MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR

GENERAL PLASTICS, INC. AWARDED 2016 SMALL COMPANY WISCONSIN MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR

by | Mar 3, 2017 | Articles

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GENERAL PLASTICS, INC. AWARDED 2016 SMALL COMPANY WISCONSIN MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR Milwaukee, WI, March 1, 2017 General Plastics, Inc. (GP) received the 2016 Grand Award for small category (less than 100 employees) during the 29th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards Ceremony on February 23.

GP was one of four grand award winners.  All manufacturers, large and small, were evaluated in areas such as financial growth and consistency, technological advances, product development, environmental solutions and sustainability, operational excellence/continuous improvement, commitment to employees and the future workforce of Wisconsin, community stewardship and effective research and development.

“This award recognizes Wisconsin companies that demonstrate a commitment to business excellence, which has a positive impact on the company and the state – making Wisconsin a better place to live, work and play,” said Kurt R. Bauer, President/CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.

“We are very proud of this award because it affirms our common core values and culture as a company.  It is an honor to receive this recognition and its presence in the company will continue to provide the incentive and continued enthusiasm for our constant endeavor to look for ways in which we can grow through advanced technology and innovation,” said Bob Porsche, Owner and President, General Plastics, Inc.

“Our state’s manufacturers are a critical part of Wisconsin’s heritage and Wisconsin’s future, and we are proud to honor many of the manufacturers that are utilizing new technologies and innovation that is changing the way we will look in the industry for years to come,” said Bauer.

The statewide recognition program is co-sponsored by Baker Tilly, one of America’s largest accounting and advisory firms; Michael Best, a preeminent law firm serving the manufacturing industry; and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the state’s largest business association.

 

ABOUT GENERAL PLASTICS, INC.

General Plastics, Inc. (GP) is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001-2004 certified, full service custom plastic thermoformer.  When Bob Porsche purchased the company in 1987, there were 6 full-time employees and the facility was in an 11,000-sq.-ft. Currently GP employs more than 85 dedicated full-time employees and has completed three 62,000sq./ft. expansions over the past 29 years.

GP provides high quality and cost effective turnkey solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) in markets such as Bus, Rail, Truck, Marine, Office, Lavatory, Medical, Health & Wellness, Gaming, Arcade, Food & Beverage, Construction, Machine Guarding and Point of Purchase (POP) throughout the US and Canada.

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2016: A Year in Review New Equipment

2016: A Year in Review New Equipment

by | Feb 24, 2017 | Articles

The General Plastics, Inc. five-year strategic plan includes an acquisition process for purchasing new state-of-the-art technology.  “Investing in advanced technology allows us to improve the work flow, which leads to a higher level of continuous quality improvement, turn-around time and ultimately customer satisfaction,” said Bob Porsche, Owner and President, General Plastics, Inc.

When developing the company’s equipment strategies all existing equipment was identified, reviewed and prioritized for replacement purposes; starting with the oldest technology.  Among those needing to be replaced in 2016 was the small electric drying oven and outdated paint booth.

Gas Drying Oven [6’ x 10’ x 8’].
The new gas drying oven is located in an area to improve work flow, and reduce energy cost.  The larger size also increases our sheet size capacity.

New Spray Booth [15’ x 30’] with internal curing capacity.
The new enclosed spray booth allows for a dust free environment.  “The larger size improves our capabilities which opens new markets such as medical and other industries,” said Porsche.

“We believe that to grow our business we must strive to achieve the highest quality in all of our products. As technology advances, we are committed to advance with it,” said Porsche.