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Material Selection Techniques to Grow and Improve Profitability

September 12, 2023 |

Selecting the best polymer for an application can be a daunting task. In this presentation, General Polymers will provide selection guidelines to help narrow down the vast polymer options.

The company will review a comparison of physical properties, environmental concerns and final product cost reduction opportunities.

Agenda: 

  • Comparison of physical properties
  • Design requirements
  • Review of environmental concerns
  • Agency approvals
  • Product appearance
  • Production requirements
  • Cost details and opportunities
  • Material supply
Presenter 1

Presenter 1:

Scott Knoop

General Polymers (K1 Engineering)

Scott Knoop has spent the last 35 years in the plastics industry, including 16 years with injection molding machinery, 12 years with polymer materials, six years in production and consulting throughout. He holds a bachelor's degree in plastics engineering from Ferris State University.

Presenter 2

Presenter 2:

Darrell Jackson

Business Development and Technical Services

Darrell Jackson has spent 43 years in the plastics industry, including 21 years in injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding, extrusion manufacturing, design and tooling. He also has 22 years of experience in polymer materials. He holds a bachelor's degree from Western Carolina University.

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