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Exothermic Molding Celebrates 50 Years of RIM Manufacturing
Multi-generational family-owned Exothermic Molding, based in Kenilworth, has stood the test of time as it marks 50 years of plastics fabrication. Company President Paul Steck attributes the longevity to a few notable factors: “Conservative management, a dedication to continued acquisition of knowledge, innovating products, processes, and materials, investing in people as well as equipment—in short, staying ahead of the curve.”
Multi-generational family-owned Exothermic Molding, based in Kenilworth, has stood the test of time as it marks 50 years of plastics fabrication. Company President Paul Steck attributes the longevity to a few notable factors: “Conservative management, a dedication to continued acquisition of knowledge, innovating products, processes, and materials, investing in people as well as equipment—in short, staying ahead of the curve.”
Exothermic Molding’s Alternative Material
When Exothermic Molding decided to launch into an alternative material, it required a ramp-up that involved commissioning the design of custom equipment to process the new polymer, training staff, and an ongoing effort of in-house R&D.
When Exothermic Molding decided to launch into an alternative material, it required a ramp-up that involved commissioning the design of custom equipment to process the new polymer, training staff, and an ongoing effort of in-house R&D.
Tough, Durable Material Breathes New Life into Reaction Injection Molding
Reaction injection molding (RIM) is a process that mixes two precisely metered chemicals under pressure, yielding a low-viscosity liquid that is then injected into a mold to form a thermoset polymer part. The low-pressure, low-temperature process is known for its design flexibility, enabling molders to make complex parts with varying wall thicknesses and to encapsulate structural components for electronics, batteries, or antennas.
Reaction injection molding (RIM) is a process that mixes two precisely metered chemicals under pressure, yielding a low-viscosity liquid that is then injected into a mold to form a thermoset polymer part. The low-pressure, low-temperature process is known for its design flexibility, enabling molders to make complex parts with varying wall thicknesses and to encapsulate structural components for electronics, batteries, or antennas.
Paul K. Steck
Innovate Everything; Your Products, Your Processes, Your People
Make educated decisions and be confident in your choices. Know when you need help and search until you find good advisors and associates to help move into new areas and innovate. Create your foundation of teams and a support structure including your employees, your advisors, professionals and trade associations.
Read more from the President of Exothermic Molding, Inc. in NJMEP's Manufacturing Matters Newsletter.
Paul K. Steck
Building a Business for the Long Term
Whether you start a new business or purchase an existing one, the rules for success are largely the same. You need to learn how your business operates from the ground up. You do that by first performing every menial task required by the operation.
Read more from the President of Exothermic Molding, Inc. in NJMEP's Manufacturing Matters Newsletter.
Precision X-Ray Irradiation relies on Exothermic Molding’s precision
Precision X-Ray previously used another supplier for their RIM fabrication and sought to achieve a quicker turnaround, turning to Exothermic Molding, Inc..
Read more on Today's Medical Developments and Industry Today.
Exothermic Partners with LexaGene for Medical Test Equipment Development
LexaGene, a manufacturer of medical testing equipment partners with Exothermic Molding Inc. to help complete its MiQLab, a genetic analyzer that detects harmful pathogens.
Read more on Today's Medical Developments.
Exothermic Contributes Expertise to Versatile Pathogen Detection System Space Exploration
LexaGene supplied family-run Exothermic with aluminum parts for its prototypes of the MiQLab, which required Exothermic expertise services using CNC machining, silk screening with specialized colors, and skilled painting capability.
Read more on Plastics Today.
RIM Process Rolls Out Wheel for Space Exploration
The wheel is molded from a DCDP-based thermoset resin that boasts light weight, high strength, and high heat tolerance.
Read more on Plastics Today.
Exothermic Gives High-End Treadmill's Side Panels a Proxima Polish
A pioneer of reaction injection molding, Exothermic chose the durable yet lightweight Proxima material to manufacture the treadmill panels, because the equipment needed to look as good as it performed.
Read more on Plastics Today.
Exothermic Excels at Workforce Development
Manufacturer helps ex-convict receive the training he needs to succeed.
Read more on New Jersey Business Magazine.
Reaction Injection Molder Exothermic Expands Materials Portfolio with Proxima Thermoset Resin
Developed by Nobel Prize–winning chemist Robert Grubbs, Proxima resin is exceptionally strong, works at high temperatures, leaves no sink marks, and its low viscosity allows for faster processing than conventional resins, said Exothermic.
Read the full article on Plastics Today.
Family Business World Interview
Family Business World host, Dr. Dale Caldwell, talks about running a family business with his guest Paul K. Steck, President of Exothermic Molding.