Seasonality in the World of Manufacturing
While most of the country is worrying about staying warm and digging out from another polar vortex, it’s spring and […]
Moving on Up…to our New Facility!
We have some exciting news to share with you—our newest addition to our facility is just about completed! For months,
Looking Ahead into 2014
At Universal Polymer and Rubber (UP&R), we are guardedly optimistic about the upcoming New Year. As the company surveys the
The Progression to Lean Manufacturing
If you were to travel back in time to rubber manufacturing facilities from twenty years ago, you would notice the
Helping the Resurgence in Manufacturing, One Step at a Time
In recent history, polymer manufacturing companies in the U.S.A. have begun to rebound from the recent recession. Domestic manufacturers, in
Returnable Packaging in the Auto Industry: Is it Practical?
If you work in the automotive industry, you may have heard about the possibility of returnable packaging—sending packing containers back
Mixing the Right Batch – The Importance of Rubber Chemists
Manufacturing rubber compounds is a lot like baking a cake: it all comes down to having the right recipe. And
Universal Polymer & Rubber is TS16949 Certified
A few weeks back we achieved TS16949 Certification from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). This certification is a standard
Industrial Athletes—Competing Against Yourself to Achieve Success
Domestic manufacturers have a lot to do these days. Many have entered new markets as tried-and-true industries have slowed down.
Report from the NAFEM Show: Combination Ovens and Magnetic Inserted Gaskets
In February we attended the National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show for the first time, and we’re glad we