The Manufacturing Climate at the End of the Year
Every year, we at Universal Polymer and Rubber see a downturn in manufacturing activity. With the holidays here, along with […]
The Global Manufacturing Business
Universal Polymer & Rubber Ltd also known as UP&R by its customers and vendors is a part of the Cypress
Competitive Manufacturing: A Delicate Balancing Act
Today’s business environment is unique and highly competitive. As manufacturing comes back in a big way, and domestic manufacturing, specifically,
America’s Auto Industry Today: Behind the Numbers
If you look at the news and numbers focused around America’s auto industry, what you see, at first, is that
Finding the Balance with Multiple Projects
As a contract manufacturer, we know it’s not uncommon to have multiple projects going on at once. The challenge comes
Manufacturing Growth
How is Manufacturing a Player in the World Cup?
Goaaaaallllllllll! Does this sound familiar? In the past few weeks, the world has been captured by the World Cup, an
Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement: An Ongoing Road to Success
American manufacturing is most definitely back in a big way—and it’s also definitely one of the most competitive and innovative
Where is the Next Manufacturing Hub?
It wasn’t long ago when everyone was convinced that all American manufacturing jobs would end up in China permanently. Before
5S Principles: Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
If you are familiar with the 5S methodology, you’ll know how useful it is in manufacturing. And if you know
The Unpredictability of Manufacturing in Rubber Extrusion and Molding
Manufacturing is often the art of managing the unpredictable. Whether it’s producing rubber and plastic extrusions, molded parts, or die-cut