What It Takes To Be A Top Manufacturing Company
Leave a CommentWhat We’ve Learned As A Market Leader What does it take to be a top manufacturing company? With almost 50 years in the business and recent recognition as a “Made in the USA” success story by Construction in Focus, Universal Polymer & Rubber has learned the steps it takes to become a market leader. Through the years, we’ve remained true to our roots, building upon our original foundation to branch out into additional markets to serve our customers in transportation, cargo control, construction, pipe manufacturing, automotive OE supply chain, and general industrial markets. Set Yourself Apart By Staying True…
What We’ve Learned As A Market Leader What does it take to be a top manufacturing company? With almost 50 years in the business and recent recognition as a “Made in the USA” success story by Construction in Focus, Universal Polymer & Rubber has learned the steps it takes to become a market leader. […]
Learn and Network at Upcoming Industry Trade Shows this Month
Leave a CommentUpcoming Manufacturing Trade Shows Through recent tax reforms, manufacturers have been able to create more jobs with higher wages and, in turn, have reported the highest positive outlook on record in recent years. With all of this positive change, it is important for industry players to stay abreast in the field. Networking is a critical way to meet and advance with potential clients and business partners alike. Together, we can experience the latest trends and find best practices to move manufacturing forward. Universal Polymer & Rubber makes it a point to attend the most respected trade shows in the…
Upcoming Manufacturing Trade Shows Through recent tax reforms, manufacturers have been able to create more jobs with higher wages and, in turn, have reported the highest positive outlook on record in recent years. With all of this positive change, it is important for industry players to stay abreast in the field. Networking is a […]
Ringing in a New Year of Continued Manufacturing Growth
Leave a Comment2019 Manufacturing Projections As manufacturers begin looking for ways to evolve in the new year, it is necessary to reflect back upon the year gone to learn and grow from the successes we’ve had, goals we want to achieve, and existing methods we want to improve upon. In 2018, the U.S. had a year full of new trade policies which heavily impacted the manufacturing sector in different ways. The United States remains a major force in global manufacturing and saw expansion in many key areas of the industry. We saw positive signs regarding job stability, wages, benefits, and career…
2019 Manufacturing Projections As manufacturers begin looking for ways to evolve in the new year, it is necessary to reflect back upon the year gone to learn and grow from the successes we’ve had, goals we want to achieve, and existing methods we want to improve upon. In 2018, the U.S. had a year […]
UP&R Concludes a Successful 2018
Leave a CommentAs UP&R rings in the new year, we would like to highlight some of our achievements from 2018. We’ll also present the exciting opportunities we’re anticipating for 2019 and beyond. An Overview of 2018 at UP&R 2018 was another successful and productive year for us at UP&R. We attended a number of industry trade shows, including AAPEX/SEMA, The Precast Show, the Mid America Trucking Show, and the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) Annual Convention. We used these shows as opportunities to network with customers and industry peers, as well as to gain insights about the technological advances happening in the…
As UP&R rings in the new year, we would like to highlight some of our achievements from 2018. We’ll also present the exciting opportunities we’re anticipating for 2019 and beyond. An Overview of 2018 at UP&R 2018 was another successful and productive year for us at UP&R. We attended a number of industry trade shows, […]
UP&R Reveals Secrets to Industrial Business Strategies & Success
Leave a CommentOur Commitment to Quality & Customer Satisfaction Efficiency, consistency, time, effort, and flexibility all lead to one thing--customer satisfaction. At UPR, we’ve flexed our strengths and weaknesses to conquer each quality. Our skilled and knowledgeable staff has accumulated a multitude of business strategies to share with our loyal client base in a combined effort to help grow industry. Based in Middlefield, Ohio, Universal Polymer & Rubber began as a tarp strap and pipe gasket manufacturer in 1970. Throughout the years we have continued to make those products while expanding our offerings to tap into new markets. Our diverse market…
Our Commitment to Quality & Customer Satisfaction Efficiency, consistency, time, effort, and flexibility all lead to one thing–customer satisfaction. At UPR, we’ve flexed our strengths and weaknesses to conquer each quality. Our skilled and knowledgeable staff has accumulated a multitude of business strategies to share with our loyal client base in a combined effort […]
A Tarp Strap for Every Application
Leave a CommentEvery application that requires a tarp strap has specific demands and requirements to fulfill. At Universal Polymer & Rubber, we offer three levels of tarp straps to correspond with your specifications: GOLDLINE ®, standard mid-range line, and retail line. Each of our tarp strap levels varies in strength and characteristics for trucking, boating, recreational outdoor pursuits, and more. A note that all tarp straps are intended for use as tension devices for tarpaulins; they are not made to bear or support weight, or be used as cargo control. Here is a brief guide to UP&R’s three levels of tarp straps…
Every application that requires a tarp strap has specific demands and requirements to fulfill. At Universal Polymer & Rubber, we offer three levels of tarp straps to correspond with your specifications: GOLDLINE ®, standard mid-range line, and retail line. Each of our tarp strap levels varies in strength and characteristics for trucking, boating, recreational outdoor […]
National Manufacturing Day Serves as an Opportunity to Dive Deeper into 2018s Modern Manufacturing World
Leave a CommentInspiring a New Generation of Manufacturers National Manufacturing Day® was created as a movement of the modern manufacturing industry, meant to motivate the next generation of new manufacturers. Taking place on the first Friday of every October, manufacturers around the country will open their doors to inspire students and encourage their perusal of manufacturing careers. In order to generate a much larger career interest, industry authorities work annually to change the public’s perception of the industry. Each year, participants continue to correct the “old factory” image. With the change in industry dynamic comes a new manufacturing image: modern manufacturing.…
Inspiring a New Generation of Manufacturers National Manufacturing Day® was created as a movement of the modern manufacturing industry, meant to motivate the next generation of new manufacturers. Taking place on the first Friday of every October, manufacturers around the country will open their doors to inspire students and encourage their perusal of manufacturing […]
Universal Polymer & Rubber on Green Initiatives for Earth Day
Leave a CommentImplementing Clean Energy Strategies April 22nd is Earth Day, the world’s largest environmental movement. The goal of Earth Day is to support sustainable, eco-friendly, worldwide initiatives through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer campaigns. Sustainability is a commitment that we, at Universal Polymer & Rubber, strive for daily. Our team implements processes, educated design and/or purchasing decisions, and procedures to regularly practice the implementation of clean energy. A huge component of our every day is the recycling of leftover parts and pieces. By reducing our internal scraps, we also minimize external pollution as contaminants are not added…
Implementing Clean Energy Strategies April 22nd is Earth Day, the world’s largest environmental movement. The goal of Earth Day is to support sustainable, eco-friendly, worldwide initiatives through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer campaigns. Sustainability is a commitment that we, at Universal Polymer & Rubber, strive for daily. Our team implements processes, […]
The Universal Polymer & Rubber Team Review: Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season
Leave a Comment2019 is nearly here! While we’re looking forward to the manufacturing year that lies ahead, as an industry leader, we value the importance of an annual review. Will history repeat itself? Will the industry continue in an upward climb, or will we see the backlashes of success from the past few quarters? Only time will tell, but in the meantime, we’ll refresh the 2018 manufacturing highlights that we’ve seen over the past year. Continuous Room for Acquisitions One of the most significant capitalist ventures UP&R has run with over the past year (and beyond), is our acquisition strategy. Gasko…
2019 is nearly here! While we’re looking forward to the manufacturing year that lies ahead, as an industry leader, we value the importance of an annual review. Will history repeat itself? Will the industry continue in an upward climb, or will we see the backlashes of success from the past few quarters? Only time […]
How New Chinese Tariffs Impact Small-Mid Sized Manufacturers
Leave a CommentRecently imposed Chinese tariffs on U.S. rubber imports will have significant impact on the small to medium American manufacturers that support industries such as automotive, medical equipment, petrochemical, and plastics. As part of an increasingly contentious trade war, the latest Chinese tariffs call for a 25% increase on an array of goods, such as those used in rubber and polymer component fabrication. The Harmful Impacts of a Trade War on Small Businesses Small- and mid-sized manufacturers in America specializing in rubber moldings, extrusions, and injection-molded parts will be forced to find ways to counteract the adverse effects of rising inflation…
Recently imposed Chinese tariffs on U.S. rubber imports will have significant impact on the small to medium American manufacturers that support industries such as automotive, medical equipment, petrochemical, and plastics. As part of an increasingly contentious trade war, the latest Chinese tariffs call for a 25% increase on an array of goods, such as those […]