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.
The 2019 NPCA Precast Show will take place February 28 to March 2 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the largest trade show of its kind in North America, showcasing a wide range of industry suppliers, experts, and brand names. With hundreds of companies exhibiting, industry leaders will be there to show off their latest innovations.
Mid-American Truck Show
The 2019 Mid-American Truck Show is widely hailed as the must-attend trucking event of the year for carriers and industry stakeholders alike. This conference is where the industry comes together to see the latest innovations in trucking firsthand.
Attendees will be able to observe the newest technologies, learn about news and trends from industry experts and keynote speakers, and connect with industry peers and vendors. The event is from March 28 to 30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
ACPA Annual Convention
The American Concrete Pipe Association Annual Convention will be held from March 23 to March 26 in Indian Wells, California. Here, industry experts will share the technological advancements that are driving the industry. This event is filled with panels and planning sessions that will be of interest to any industry stakeholders, not to mention, the perfect opportunity to network.
Sharing Industry Innovations
These shows are attended by buyers, suppliers, and manufacturing businesses serving a variety of industries including transportation, automotive, distribution and freight, construction, pipe manufacturing, and a range of other general industry attendees. We are excited to share our latest in rubber and polymer extrusions and moldings, and answer any questions our fellow attendees may have about our product line.
Stay in Touch
You don’t have to wait for a trade show to get current industry news and trends from Universal Polymer & Rubber. Follow us on our blog, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For more information on our products and services, contact us today.
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 to the environment, but recycled into new components for other manufactured goods.
In fact, we recycle as much waste material as possible, including cardboard packaging and cured rubber, as part of our standard processes. We also utilize uncured rubber, when practical, to fabricate a range of products and components.
A Green Company Outlook: Packaging and the Supply Chain
Manufacturing facilities often have the best potential for recycling opportunities that, in turn, reflect positively on the supply chain.
With generous potential, the manufacturing and industrial industries must emphasize the importance of protecting the environment on a daily basis. As industry leaders, we have the authority to make sure that simple procedures like product packaging become a regular priority of our green contributions. At UP&R, we make our packaging recyclable, returnable, or reusable. Much of our packaging is already made from sustainable plastic.
By following best environmental practices, you can kill two birds with one stone. Not only are you making your immediate environment a cleaner and healthier surrounding, but you’re also saving money by recycling parts that can be manufactured into another piece of the next project.
Everyone Must Play a Part
Other industries are also taking part in the global Go-Green initiative. Recognizing its impact the construction industry has changed how construction procedures are applied. Taking their cue from the way other industrial sectors have begun to embrace sustainability in their processes, the construction industry is working to keep waste to a minimum while incorporating greener building materials.
A wide range of other industries in our reach have taken significant steps to reduce their environmental impact too, including:
Transportation
Distribution/Logistics
Construction
Pipe manufacturing
Automotive OEMs
Tier II & III Automotive Suppliers
A Sustainable Product Lineup
While manufacturing isn’t always viewed as an environmentally friendly industry, Universal Polymer & Rubber constantly works to reinforce sustainable practices that contribute to a healthy environment. Our product lineup includes durable compression moldings, transfer moldings, and injection moldings, all mindfully crafted with appropriate sustainable practices and materials.
As contributors to the supply chain in a comprehensive range of industries, we feel it our responsibility to help reduce both our company carbon footprint and the carbon footprints of the clients that rely on our products.
To learn more about our green initiatives, and to stay up to date on current industry news and trends, follow our blog, Twitter, and connect with us on LinkedIn. For more information on our products and services, contact us today.
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