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Ron Beiersdorf
Ron Beiersdorf has been with Pleiger Plastics Company for 35 years. He moved to western Pennsylvania from Colorado in November 1986, trading sunshine and blue skies for cold temperatures and rain to help start the company in the United States. 

His first office was a cinder block room with a desk, phone, and the Thomas Registry. This was Pleiger Kunststoff's first operation in the U.S. with a mission to help introduce and cast 'Vulkollan' (the Trademark name of Bayer/Convestro Chemical Leverkusen, Germany) to the U.S. markets.
 
Even though Ron had prior experience working for a urethane company, this new position involved researching and creating industrial markets for Vulkollan. This very high-end material is not suitable for all markets. Early on, all production was done in Germany until the plant was functional 1 1/2 years later. Eventually, Pleiger expanded its market to include other urethane's. Some of his greatest satisfaction was developing the initial markets and watching Pleiger's successful growth in the U.S.  

Ron says he enjoys working at Pleiger Plastics, especially the great relationships he has developed with the Pleiger family, his customers, and coworkers.
From medical applications to sporting goods: Biocompatible and sustainable plastics
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Numerous plastic products are made of polyurethanes. Fraunhofer researchers have developed a manufacturing method for polyurethanes that avoids use of toxic isocyanates while making use of carbon dioxide as a starting material. Polyurethanes of a reproducible standard are being developed in collaboration with partners from industry.

Polyurethane is a multipurpose material. This type of plastic is used as foam for...Read More>>>
Supply chain uncertainty gives workers a chance to shine
Every day, new reports trickle in about yet another manufacturer struggling with labor shortages. A problem even before 2020, the novel coronavirus pandemic has greatly exacerbated the lack of skilled workers in factories. From the U.S. to China and everywhere in between, manufacturers are perceiving a situation where they have few options:

  • Bring in low skilled workers and try to rapidly educate them on the basics of manufacturing as well as train...Read More>>>
Factoring in increased competition, supply chain challenges, and demand shifts, the manufacturing sector should waste no time adopting digital solutions to revolutionize their processes and solutions.

Industries across the board must go digital to keep up, especially in the uncertain times we live in. Increased digitization helps businesses adapt and develop innovative solutions that transform their industries. The manufacturing sector is...Read More>>>
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