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Rotoplas 2024: Initial Exhibitor Lineup
Rotoplas, the premier global exposition for rotational molding, showcases cutting-edge technology, products, and services tailored for the industry. It unites manufacturers, suppliers, designers, engineers, and researchers worldwide for idea exchange on rotational molding advancements. Plan to join us September 24-26 in Rosemont, IL. Registration opens in Spring of 2024. You’ll meet with the following exhibitors:…
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Bring your team to Intro to Rotomolding in 2024
Dru Laws hosts an Introduction to Rotational Molding seminar at the Double Tree Buena Park on February 20 from 8 AM – 4:30 PM. Registration for the meeting opens soon. The cost is $285/member and $775/non-members. Breakfast and lunch are included. A discounted room block will be available soon. More than 250 people have attended the…
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Ask Dr. Nick: Can Rotomolding Materials Meet Class A Fire Rating Standards?
Question: We are working on a rotomolding project and need to use a Class A fire-rated material or material that has passed ASTM E84 testing. I have been speaking with rotomolders who typically use materials with a UL rating rather than ASTM E84. Do you have any information on Class A rotomolding materials or any insight…
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What ARM Did in Q3 2023
Here’s what we did in Q2. ARM provides tremendous ROI for our members. If your company isn’t a member, join today.
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ARM 2023 Awards
The Association of Rotational Molders presented the following awards on September 28 at the Annual Meeting: Full photo gallery.
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Book Rotoplas Exhibit Space
Rotoplas — the largest rotomolding exhibition in the world — returns to the Chicago area September 24-26, 2024. You can reserve your booth space now. Take note: This year’s booth selection process is a little different. You will receive an invoice for your booth deposit within a few days of submitting your form. Pay the…
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Ask Dr. Nick: Is it Possible to Rotomold TPE?
Question: What can you tell me about rotomolding TPE? Dr. Nick: The term “thermoplastic elastomers”, or TPE’s, covers a range of different materials, using a number of different chemistries. According to ISO 18064, there are six generic classes of commercial TPE’s, together with one unclassified category: Some TPE’s will be made directly in a reactor…
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150 Rotomolding Companies Strong
As of today, 150 rotomolding companies are members of the Association of Rotational Molders. In the last five years, rotomolder membership has increased 40% — despite acquisitions and the pandemic. This is a testament to the online training, live webinars and troubleshooting calls, and the unique level of sharing at our meetings. Suppliers who attend…
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2023 Hall of Fame Inductees: Corey Claussen and Alvin Spence
The Association of Rotational Molders is excited to announce that Corey Claussen and Alvin Spence have been elected to the Rotational Molding Hall of Fame. They will be inducted on September 28 at the ARM Annual Meeting. Corey Claussen Corey has been involved in rotomolding for more than 25 years, growing up in the family…
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President’s Message: The ARM Training Academy
I am excited to announce the ARM Training Academy, a new website that allows our members to track their progress and earn a certificate of completion for our Operator Training Program. The Training Academy is a significant ongoing investment from ARM and a result of our discussion with members at our 2022 Spring meeting about…