Contract Manufacturing
3 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO BREAK UP WITH YOUR INJECTION MOLDER
We know break-ups are painful. But much like that year in high school when you were dating Connie but actually interested in her friend Jessica, there are times when it’s just the right thing to do. THE PAINFUL TRUTH Often companies feel locked in once they’ve selected an injection molder, but the simple fact is…
Read More3 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MANUFACTURING (EVEN IF YOU DON’T THINK YOU NEED TO)
THE FREQUENT SCENARIO A few years back you worked your butt off to find a manufacturer that could provide you with high quality products without sacrificing efficient production. You asked all the right questions to help you choose the right injection molder to partner with. Fast forward to today and your numbers still look good and your…
Read MoreMAKE LOCAL OUTSOURCING YOUR TICKET TO GLOBAL COMPETITION
We’re all familiar with the business drivers that lead companies to outsource some, if not all, of their manufacturing production (what often boils down, at its essence, to saving money, whether those savings come from cheaper labor or economies of scale for high volume manufacturing). But while outsourcing as a business strategy continues to grow,…
Read MoreCHOOSING THE RIGHT INJECTION MOLDER
KASO Plastics understands how challenging it can be to find a quality injection molder. To make the decision-making process easier, we’ve provided a list of frequently asked questions we get here at KASO. You can use these questions to evaluate our team or other manufacturers to find the manufacturing partner that’s right for you. DOES…
Read MoreSTILL THINK OUTSOURCING IS SAVING YOU MONEY? FIND OUT WHY SMART BUSINESSES ARE TURNING TO ONSHORING
ONSHORING THE BETTER CHOICE FOR BUSINESS Reshoring manufacturing processing and production is continuing to trend upward in the United States. This trend has been on the upswing for the third straight year and reflects a growing desire for companies and executives to push harder at bringing business and manufacturing back to local shores. What are…
Read MoreTAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OPERATIONS WHEN YOU TAKE THE KASO CHALLENGE
MAKING THE RIGHT INVESTMENT FOR YOUR COMPANY KASO invites you to take our challenge and find out for yourself the benefits you’ll receive from working with us. Offshoring is no longer the best answer to save money, and having a local manufacturer keeps you in control of your projects. Competitive costs, faster turn-around, and greater…
Read MoreKASO’S AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY SERVICES: FEATURING WINDOW HARDWARE
Back in March of 2013 KASO Plastics added a new line of window and door accessories including handles, rollers, weephole covers, and latches. During the process of transitioning this new product line to our injection molding manufacturing and assembly facility in Vancouver, Washington, we conducted a thorough product review to see where we could gain efficiencies. The…
Read MoreEXPERTS SHARE THEIR PREDICTIONS FOR THE MEDTECH INDUSTRY IN 2012
In a recent editorial (“Blue Skies or Clouds Ahead for Medtech Industry? Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions”), Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry web editor Heather Thompson surveyed several leading experts in the Medical Device industry to get their opinion on the future of the medical device industry in 2012. Among the predictions? Greater opportunities to…
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