How to Successfully Reshore Tooling

Article By:  Christina Fuges Featured in MoldMaking Technology Reshoring has become a prominent buzzword in the world of manufacturing, but it’s more than just a trendy term; it’s a real phenomenon. The process of bringing production back to the domestic shores is happening, and its implications are profound.  Here we delve into the world of reshoring, exploring why it matters …

Lettuce Grow’s Hydroponic Plant Stand

Case Study Comprehensive One-Stop Solution for Lettuce Grow’s Hydroponic Plant Stand “The Nook” Pyramid Molding Group Rockford, IL 8/13/24 Executive Summary Pyramid Molding Group, a domestic tool & die maker and plastic injection molder based in Rockford, IL, partnered with Lettuce Grow to develop tooling for the second generation of their innovative hydroponic plant stand. This case study outlines the …

Paint Marker

Introduction Pyramid Plastics partnered with a longtime customer and Chicagoland manufacturer to design, engineer, and produce a new version of the highly successful marker. This paint marker is the industry’s largest, smooth-marking, solid, quick-drying paint marker that leaves a bold, permanent mark on most surfaces. Its durable, plastic, twist-up holder prevents breakage, keeping hands, clothing, and toolboxes clean. Pyramid Plastics, …

Oil Baffle

The Challenge One of our customers, a leading manufacturer of torque transfer solutions (including transmissions for OEMs like Ford and GM), presented a unique challenge to Pyramid Plastics – A Division of Pyramid Molding Group, in the form of an oil baffle. The challenge, however, was not molding the part, but designing it. The customer’s team of engineers needed an …