REMCON PLASTICS, INC. WELCOMES JAMES CONNORS AS DIRECTOR of DESIGN

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Reading, PA — Remcon Plastics, Inc., a leading roto-molding company, is proud to announce the addition of James Connors as Director of Design. James is an Industrial Designer with over a decade of professional experience. Throughout his career, James has worked for and consulted with companies such as Peloton, CTRL-Labs, KitchenAid, Colgate-Palmolive, Bare and other New York based design firms. He has overseen the development process of a variety of successful products, including the award-winning Peloton Bootcamp Weights and the CTRL-Labs CTRL-kit. In his career, he has collaborated closely with engineering and graphic design marketing teams to ensure a cohesive brand identify. James has also taught several college classes on design, given workshops at Industrial Design conferences and has his own podcast about Industrial Design.

James is excited about joining the Remcon team, “Off and on since 2006, I have worked for Remcon at every level of the business, from the factory floor to the engineering department. The enthusiasm and tenacity of the current team makes me more excited than ever to join the business full-time. In my role, I hope to take what I have learned so far in my career to design thoughtfully developed products for our clients and provide Remcon with the cohesive brand identify it has earned.”

Please join us in welcoming James to our team. James’ creativity, passion and thoughtful design innovation will be invaluable to Remcon as we continue to grow and innovate. We are confidents James’ skills and experience will be a tremendous asset to our continued success.

About Remcon:

Remcon Plastics, Inc., is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, and has been in business since 1982. Remcon is a Rotational Molding Company with a 40-year reputation for solutions you can trust.   Remcon offers a proprietary line of polyethylene material handling and traffic safety products.  Remcon specializes in working with the following industries: Meat & Poultry; Pharma & Nutraceutical; Produce & Food Processing; Chemical; Candy Making; Grain, Feed, Bakery, Traffic Safety Control, and Construction. To learn more, please visit https://www.remcon.com.

REMCON PLASTICS, INC. WELCOMES JOHN W. EMMONS AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Reading, PA — Remcon Plastics, Inc., a leading roto-molding company, is proud to announce the hiring of John Emmons as its new Chief Operating Officer. John brings over 40 years of experience in manufacturing and operations management with broad experience working in a Fortune 500 publicly-traded company, a family-owned/professionally managed business, and several private equity companies. Instead of retiring, he elected to join Remcon to help grow the people, processes, and products in a refreshing and positive environment.

Peter Connors, current President, who founded the business in 1982, is pleased to have John in this leadership role, “John has always been a believer that the most important role of a senior executive is to develop the employees and help them reach their full potential and in so doing create long term security and profitability for all involved. As the second generation of my family steps up to continue to grow the company, I could not think of a better person to help Remcon develop a more robust management process than John.”

Starting as a chemical engineer out of college, John quickly gravitated to manufacturing, believing that the greatest value is generated with the fusion of man and machine. Since then, John has lived in 7 states and managed plants in Germany and India. He has held positions in Engineering, Research and Development, Plant Management and Operations.

John is looking forward to his new role, “I am very excited about this opportunity to join Remcon – great people, super products, a solid business, and a genuine desire to build for the future. That’s a rare commodity today.”

Please join us in welcoming John to our team. We are confident that John’s extensive knowledge, skills, and experience will have a positive impact on Remcon operations and overall performance.  We are looking forward to his contributions in driving the company forward.

About Remcon:

Remcon Plastics, Inc., is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, and has been in business since 1982. Remcon is a Rotational Molding Company with a 40-year reputation for solutions you can trust.   Remcon offers a proprietary line of polyethylene material handling products traffic safety products.  Remcon specializes in working with the following industries: Meat & Poultry; Pharma & Nutraceutical; Produce & Food Processing; Chemical; Candy Making; Grain, Feed, & Bakery, Traffic Safety and Control, and Construction. To learn more, please visit https://www.remcon.com.

TRACY L. CONNORS PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CEO of REMCON PLASTICS

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Reading, PA  Remcon Plastics, Inc., a leading roto-molding company, is proud to announce the promotion of Tracy Connors to the position of Executive Vice President and CEO. Tracy’s extensive background in film production was a springboard to managing Remcon team projects, maintaining important deadlines while juggling ever-changing priorities. Since joining the company in 2017, Tracy has been an integral part of Remcon Plastics. Tracy has successfully managed all areas of our OEM business while strengthening customer and strategic supplier relationships. Tracy has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, an unwavering commitment to excellence, and a deep understanding our company’s mission and values.

Peter Connors, current President, who founded the business in 1982, is pleased to have Tracy in this leadership role. “Tracy has made amazing strides in developing her leadership skills and understanding our business model. It’s important that our loyal workforce and customers can count on the stability of our family’s commitment to those who have helped us build an amazing company. I am confident this new generation will deliver fantastic results for all Remcon families, including our customers.”

Tracy will be responsible for leading Remcon Plastics to even greater success and growth, building on our strong foundation and expanding our reach in the industry. Tracy’s vision, strategic thinking, and innovative approach will be invaluable in driving our company forward.

Tracy is excited about her new role, “I am honored and humbled to have been appointed as the new CEO. As a family-owned business with a long history of excellence and innovation, I am excited to take on this new role and help drive the company forward. My top priority is to continue building on our brand’s reputation for excellence in both products and processes. To achieve this, we will be looking to integrate new technologies allowing us to operate more efficiently and continue to grow. I look forward to working with our talented team to build on our successes and continue to drive innovation across all aspects of our business.”

Tracy’s promotion is a testament to her hard work and dedication to our company’s success. Her commitment to creating a positive, supportive culture for Remcon employees and an unwavering customer-centric approach position Remcon for great things ahead. We are thrilled to have Tracy leading our company and look forward to a bright future under her leadership.

About Remcon:

Remcon Plastics, Inc., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, offers a proprietary line of polyethylene material handling and traffic safety products, specializing in the following industries: Meat & Poultry; Pharmaceutical; Food Processing; Grain, Feed, Bakery, Traffic Safety and Construction. To learn more, please visit https://www.remcon.com.

REMCON PLASTICS, INC. ANNOUNCES CREATION OF ECO-FRIENDLY STATE OF ART DRY BULK HOPPER

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Reading, PA — Remcon Plastics, Inc., today, announced the launch of its state of the art, eco-friendly, dry bulk mass flow reusable polyethylene hopper. This heavy duty unit has been designed specifically for use with fine particles and low bulk density powders. The initial offering is a two-piece design featuring a 60° cone and a 45 cubic foot capacity. Molded from FDA approved virgin polyethylene the DBH-60/45 is sanitary for food and pharmaceutical applications yet rugged enough for the most demanding industrial challenges. Design features allow the DBH-60/45 to accommodate a variety of valves and discharge configurations. Utilizing a patent pending interlock system the hopper and base can be lifted by crane as one piece or can be set up in a manner where a crane can easily lift the hopper out of the base for sanitary discharge or in areas with limited headroom.

 

According to Remcon President & CEO, Peter Connors, “Over the past 39 years, Remcon innovations have become the industry standards in many market segments because of the cost savings generated by durability, ease of use and sustainability. We are confident that the new DBH-60/45 will continue that trend.”

Connors noted, “The key to our long term success has been the creation of long lasting products that far outperform single/limited use flexible packaging. The long service life that each of our products provide means significantly reduced stress on your budget and our environment”

The Remcon heavy duty Dry Bulk Hopper has application for products such as dry resins, powders, or other loose granular solids. The hoppers can hold nominal weight of 5,000 pounds. This newly designed container compliments the full line of material handling products offered by Remcon, which are FDA compliant for storage, in-process handling, and shipping.

Georgeann Vaclavik, Remcon’s Director of Marketing, noted, “We will be showcasing our new heavy-duty, dry bulk material handling containers during the International Powder and Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL the week of August 23, 2021. The Powder Show brings together the powder and bulk solids handling and dry processing sector for one event, affording us the opportunity to showcase these heavy duty mass-flow hoppers to companies looking for innovative, environmentally friendly material handling solutions.”

What is the Rotational Molding Process?

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What is rotational molding used for?

Rotational molding (commonly referred to as rotomolding) is a manufacturing process that is ideal for making hollow parts.

What is the rotational molding process?

The rotational molding process allows you to form a plastic part by coating the inside of a hollow mold with plastic material. Plastic, usually in powder form, is placed inside a metal mold and falls to the bottom forming a pool. The mold is then put in an oven and heated until the plastic melts enough to become sticky and cling to the surface.

The mold begins rotating as it enters the oven like a rotisserie except you are rotating the part on two separate axes (think of it as a merry-go-round riding on a Ferris wheel). Because of gravity the plastic wants to slide to the lowest area of the mold. Since the mold is turning the plastic keeps sliding downhill and as the powder moves over the hot mold surface another layer of particles melts in to the wall that is forming. When all of the powder has dissolved in to the walls it is time to cool the part back down and remove it from the mold.

While the mold is rotating, the plastic, driven my gravity, slides to the lowest point. The biaxial rotation (merry-go-round on a Ferris wheel) ensures that every area of the mold passes through this low point and another layer plastic adheres to the mold surface. You continue to cook the part in this manner until all of the plastic has attached to the mold.

What are the steps involved in the rotational molding process?

There are four primary steps to the rotational molding process:

  • Charging the mold with the appropriate weight of the required raw material
  • Melting the material and spreading it around the mold
  • Cooling the part so that it returns to a solid state
  • Removing the part from the mold and performing any necessary trimming operations.

What materials are used for rotational molding?

90-95% of rotationally molded parts are made from polyethylene in a full range of densities. In addition, rotomolders have had success with PVC , Polypropylene, nylon, fluorocarbons (think Teflon), PFA.

Check out this video to watch the rotational molding process in action!