Birchmeier Plastic Solutions grew from its founder’s career in plastics engineering, including work at Johnson Controls, Rain Bird, and iMFLUX. Today, the company advises injection-molding teams on process development and uses statistical analysis to help them make better use of production data. Its founder contributed to 21 patent filings at iMFLUX, six of which were granted.
Beaumont Technologies, IncFounded in Erie in 1998 to commercialize its professor-invented MeltFlipper® technology, Beaumont Technologies develops solutions and provides engineering support for plastic injection molding. Its 40,000-plus-square-foot headquarters is home to the company’s unusual combination of Autodesk Moldflow simulation, training, material characterization and software expertise under one roof. Beaumont now employs more than 100 people across its business units, including injection molding through Beaumont Advanced Processing.ERIE, PA
Ascend Innovative Mold LLCAscend Innovative Mold LLC engineers and manufactures molds for North American molders and mold makers, working with domestic and global partners to support projects from design through build. Managing Partner James Jergens brings more than 20 years of experience running mold shops in North America, while the company’s plastics engineers, tool makers, and process engineers apply a science-based approach to tooling and manufacturing decisions. Its team also provides technical guidance for customers developing or producing plastic parts.ERIE, PA
Hytech PartnersHytech Partners is led by Dave Hyson, a plastics-industry professional with manufacturing-engineering experience and past leadership in the Society of Plastics Engineers’ Susquehanna section. From York, Pennsylvania, the company advises plastics manufacturers on technology investments and helps bring greater order and efficiency to their plant floors, with a focus on injection molding equipment and tailored automation.YORK, PA