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Diversified Plastics, Inc. appoints Gary LaTraille as quality director

Posted on November 19, 2018

Diversified Plastics, Inc., (DPI), a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision components, has appointed Gary LaTraille as quality director. LaTraille will be responsible for strategic advancement, optimization and enforcement of DPI’s regulatory and quality protocols to ensure that materials, products and processes meet or exceed customer and company requirements. LaTraille has more than 30 […]

Great turnout for the Lunch and Learn about Carbon

Posted on November 1, 2018

Great turnout for the Lunch and Learn about Carbon, sponsored by DPI, at MD&M Minneapolis. After the presentation, attendees were able to examine parts digitally manufactured with Carbon’s 3D-additive manufacturing technology. Learn more about Carbon >

Diversified Plastics, Inc. joins the Carbon Production Network

Posted on October 30, 2018

Carbon technology is next-generation 3D-additive manufacturing Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision components, has announced that it has joined the Carbon Production Network (CPN). Carbon’s innovative digital manufacturing solution gives Diversified Plastics, Inc. the ability to offer customers prototyping and end-use part digital manufacturing. “Traditional plastic injection molding […]

Lunch and Learn about Carbon at MD&M Minneapolis

Posted on October 25, 2018

A Carbon production partner, Diversified Plastics, Inc. is sponsoring a lunch and learn about Carbon on Thurs., Nov. 1 at 12:45 pm at MD&M Mpls. in room 101H. Register now, space is limited. #AdvMfgExpo #MDMMinneapolis https://goo.gl/7NAeBV

New Diversified Plastics, Inc. white paper provides insight on avoiding pitfalls when transferring tools to a new vendor

Posted on August 30, 2018

Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), a custom plastic-injection molder of high-precision thermoplastic components, has released a new white paper titled Avoid Pitfalls: Tool Transfer Protocols. This white paper provides information to minimize risk or impact on production and streamline the process of transferring tools to a new vendor. Changing plastic injection molding vendors may be necessary […]

Avoid Pitfalls: Tool Transfer Protocols

Posted on June 15, 2018

WHITE PAPER Every mold transfer is a challenge. Transferring tools from one plastic injection molding company to a new supplier, with uninterrupted production, requires up-front planning and effective communication for a successful outcome. This white paper provides steps to take when transferring tools. Download White Paper

Diversified Plastics expands capacity with larger, environmentally controlled, molding room

Posted on February 5, 2018

To meet growing demand, Diversified Plastics, Inc. has enlarged its molding and packaging, environmentally controlled, room by 2,775 square feet (257.81 square meters). The company has also installed a new 250-ton molding machine that accommodates existing molds and increases capacity and flexibility in scheduling. In addition to this controlled environment, Diversified Plastics has two clean […]

CEO Jim Dow, 81 signs off after selling his Diversified Plastics to his beloved employees

Posted on February 5, 2018

StarTribune article, by Neal St. Anthony https://goo.gl/LVhtCd The Brooklyn Park firm has grown to 80 employees. It became a profitable company with revenue that should top $15 million this year. Jim Dow, who just retired as a CEO at 81, probably deserves the Florida vacation this month as much as any boss I know. Dow, […]

Diversified Plastics, Inc. founder, James R. Dow, retires, leaving his imprint on the company’s history

Posted on January 5, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS — After 40 years of leading Diversified Plastics, Inc. to success, James R. Dow retires as president. Succeeded by Kevin G. Hogan in August 2017, Dow will continue to serve as chairman of the board for Diversified Plastics, an award-winning, custom plastic-injection molder of high-precision thermoplastic components. “As a result of Jim’s exceptional leadership, […]

Erik Paulsen visits Diversified Plastics, Inc. as part of a tax reform listening tour to small businesses

Posted on October 24, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS—Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) recently visited Diversified Plastics, Inc., a custom plastic-injection molder of high-precision thermoplastic components, as part of a small-business tax reform listening tour. The objective of the visit was to learn firsthand how tax reform can help Minnesota businesses and families. “The research and development (R&D) tax credit provides a savings to […]