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product. We evaluate the possibilities to determine the best possible solution, which can include fully automated robotic processes. Our machines also come Industry 4.0 capable, which expands the machine’ s capabilities and provides customers with significantly more monitoring abilities.
“ We offer four different machine platforms. That means that we don’ t lock our customers into one particular manufacturing style; we look at the broad spectrum of what makes the most sense to provide the most optimized process. We then work to provide that complete solution, including all the molds, tooling, and downstream equipment to manage the parts, trim, and leak detection.
“ We also provide multilayer systems working with two primary sectors. The most popular is managing PCR and PIR. Our three-layer solutions are comprised of a central layer containing recycled material and a layer of virgin material on either side; we make our own head technology to do that. Uniloy is also the only source for Co- Injection and Injection Blow platforms.
“ Co-Injection provides a glass replacement solution for blood culture vials and other medical applications. It is comprised of a three-layer process that provides a glass-like barrier and offers a shelf life similar to glass. These vials need to be shipped worldwide and often have some time before they’ re used in a hospital setting. We make the machines and have the technology to create containers that meet our customers’ goals.”
Fundamental philosophy
One key factor in the company’ s long history of continued success is its Guiding Beliefs. Along with prioritizing quality, innovation, and continuous improvement as drivers of success, Uniloy also believes that People Make the Difference. This fundamental philosophy supports how the company approaches all its relationships, whether with employees to ensure development opportunities or with customers and suppliers. Timothy expands:
“ Our Guiding Beliefs guide everything we do. They’ ve been the driver of our culture and the inspiration behind not only how we interact with customers and suppliers but also how we engage with the community.
“ We have some very long-term relationships. Robert Barr, for example, is a supplier and partner working with us on screw designs. These long-term strategic partnerships help us drive technology forward. Our lab in Tecumseh, Michigan, has three shuttle machines, two reciprocating screw machines, and two injection blow machines; it will also soon include another shuttle machine. We have technology that enables us to work with vendors for component hardware and resin suppliers. We work with these companies to develop processes and tooling that will function well with new strains or resin brands. We do the same with our customers, helping them to develop specific initiatives or improvements.”
Timothy concludes by outlining the company’ s bold ambitions for the coming years:“ We have some lofty goals. We’ ve been very blessed with solid business growth. We’ re in our second year of record sales and expect to keep going in that direction. We’ ll be building the infrastructure around our growth, so we’ re not only growing internally and increasing our sales, but we’ re also growing from a global company perspective. We’ ll open a manufacturing location in Southeast Asia over the next year. As we continue to grow, we will decrease delivery times and increase our output to sustain that growth. We’ re also developing a lot of new technology, which is critical in our market. We want to drive new technology in the market that gives our customers an advantage. That’ s our focus and obligation to our customers.” ■
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