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motorcycles, into complete installation kits. We then package everything together in its final form and ensure it is ready for retail on dealer shelves.
“ Additionally, we handle pad printing, applying labels, branding, or artwork onto plastic components. We also utilize processes like ultrasonic welding as part of our assembly offerings, an area that we are actively working to expand. While our assembly services have traditionally been linked to our injection molding operations, we are now starting to pursue standalone assembly work as well. We provide a wide variety of value-added services, with approximately half of our production involving some form of post-molding value-added service,” Karl continues.
NBP’ s expertise and proficiency in injection molding has been further strengthened ever since the company decided to pursue automation seven years ago, as Karl highlights:“ Prior to 2018, we had automation on our production floor but relied on a third party for the installation, implementation, and programming. While we had some basic troubleshooting capabilities, we often found ourselves depending on that third party to assist us with equipment or programming issues. Eventually, we recognized that amidst a continuously growing global marketplace and
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