Onward Plastics Expands Haitian Injection Molding Machine Fleet

Onward Manufacturing CompanyIn 1996, acquired a custom injection molding factory, initially to support its barbecue grill production. Today, the business has grown into aA thriving custom injection molding company。

Since 2016, among family membersAndrew Sellner and Jamie Sellnerunder the leadership of, headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, CanadaOnward PlasticsHas become an important player in the plastics industry.

The company is currently operatingTwo injection molding factories, have44 injection molding machines with clamping forces ranging from 39 tons to 1750 tonsIts main business focuses includeHighly engineered non-automotive products Consumer goods primarily made from recycled materials。

In 2019, Onward Plastics began modernizing its equipment fleet using Haitian injection molding machines.The company initially purchased a machine.Two-platen 1012-ton JU9000 IIIAnd a device360-ton servo hydraulic MA3200 IISThe most recent purchase is a...JU1400 V (1574 tons) This device hasExtended clamping stroke, magnetic template, tie bar extractor, and electric injection system.。

Vice President of Operations Andrew Seller utilizesEnergy-saving Features of the JU V Series Electric Injection Molding SystemSupported by the Government of Ontario through the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), combined with parallel processing,Energy Saving Subsidy Program (Save on Energy)Applied for an energy rebate.

"We need our injection molding machines to handle all the tasks we can assign to them," said Saylor.

The company processes a wide range of materials, fromEngineering nylon and polycarbonate to post-consumer and post-industrial recycled materials。

In its recycled polypropylene (PP) production, Onward Plastics has usedCustom screw and check valve , aims toReduce wear and improve melt homogeneityThese components are manufactured in North America and distributed by Haitian International’s official distributors in the United States and Canada.Absolute Haitian CompanySupply.

The biggest challenge of running recycled materials isMaterial inconsistency,"Sailer pointed out."The Haitian injection molding machine we use doesn't do anything special; it is just extremely sturdy, reliable, and performs stably.”

Before 2019, Onward relied on second-hand equipment.However, it was discovered thatThe prices of machines, parts, and services are prohibitively high.The company wasHaitian's status as the world's largest injection molding machine manufacturer Use standardized components available from multiple sources.Attracted.

“Efforts towards a more standardized factory quickly helped our team.In 2016, we haveFive injection molding machines from the 1970sThis proves the skills of our maintenance team—butFrom a long-term perspective, this is unsustainable.", explained Thaler.

With the expansion of Onward's business, due toWith power limitations, energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important.Seler praise The consistency of the structure of Haitian machineryIt is pointed out that troubleshooting is simplified because "The machine is very stable, and the troubleshooting of Haitian's servo hydraulic system is also very simple.”。

The partnership with Absolute Haitian inIn terms of service and supportProven to be very valuable.

When we need it,Absolute Haitian always provides us with timely on-site service and parts delivery.,” Thaler said.We address all members of the support and service teams by their first names. Every member of the Haitian team is always happy to help us.”

Thaler also emphasizedContinuous improvement of Haitian equipment。

“From Mars IIS to Mars V, you can see improvements in machine quality and surface treatment.," he concluded. "Although the fifth-generation control systems are different, we are learning to master them.These machines meet all our requirements. We continuously assign challenging projects to these machines and are satisfied with the results.”

As a custom injection molding company, Onward Plastics has factories in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.In 2024, the company merged Onward Cluthe Hardware Products and Webplas into a single entity, now known as Onward Plastics.。

The company providesMold procurement, material selection, parts assembly, and packagingServices, and can meet the needs of customers.Mass production demandIt also providesSecondary processing servicesIncludingAssembly, pad printing, hot stamping, ultrasonic welding, and insert molding。

According to its official website,Haitian Plastics MachineryAnnual production40,000 to 50,000 plastic injection molding machines，The distribution network spans over 160 countries worldwide.Its product rangeCovering 44 tons to 9,891 tons, provideServo-hydraulic, hybrid, all-electric, and multi-component configurationsTo meet the application needs of customers.

Since 2006,Absolute Haitian Corp.Has been serving as Haitian equipment in the United States and Canada.Exclusive Distributor and Service ProviderHeadquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, with additional technology and operational facilities in Ohio, Illinois, and South Carolina.