by Michael Fisher | Apr 8, 2026 | Manufacturing, News & Announcements
Recently, plastic resin suppliers in China have been giving notice to factories that, due to the U.S.-Israel war in the Middle East and instability with global oil prices, plastic resin costs may be on the rise. As plastic resins are petroleum products, this impacts a...
by Michael Fisher | Jan 27, 2026 | Manufacturing, News & Announcements, Toy & Game Manufacturing
The partnership combines nearly 70 years of experience in project management, electronics engineering, and global toy and game manufacturing. GPI is announcing a mutually beneficial manufacturing partnership with Kawakids. This is a strategic partnership meant...
by Michael Fisher | Dec 30, 2025 | Custom Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Toy & Game Manufacturing
Just as there are many different types of plastics, so too are there different types of molds that can be utilized for producing all sorts of plastic pieces. And, there are a number of factors that influence the type and size of mold that can be produced. These...
by Michael Fisher | May 13, 2025 | Manufacturing, News & Announcements
Tariff Update: A 90 Day “Reprieve” Some encouraging news! A couple of minions in big-boy pants and matching red ties (Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer) met over the weekend in Switzerland with...
by Michael Fisher | Apr 28, 2025 | News & Announcements
To all of our industry partners, As we are well aware, the current tariff policy implemented over the last few months by the Trump Administration has generated quite a bit of turmoil in our global economy and manufacturing landscape. It’s characterized by a high...