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Don’t Give me the Recipe – Just ‘Bake the Cake’!
When a plastic product is to be made, there are many different types of molding techniques and materials that can ...

Plastics 101: Lesson 2 – What is Compression Molding?
If you have found yourself here again, it is probably because you are interested in manufacturing services focused ...

Mike’s Tariff Update: Past, Present and Future
Tariff Update: Past, Present and Future
Updated: May 4, 2026
The landscape through which tariffs ...

Manufacturing Cost Increases in China are Looming
Recently, plastic resin suppliers in China have been giving notice to factories that, due to the U.S.-Israel war ...

Taste of Toy Fair 2026
Another New York Toy Fair is in the books. It seems the overall consensus was one of relief and cautious optimism ...

February 2026 State of Freight
The Lunar New Year is just weeks away, and the scramble to get your goods on the water before the month-long break ...

GPI Partners with Kawakids to Bring Advanced Manufacturing to the North American Market
The partnership combines nearly 70 years of experience in project management, electronics engineering, and global ...

January 2026 State of Freight
Happy New Year Everyone! Last year brought plenty of turmoil and uncertainty to the freight world. Here’s to ...

How Are Molds Made?
Just as there are many different types of plastics, so too are there different types of molds that can be utilized ...

Plastics 101: Lesson 1 – What is Injection Molding?
If you have found yourself here, it is probably because you are interested in manufacturing services focused on ...

December 2025 State of Freight
It’s the end of the year and although there are still plenty of shipments departing China, the bulk volume of ...

November 2025 State of Freight
The end of the year is upon us and uncertainty still threatening, but there are some good things to look at this ...

Play It Safe: Product Testing the GPI Way
When developing new merchandise, ensuring it meets all product safety and compliance standards isn’t just a box to ...
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