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 Arianne Hutchins | Dec 12, 2025 | Custom Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Toy & Game Manufacturing
If you have found yourself here, it is probably because you are interested in manufacturing services focused on custom molded plastics. Well, congratulations! You have come to the right place. GPI has been an expert in custom plastics manufacturing for nearly 50 years...
by Arianne Hutchins | Oct 20, 2025 | Manufacturing, Product Safety and Testing
When developing new merchandise, ensuring it meets all product safety and compliance standards isn’t just a box to check; it’s the cornerstone to building trust with your consumers and protecting your brand. Unfortunately, navigating the testing process can often be...
by Arianne Hutchins | Oct 8, 2025 | Manufacturing, State of Freight
If you’ve ever been surprised by unexpected import costs on your game shipment, the culprit might be something called an anti-dumping duty. These duties can apply even to small, everyday items tucked inside your product packaging. A simple pencil, tin box, or magnet...
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 Arianne Hutchins | May 6, 2025 | Manufacturing
I recently traveled to China for the first time with GPI President Mike Fisher to meet the people at our factories who make everything we do possible. It was an eye-opening experience, and the most important takeaway that I wish everyone in our industry could get is...
