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 Arianne Hutchins | Mar 10, 2026 | News & Announcements, Toy & Game Manufacturing
Another New York Toy Fair is in the books. It seems the overall consensus was one of relief and cautious optimism as 2025 moves further away in the rearview mirror. It also appears that the lower-level had a lot of life and activity, with small publishers making big...
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 Arianne Hutchins | Sep 15, 2025 | News & Announcements, Uncategorized
Let me know if you’ve heard this one before. You, an accomplished and unique game designer, have finally narrowed down the scope of your next big project and are ready to start the manufacturing process, working alongside your attentive and knowledgeable GPI project...
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...
