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 | 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 | Sep 9, 2024 | Manufacturing
In an era where technology evolves at a breathtaking pace, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags stand out as a cornerstone of modern manufacturing innovation. These unassuming devices, which can be as small as a grain of rice, have dramatically transformed how...
by GPI Staff | May 12, 2021 | Manufacturing
The Beginning of the Affair (or Nerd Fest – potato, potahto) Dice. We just love dice. It’s been a long-standing love affair here at GPI, between us and dice. I mean really, c’mon, dice are awesome. If you see a big pile of dice, what’s...
by Michael Fisher | Mar 2, 2021 | Manufacturing
Manufacturing Challenges for a High Demand Product Surging consumer demand and rapidly broadening product distribution are clarion calls that demand an appropriate response from a manufacturer. Being fully prepared to respond to that demand before it hits is of course...
