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The AMBA Annual Sourcebook
Get the "Go To" resource when looking for a mold or die cast builder. Published annually, the Sourcebook is distributed at industry trade shows, and is complimentary to member and partner companies. OEMs and mold purchasers receive a free copy at AMBA participating trade shows.
The DEFINITIVE resource for moldmaking services and supplies.
The Sourcebook also can be purchased for $50 from the AMBA office.
Email info@amba.org to order your copy.
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The American Mold Builder Quarterly Publication
The American Mold Builder (TAMB) publication is packed with the latest mold-related issues and top industry trends. The publication features informative articles on education & training, business development, human resources, technical news from industry suppliers, and sales & marketing strategies written by the industry's leading experts like Clare Goldsberry, as well s AMBA staff editors. Trade show coverage and AMBA news & events are also featured. For more information on The American Mold Builder - click here.
Subscriptions are free inside the U.S., and available for $50 annually outside the U.S.
Click here - to subscribe online, or to subscribe my mail or fax, click here.
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Know the True Cost of Your Molds
By: AMBA & Steve DeHoff of Stress Engineering
The comprehensive brochure contains valuable information that helps mold buyers compare the “cost” of purchasing molds offshore vs. the U.S. The new brochure contains actual case studies comparing the “total product cost” (mold, molding, assembly & shipping, etc.) if purchased in the
U.S. vs.
China . The brochure was produced with input from Steve DeHoff of Stress Engineering, a consulting firm that works with OEMs to evaluate their outsourcing needs. This informational brochure will help mold purchasers determine the most cost-effective methods to meet product manufacturing requirements.
Click here and download a pdf copy.
Receive free copies (up to 25). OEMs, suppliers also get free copies. Please contact AMBA at 847.222.9402 or e-mail info@amba.org .
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Winter 2011 Wage and Benefits Survey
The annual Employee Wage & Benefits Survey provides a 35-page analysis of employee wage and benefits information for the mold & die cast industry, broken down by geographic location. This information is not available anywhere else, and is consistently ranked by members as one of the top five AMBA member benefits. See if your company offers competitive wages and benefits, a key to employee retention and hiring ability in this time of moldmaker and machinist shortages.
Contact AMBA for more information on this report at 847.222.9402 or by email at info@amba.org.
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2010 Mold Industry Software Survey
Provides a benchmark of the types of software being used most among your peers and to help you in selection of your software requirements
Contact AMBA for more information on this report at 847.222.9402 or by email at info@amba.org.
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Precision Mold Manufacturing Career Brochure
A brochure featuring Precision Mold Manufacturing as rewarding career. Ideal for distributing at career fairs.
First 100 copies are FREE. Contact AMBA at 847.222.9402 or e-mail info@amba.org .
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Mold Buyer's Tip Guide
Now Available - the 24-page Mold Buyer's Tip guide!
With helpful articles on simplyfying the mold buying process, what to look for in a mold builder, how to choose the right type of mold, the right mold materials, determining the number of cavities and so much more.
Click here - to download a FREE copy.
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What is a Mold?
An introduction to plastic injection molding and injection mold construction. Initiated by the training committee at Tech Mold, Inc.
To order call Tech Mold, Inc., phone: 480.968.8691
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Strategic Marketing and Sales Resources (A Three-Part Series)
By: Clare Goldsberry
The results of a recent Business Forecast Survey showed us that mold shops have lots of questions about marketing and aren't sure where to turn for answers. Well, we have a place to start. In these tough times, a Marketing & Sales strategy is more important than ever. You need the right customers -- i.e. profitable customers. You need a diverse customer base that can benefit from your capabilities and expertise. How do you find these? Are you doing the right things to get the customers you need and want? If you'd like a good "Marketing & Sales Strategy 101" course, order Clare Goldsberry's 3-book set, Strategic Marketing & Sales Planning for Molders and Moldmakers. She wrote this easy-to-read and understand set using her own experiences as a sales and marketing manager for a moldmaking and molding company. It's geared toward small- to-mid-sized companies with ideas that are easy to implement. The series includes:
1. Marketing Strategies for Molders and Moldmakers
2. Marketing Communications Strategies -- Building a bridge to better sales
3. Successful Sales Strategies - growing your business and profits.
The books are short, easy to understand and offer simple marketing and sales suggestions for things you can do easily and with little expense. Order your set today! This book series originally sold for $90. Now the AMBA is offering this series to our members at a special discounted price of $29.95 for the three book set! Email clarewrite@aol.com or
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Purchasing Injection Molds: A Buyer's Guide
By: Clare Goldsberry
The book begins with an introduction of the moldmaking industry, followed with an explanation of various types of mold construction. Important concepts are covered here, such as number of cavities, tool steel selection, cost decision factors, and so on. It also covers prototype molds and how to request a quote. This detailed explanation of the quoting process is invaluable to the mold buyer and will serve as a reminder to all moldmakers of what good commercial practice should be.
In addition, the book covers choosing the moldmaker, the issue of buying molds offshore, explainations of CAD and how computing has changed the process of mold buying, reviews of the mold build process, delivery, and fault issues. Later chapters explain mold payment methods including the ever-popular but widely abused (by moldmakers and buyers alike) subject of amortization.
This book succeeds in supplying a great deal of information in a concise form. This book will educate everyone during the first read and will surely become a future reference for many. This book is available for $29.95 each plus S&H. Email clarewrite@aol.com or call 602-996-6499 to order your set today.
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Introduction to Moldmaking
Published by the NTMA, in conjunction with the AMBA Southwestern Michigan Chapter. Includes a comparison of common molding processes; blow molding; rubber molding; compression molding of thermoset plastics; injection molding and injection molds; molds for die castings; standard mold components; producing cavities; mold actions; runners, gates and vents; cooling and heating molds; surface finishes for molds; fabrication materials for molds; mold problems and solutions; mold repair techniques-welding; glossary of terms and tables-conversion.
To order, please visit NTMA's online bookstore at www.ntma.org.
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