This issue is packed with great events and training that's available to you and your co-workers. Last week we recorded a webinar event with Paulson Training and Orbital Plastics called The Top 10 11 Things Every Molder Should Know About a Molding Job!
Read on to learn how you can access this webinar video online!
Warmest wishes,
The IDES Team

Top 10 11 Things Every Molder Should Know About a Molding Job!
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Every molding job is unique but there are certain things that every molding job has in common. These are things you can check to make sure your molding job is profitable. On September 27th, Paulson Training Programs and Orbital Plastics Consulting co-sponsored a webinar with IDES entitled, The Top 10 11 Things Every Molder Should Know About a Molding Job! The webinar was a great success with many great questions and follow up conversation to the event. |
If you missed the webinar you can still view it! For a limited time you can
download the entire presentation here.
Upcoming Webinars
Paulson and Orbital are pleased to co-sponsor additional webinars coming soon. Seating is limited, so register today!

Calculate Your Profits with Paulson’s ROI Calculator!
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Do you know your profit (or loss) margin on every molding job? So many things like cycle time and reject rates can impact whether you earn money or lose money on any given job. Paulson has created a tool that helps you quickly get answers so you can make adjustments and stay profitable.
For a limited time to IDES members, you can access Paulson’s ROI calculator at no cost! Take production data from your molding jobs and determine if your profits are being protected or lost. |
Download the link to access the ROI Calculator today!

Paulson School of Molding – Enter to Win a Free Seat in a 2008 Class!
Another banner year for the Paulson School of Molding (PSM) means new locations and expanded options for you. Our thanks to the hundreds of attendees in 2007 for your support and congratulations to those successful in becoming Paulson Certified!
Below is a list of our public PSM dates and locations for the first half of 2008. You can view additional dates and locations here. We also conduct as many or more private sessions at plants just like yours. If you are interested in this comprehensive, vendor-neutral certification and training program for injection molders, learn more here. Combining hands-on machine time (over 20 hours), classroom lecture and injection molding simulation, no other certification program is available with this level of information guaranteed to deliver results.
Win a Free Seat in ProMolder 1! (valued at $1,395)
Enter by clicking here and you could be one of two lucky winners that will receive a free pass to attend one of our public ProMolder 1 sessions in 2008. All you have to do is enter your information and we’ll let you know before December 31st if you’re the lucky winner.
Winners will receive one student free admission to any public PSM class held in 2008. Travel and additional related expenses are the responsibility of the winner.
Early Bird Registration Discount
Register and pay by December 31st for any 2008 class and receive $100 off your registration. Mention that you saw this article and are an IDES member, and we’ll give you an additional $25 off any registration received by December 31st!
Call 800-826-1901 or 860-526-3099
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February |
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February 26-28 |
Shreveport, LA |
ProMolder 1 |
March |
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March 4-6 |
Pittsfield, MA |
ProMolder 1 |
March 17-21 |
Pittsfield, MA |
ProMolder 2 |
March 25-27 |
Minneapolis, MN |
ProMolder 1 |
April |
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April 8-10 |
Cleveland, OH |
ProMolder 1 |
April 22-24 |
Ontario, CA |
ProMolder 1 |
April 30- May 2 |
Detroit, MI |
ProMolder 1 |
May |
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May 19-21 |
Zebulon, NC |
ProMolder 1 |
June |
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June 10-12 |
Franklin, NJ |
ProMolder 1 |
June 16-20 |
Big Rapids, MI |
ProMolder 2 |
June 24-26 |
Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
ProMolder 1 |

Paulson Partners with IDES to Offer Training Online
Hundreds of Paulson Training courses are now available online at IDES! Including their top quality plastics process training and all of their new office and related manufacturing titles from Advanced Business Finance to First Aid, Ethics to Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Numerous training packages are now available and can be purchased and delivered easily and quickly.
Visit the IDES Plastics Store™ to see just how easy it is to get started with a comprehensive training program today!
Click to continue to online training |