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Register for a free pass to NPE 2012 in Orlando, FL – April 1-5 by clicking here.
posted: 9/30/2011
This FREE PASS holds a value of $120.
NPE2012 ATTENDEE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN, GIVING ACCESS TO FIVE FULL DAYS OF NEW TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
posted: 9/28/2011
Innovative 'Super Sunday' Will Lead Off an Expanded, Dramatically Different NPE That Will Take Place at a New Venue, a New Time of Year, and a New Schedule
WASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A., September 27, 2011: The REGISTRATION button for NPE2012 is now "live" at www.npe.org, enabling plastics professionals worldwide to sign on for a plastics exposition that will be bigger, better, and markedly different compared with previous NPEs, it was announced today by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, which produces the triennial NPE.
Instead of the traditional NPE dates in late June, NPE2012 will occur on April 1-5, 2012, will start on a Sunday for the first time, and will take place in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., after 40 years in Chicago.
The event-filled "Super Sunday" on April 1 will consist of 14 hours of back-to-back activities, including technical sessions, panel discussions, networking events, an industry golf tournament, and an evening Opening Gala, featuring the Plastics Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony, with award presentations to industry icons who have made outstanding contributions to plastics throughout their careers.
By clicking on the REGISTRATION button at www.npe.org, attendees can select from various registration packages and fees for the NPE trade show and co-located events such as conferences. For international visitors who require a visa to enter the U.S., registration includes the option of requesting an official invitation letter from SPI, which must be presented for visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates.
Besides registering, visitors at www.npe.org can now make online hotel reservations for their trip to NPE2012 through a link to the official housing contractor, Expovision.
Broad-Based NPE2012 Includes a Wealth of Exhibits, Events, and Programs
Visitors at www.npe.org can also obtain information about all events and programs making up NPE2012.
"We have designed NPE2012 to be a multi-faceted experience, with activities, discoveries, and opportunities enough to satisfy the needs of anyone who works in the plastics industry or has a need to know about plastics," said Gene Sanders, SPI's senior vice president of trade shows and conferences. "The scope of our education program alone makes NPE2012 unique among plastics expositions"
Chief among the events and programs making up NPE2012 are:
- World-scale NPE trade show, with 2,000 exhibiting companies on 1-million sq.ft. (93,000 sq.m). Exhibit space sold thus far well surpasses the space occupied at NPE2009, according to SPI, which expects to completely fill both giant halls at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). As a result of the economic and logistical advantages of the new venue, many exhibitors have selected larger booths than at NPE2009 or plan to operate more machinery on the exhibit floor.
- Hundreds of conference presentations. Key educational programs will include SPE ANTEC® 2012, the worlds largest technical conference; SPI's Business of Plastics conference, focusing on timely topics of broad industry interest; and the Latin American Seminar en Español, produced by publishing company Publicar-B2Bportales.
- 2nd International Plastics Design Competition, which will soon be open to entries from designers, processors, moldmakers, and OEMs from around the world with applications in any end use sector. During NPE2012, product entries will be on display and winners will be honored in a special program.
- Technology pavilions. At least a dozen multi-exhibitor pavilions will be dedicated to specific industry sectors like elastomers and thermoforming, plus emerging technologies like bioplastics and nanocomposites.
- Special programs. Some examples are a "Plastics in Sports" program with displays and demonstrations around the show; a Technology Theater presenting product demonstrations and exhibitor seminars; and "Recycling @ NPE2012," a program for reclaiming all processing scrap and consumer waste generated on-site and demonstrating the uses to which such materials can be put.
The NPE2012 international plastics exposition will take place Sunday through Thursday, April 1-5, 2012, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. A complete schedule of events can be found online at www.npe.org. NPE is solely owned and produced by the SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association.
Founded in 1937, SPI is the plastics industry trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. SPI's member companies represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs 1.1 million workers and provides nearly $379 billion in annual shipments. www.plasticsindustry.org.
YUSHIN AMERICA BECOMES PART OF THE VIRTUAL MOVEMENT
Plastics Today's Virtual Event
Creates Excitement within the Plastics Industry
posted: 9/6/2011
Virtual tradeshows are gaining increased popularity with business leaders whose efforts include being up to date with the latest technology and business practices. As we continue on the path of modernization, being able to place extreme importance upon customer satisfaction has surpassed the limits we had all expected. Virtual tradeshows have become an exciting new movement used to save time, learn more about how to improve upon businesses, and interact with new, existing, and prospective customers without the necessity of being physically present.
Yushin is pleased to be participating in Plastics Today's virtual event dedicated to continuous improvement in injection molding which is being held on Thursday, September 8, 2011. This event will offer information about the areas of energy efficiency, tooling technology, and controlled environment molding for the plastics industry. This totally interactive event will include features such as online learning sessions, the ability to participate in live chats, and three-dimensional exhibitor booths for attendees to visit and enjoy online.
The Keynote address will be given by Dr. Neal Elliot who is the Associate Director for Research at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Dr. Elliot will explain his expert view on the present as well as the future of energy efficient technology and policy. He will also provide a cost/benefit analysis to help molders determine which steps can offer the highest return for their operations. Yushin is excited to be a part of this virtual occasion as an exhibitor, where we will demonstrate our latest innovative technology within our booth offering videos of our robots in action, complete product library with downloadable brochures and the opportunity to engage in a live chat with experts in the field of robotics and automation. Make sure to become a part of the virtual movement by registering for this event which takes place on Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 10 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, USA. Visit www.plasticstoday.com to register for this event.
Yushin Among Sponsors of Plastics Industry's First Virtual Event
posted: 9/1/11
Yushin is
excited to be one of the sponsoring exhibitors of the
plastics industry's first virtual event, the Continous
Improvement in Injection Molding Virtual Tradeshow,
organized by Plastics
Today. The tradeshow is open on Thursday, Sep 8, from 10:00 to 4:00 EST, and registration is free (just use the link above or to the right).
During the show, attendees can stop by the Yushin booth for
product info and videos or you can swap v-cards or live chat with the Yushin America sales team.
Several lucky visitors who are kind enough to fill out our brief survey may even win a handy gift card!
We are looking forward to your virtual visit!
Senator Whitehouse Visits Yushin America
posted: 1/19/11
Today Yushin
America was pleased to welcome Sheldon Whitehouse, US Senator for RI
for a tour of our Cranston headquarters. Yushin was
honored to be the latest stop in Senator Whitehouse's
"Making It In RI" tour of manufacturers in Rhode Island.
During his visit the Senator outlined his ideas for supporting
local businesses and keeping the playing field level so
that they can compete in the global market. YAI leadership
was grateful for the chance to air business concerns with the Senator and
offer opinions in support of local manufacturing, American business, and
the plastics industry.
Yushin America Selected for NY Times Article
posted: 12/14/10
Stew Milne for the New York Times
Tax cuts for business are at issue as the US Senate
prepares to vote on a $858 billion tax bill this week, and the New York Times profiled Yushin America
as one of many manufacturers who support tax relief as a way to reinvest in our business and spur the economy.
NY Times journalist David Kocieniewski researched Yushin and interviewed YAI operations manager Michael
Greenhalgh for the article "Tax Breaks Bring Hope for Hiring"
in the Economy section of today's NY Times.
Rhode Island ABC-TV affiliate WPRI also picked up on this story and gave it a local spin in their blog
"Cranston firm is tax deal's poster child in NYT"
New HSA, TSXA Robots Causing a Stir at K-Show
updated: 11/19/10
On the K-Show's
opening day, Yushin's all-new HSA and
TSXA high-speed robots are garnering attention.
These lightweight, high performance robots are definitely newsworthy, as seen in this Plastics News article.
Please see our First Look article below for more details.
Update:11/19/10 Modern Plastics Worldwide also reviewed
our HSA robot in their article 0.32-second
take-out: Is this K's fastest robot? as published in their K-Show Daily newsletter.
K-Show: First Look at Revolutionary Yushin Robots
posted: 10/15/10
The K-Show
will rock with the world premiere of two radical new Yushin
high-speed robots! Yushin R&D has taken the less-is-more
approach to produce two svelte robots with revolutionary
designs and unheard-of performance: the top-entry HSA
and side-entry TSXA take-out robots. These trailblazing
new models will be exhibited atop live molding machines
at Yushin's booth during the K-show, Oct. 27th to Nov.
3rd. Attendees, don't miss it! To whet your appetite,
please click to check the HSA
brochure and TSXA
brochure, hot off the press.
Robotics Use Growing in Plastics and Other Industries
posted: 8/23/10
Yushin America National Sales Manager Chris Parrillo and Southwest Region
Sales Agent John Herron of LaBelle Industrial Sales were
among those interviewed for a recent
Plastics News article about the rebound and growth of the robotics market in North America. Data shows that robot sales have recovered in the automotive sector --
the traditional core market for automation -- but also even more growth is evident in industries such as semiconductor, electronics,
food and beverage, plastics and rubber, and life sciences. Anyone weighing the decision to automate or replace aging equipment will
certainly appreciate this informative article.
Excitement Builds for Yushin Exhibit at K-Show
posted: 7/16/10
K2010,
the world's biggest plastics industry tradeshow, takes
place Oct 27th to Nov 3rd in Dusseldorf, Germany and Yushin
is bringing an exciting "High-Speed" exhibit! (See our
K-show
Preview for details.) Visitors to the Yushin
booth will enjoy the world premiere of 2 newly-developed
high-speed robots, as well as the latest in robot tool
design and a full complement of Yushin products. Yushin
R&D has once again flexed their muscles to wow our
guests at the K-Show and show why Yushin is tops in the
take-out robot industry. Make plans to visit Yushin in
Hall 12, Booth E51. We hope you will
join us there! Yushin high-performance RC series robots
will also be displayed in the booths of our associates,
Polymac,
B.V. (Hall 11, no. B57) and Stork
Plastics Machinery, B.V. (Hall 13, no. D72).
Yushin, LaBelle Industrial Sales Open Tech Center
in El Paso, TX
posted: 4/14/10
Yushin America's Southwest Region sales affiliate, LaBelle Industrial Sales, has announced the opening of a new technical center for automation in LIS's 6,000 square foot corporate office in El Paso, TX. The tech center includes a showroom and training classroom that can accommodate training sessions as well as end-of-arm tool assembly. Please click here to read the full press release.
Yushin and LaBelle look forward to hosting regular training sessions at the new tech center, where operators and engineers will learn to utilize their Yushin robots and end-of-arm tooling to their fullest potential.
Medium, Large Model RC-II Robots Now Available
posted: 3/11/10
Yushin has expanded our line of top-quality RCII Series take-out robots to include medium- and large-size models. The new RCII-800 and RCII-1300 are designed for injection molding machines in the 550 to 1600-ton range. We've waited to be able to offer the RCII's stunning speed, precision and reliability to molders of large products or complex multi-cavity applications, and the wait is finally over! Don't hesitate to contact the Yushin sales team anytime for details on how you can upgrade to an RC robot.
New Videos Uploaded to Yushin Channel on YouTube
posted: 10/8/09
Yushin is proud to serve up a batch of exciting new videos on our YouTube channel. Tune in to see several clips of Yushin's latest and greatest top-end servo robot, the RCII Series, showing off its unprecedented speed, steadiness, and pinpoint accuracy. You will also find advanced molding cells utilizing Yushin Double-Wing style robots, which do the work of two robots in half the space. Finally, get a look at useful new robot options like Yushin's End-of-Arm Tool Quick-Change Unit and E-Force Antistatic Device which boost your automation possibilities even higher!
Yushin America Featured in Manufacturing Digital Magazine
posted: 8/27/09
The Yushin America team was flattered to be the subject of a company profile published yesterday by Manufacturing Digital Magazine. The article includes interview content from YAI President Takeshi Iimura, Operations Manager Mike Greenhalgh, and National Sales Manager Chris Parrillo, and outlines our company history and products. There are 2 formats of the article: a colorful flash version and a simpler HTML version. Please read and enjoy!
Yushin Rolls Out RCII Series Traverse Robots
posted: 8/7/09
The RCII series, Yushin's newest line of full-servo take-out robots, was created to embody the concepts of Speed, Reliability, and Efficiency. With its new advanced E-Touch II controller, robust construction, powerful, ultra-fast servo motor drives, and advanced features like active vibration dampening and air-saving "ECO-Vacuum" system, the RCII captivated many visitors at the NPE tradeshow in June. Yushin America is excited to offer the RCII series robots to our customers. Please see our Traverse Robots page for more details.
VA Robots Parts Inventory Sale
posted: 7/28/09
Yushin rolled out our final VA robot over 14 years ago, and now finally it is time to officially retire this sturdy old robot line. Vendors can no longer supply or repair VA series parts and components, so our on-hand inventory is all that remains. VA owners, check out the VA Robot Parts Inventory Blowout Sale while supplies last! This and other promotions are listed on our Special Offers Page. [**promotion has ended.]
NPE 2009: Post-Show Report
posted: 6/29/09
Yushin America has now wrapped up a very successful week at NPE, where we had the pleasure of meeting many new and old customers and associates. Our exhibits drew quite a crowd and really demonstrated how Yushin technology benefits our customers with increased productivity and cost savings. Our thanks go out to everyone who helped bring the Yushin booth to life this year.
NPE 2009: Register as a Yushin Guest and $ave!
posted: 4/02/09; updated 5/29/09
Yushin America is bringing the latest in automation technology to NPE 2009, and we hope you'll join us there.
Check our Yushin at NPE Preview Page and make your June plans now!
Congratulations to Processor of the Year: PCI
posted: 3/13/09
Yushin America wishes to congratulate our friends at Plastic Components, Inc. for being selected as Plastics News' "Processor of the Year" (click for full article on Plastics News).
This Germantown, WI molder and loyal YAI customer "automated from day one" and now the benefits of automating - lower cost, fewer errors, less disruption - are an essential part of their formula for success. As reported in the article, "each injection molding press in Germantown is equipped with a Yushin robot." Yushin America is grateful for PCI's business and truly proud to have helped them earn this honor. On behalf of the entire Yushin group, we wish PCI continued success in the future.
Pre-Owned Robot Support Section Added, Updates to Training, Service Pages
posted: 11/20/08
With numerous foreclosures and asset sales occurring, growing numbers of pre-owned Yushin robots are being snapped up at auctions. Are you one of those savvy purchasers? If so, please be sure to check our Pre-Owned Robot Support page for guidance to the manuals, service, and parts you'll need to get maximum value from your Yushin robot. Plus, register your newly-acquired robot soon to take advantage of a limited-time Spare Parts Promotion!
We have also expanded the content on our Service and Training pages, including class schedules through March, 2009.
Yushin
Channel Now Open on YouTube
posted: 6/04/08
As static
pictures fall short in portraying the high-quality, speed,
and precision of Yushin robotics, we have posted a number
of videos in the new Yushin
America Channel on YouTube. Please visit to find a
selection of 20 videos featuring our top-selling RA, YA,
and HOP series of robots and pickers, as well as high-speed
and side-entry models. We are sure seeing Yushin robots
in action in the field and at various tradeshows will
be an informative resource for our customers or anybody
curious about robotics. Please tune into the Yushin Channel
today!
Yushin America Opens Spanish Version
of Website
posted: 3/08/08
Yushin
America is pleased to announce the opening of the Spanish
version of our website. We hope that the translation
will be a helpful reference for our Spanish-speaking clients
and associates throughout the Americas.
New Training Schedule now Online, with New Regional Classrooms
posted: 1/08/08
2008 is
upon us and Yushin America wishes all of our customers
and colleagues a Healthy and Prosperous New Year. The
summer/fall 2008 schedule for training classes in Yushin
Robot Programming and Maintenance is now posted on our
Training page. We offer classes
at our Cranston, RI headquarters and, new for 2008, regional
classes in facilities in Georgia, Illinois, and Michigan.
Please contact training@yushin.com
for enrollment or class information anytime.
Yushin Precision Equipment Honored As One Of Japan's Top 300 Elite Companies
posted: 9/28/07
Yushin Precision Equipment, Yushin America's parent company in Japan, was honored to be among Japan's Elite 300 Businesses as selected recently by the Nikkei Shinbun (Japan's leading financial newspaper). Companies were evaluated on business scale, profitability, stability, and growth potential, and given an overall score to determine the top 300 companies of Japan, the world's 2nd-biggest economy. Familiar names such as Nintendo, Canon, Toyota, Honda, and Panasonic topped the list. Yushin tied for 288th place and other plastics industry companies (Fanuc, Nissei, and Maruka) were in the rankings, but none of Yushin's direct competitors in the plastics automation industry were selected.
Robots for Vertical Molding Machines
Added to Yushin America Website
posted: 9/18/07
Our online catalog of Yushin
America products and services expanded recently
with the addition of our newest product category: Robots for Vertical Molding Machines.
The robots on this page are engineered specifically
for sprue picking and part removal/insertion with
vertical-clamp molding machines. Please
see our Products Page for details, and watch for
more additions to our website soon. .
State Grant Money for Yushin Corporate
Training Now Available!
posted: 8/3/07
Yushin
America training and
human resources personnel,
working cooperatively
with technical training
programs in several states,
are excited to announce
that state grant money
is available in Florida,
Illinois, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Ohio, Rhode
Island, and Tennessee
to help pay for your
Yushin training needs!
With state funding, our
FLX Software, Maintenance,
and Robot Operator classes
become an even more cost-effective
means to unlock your
Yushin robots' full potential
and increase your productivity.
Please check our Training
page for class descriptions
and schedules. Our Corporate
Trainer Peter Demers
(training@yushin.com)
welcomes your questions
and information requests.
Yushin
America Opens New Website
posted: 3/23/07
Yushin
America is pleased to
announce the opening
of yushinamerica.com,
our new website. We hope
our new world-wide web
portal serves to inform
our customers and associates
about Yushin America,
Inc, our products and
services.
Yushin
America Welcomes New
President
posted: 1/1/07
On
January 1, 2007, Takeshi
Iimura will assume the
role of President of
Yushin America, Inc.
in the U.S. He
formerly served as Executive
Vice President.
Personnel
change at this time is
directed toward reinforcing
the company’s structure
in order to achieve net
sales of $30,000,000
by the year 2010. Yushin
America will focus on
the Japanese automobile
and automobile-related
parts makers that are
now growing favorably
in the North American
market.
Yushin
America, Inc. (YAI) was
established in September
1988 with 10% capital
subscription by Yushin
Precision Equipment (YPE),
Co. of Japan. In
September 1996, YPE increased
its ratio of stock holdings
to 60% and made YAI a
subsidiary. In
April 2005, YPE increased
its holdings to 100%
through further sales
promotions, and Yushin
America, Inc. became
a wholly-owned subsidiary
of YPE.
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