Plastics News: Manufacturers tell students ‘creators wanted’
Written by: Catherine Kavanaugh More than 2.4 million American jobs may be unfilled by 2028 due to outdated misconceptions surrounding the industry and the lack of highly skilled workers, according to the Manufacturing Institute. Ashley Cox wanted to be a makeup artist and hair stylist after graduating high school until she looked at manufacturing and saw it could be a …
Radio Interview
Bekum’s President and COO Steven London kicked-off the week long celebration of Manufacturing Day 2020. Learn more about our award-winning apprenticeship program and available career opportunities.
Bekum assembles its workforce through apprenticeships
Williamston, Mich. — The average age of workers on the floor at Bekum America Corp.’s manufacturing facility has gone down. The German maker of extrusion blow molding machinery credits the workforce age drop — from 55 in 2014 to 42 today — to its apprenticeship program, a four-year, 8,000-hour structured training strategy launched in 1994. The program is registered with …
WOLFGANG MEYER NAMED NEW PRESIDENT OF THE PLASTICS PIONEERS ASSOCIATION
(Williamston, MI) Wolfgang Meyer, Bekum’s Independent Sales Representative for the Northeastern United States has been selected as the new president of the Plastics Pioneers Association (PPA). Meyer has previously served as a general member, secretary, and vice president of PPA. “We would like to congratulate Wolfgang Meyer on his appointment as the new president of the Plastics Pioneers Association,” said …
Boost Your Networking Game in 2019
Running a business can feel like a constant battle between addressing the challenges of today and planning for the challenges of tomorrow. For manufacturers, this becomes a balancing act of time and resources. Future issues are just that; issues to worry about in the future. It’s about preparing for a problem that may not exist yet, developing strategies to attract …
Why Blow Molders Are Switching to EPETPlastics Technology – January 2019
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Blow Molding Machinery Market Adjusts to Changing Packaging Sector
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Manufacturing Day at Bekum! Approximately 200 High school students tour Bekum October 4th and 5 including Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center
Local students check out facility and learn more about manufacturing
WILLIAMSTON, Mi. (WILX) – Local high school students got an up close look on Thursday at a live machine demonstration in Williamston. Students from the Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency, along with Perry, Fowlerville, and Howell districts toured Bekum America facilities.
Bekum America to sign four new apprentices to its award-winning apprenticeship program
WILLIAMSTON, Mich. (WSYM) – Bekum America Corporation will sign four new apprentices to its award-winning Apprenticeship Program at a special signing ceremony scheduled from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., TODAY, June 27th at the Bekum Learning Center located at 1140 W. Grand River Avenue in Williamston. “We are very proud to have four new apprentices join Bekum!” said Steve London, …
BEKUM News May 2018
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BEKUM America Chairman Martin Stark Selected for Induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame
Bekum Chairman Martin Stark has been selected for induction into the Plastics Hall of fame. Martin Stark, Chairman of BEKUM America Corporation has been selected for induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame by the Plastics Industry Association. Mr. Stark’s selection to the prestigious Hall of Fame is a crowning achievement in a 48-year professional career. Stark is being honored …
Plastics Hall Of Fame Honors Martin Stark
Martin Stark, Chairman, Bekum America, Williamston, Michigan joins the Michigan Business Beat to talk about Martin’s induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame. A very prestigious honor was recently announced for Martin Stark, Chairman of Williamston, Michigan-based Bekum America. Mr. Stark will join a select group of individuals when he is inducted into the Plastics Hall of fame on May …
Compact Bekum unit is energy-efficient
407DL This blow molding machine has been designed for the production of bottles. It features multi-layer, spiral mandrelextrusion-head technology and a special quick mold-change upgrade. What’s new? Availability of the size in an all-electric version as part of Bekum’s Eblow series. It was previously only available as part of the company’s hydraulic Hyblow series. At NPE2018, the machine will produce …
Blow Molding at NPE2018: Blow Molding System Run the Full Spectrum at NPE
Machines for every process—shuttle, wheel, reciprocating-screw, accumulator-head, suction-blow, injection-blow, compression blow, and one- or two-stage stretch-blow molding—will be running in Orlando. There will be a host of new models, including electric and servo-hydraulic types. Read more at: https://www.ptonline.com/articles/blow-molding-at-npe2018-blow-molding-systems-run-the-full-spectrum-at-npe
U.S.-Built All-Electric Shuttle from Bekum
Bekum’s EBlow 407DL targets high-speed production of small bottles. Read more here: https://www.ptonline.com/products/us-built-all-electric-shuttle-from-bekum
Williamston man to become Plastics Hall of Fame inductee
WILLIAMSTON — Martin Stark keeps plastic bottles next to family photos in his office. His company, Bekum America, builds plastic blow molding machines. Some of them can churn out thousands of shampoo bottles in a single day. Stark’s office collection is a just a small sample of products Bekum machines can make. Read more here: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2018/02/09/williamston-man-inducted-into-plastics-hall-fame/317195002/
Martin Stark Selected for Induction into Plastics Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremonies to be Held on May 6, 2018 in Orlando, Florida (Williamston-MI) – Martin Stark, Chairman of BEKUM America Corporation has been selected for induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame by the Plastics Industry Association. Mr. Stark’s selection to the prestigious Hall of Fame is a crowning achievement in a 48-year professional career. Stark is being honored as …
NPE 2018
Join Us at NPE 2018 Our booth will be in the West Hall, #W2127. We will also have a second booth in the South Hall #S14053
U.S. Congressman Mike Bishop visits Bekum
A global machinery manufacturer rooted in Williamston, Bekum America hosted Congressman Bishop for a tour of their facility followed by a discussion on several economic issues in Congress. Bekum is known for their quality plastic blow-molding machinery, selling equipment and parts to companies across a variety of industries, including autos, food and beverage, and sporting goods. A major highlight of …
From Bakery to Bekum
MARTIN STARK was miserable. New to America, and with limited English, he started working the overnight shift in a Chicago-area bakery when a newspaper advice columnist recommended he contact Battenfeld Corp. of America because it might be hiring. PDF file: Read More…
Martin Stark – Plastics Hall of Fame
Martin Stark is a dynamic and tireless advocate for the plastics industry. He has devoted more than 48 years of his professional career to the growth and internationalization of “all things plastic”. As a new immigrant to the United States in 1969, Martin began his career as a manager at the Battenfeld Plastics Machinery Corporation. In 1981 he joined the …
Michael Mehnert Interview
Quo vadis? So, where is BEKUM heading now, Mr. Mehnert? Interview with Michael Mehnert, Managing Partner of BEKUM Berlin (Germany), 11/16/2016: A generational change has taken place at the blow-moulding machine manufacturer BEKUM. Michael Mehnert (34), the youngest son of company founder Gottfried Mehnert, is assuming responsibility for the Group as the second-generation owner. Dipl.-Ing. Michael Mehnert carried out various …
Plastics News: Bekum builds its future on knowledge gained from past
Bekum builds its future on knowledge gained from its past A small blow molding machine built in 1958 by Gottfried Mehnert put Bekum Maschinenfabriken GmbH on the path to success in its founding year. Numerous patents and developments followed, changing the industry and solidifying the Berlin-based company’s position as a pioneer in extrusion blow molding technology. Now the distinguished inventor’s …
Plastics News Executive Forum
Martin Saur, Director of Manufacturing at Bekum America Corporation scheduled to speak at the Plastics News Executive Forum 2013 The Industry Leadership & Skills Summit, Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, Florida March 3-6, 2013. Martin Saur earned the title of Industrial Meister from Friedberg College, Germany and spent three years earning his apprenticeship working at Walter Buesch, Germany. Mr. Saur also holds …
New West Coast Independent Manufacturer’s Representative
BEKUM America Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of: Kim Shipway K&S Plastics, LLC Scottsdale, AZ. as BEKUM’s exclusive Independent Manufacturer’s Representative for its West Coast territory, to include the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. This appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Shipway holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and has …
New President
Bekum America Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Steven D. London to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2016. Previously, Mr. London held the position of Executive Vice President and C.O.O. Mr. London earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Ferris State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. In addition, …
New Vice President of Sales
Bekum America Corporation is proud to announce the election of Gary Carr to the position of Vice President of Sales, effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Carr previously held the position of Director of Sales. Gary earned a B.S. degree in Plastics Engineering Technology from Ferris State University. Gary also serves as a director for the Blow Mold Division of Society …
New After Sales Manager
Bekum America Corporation proudly announces the promotion of Sebastian Rainer to the position of “After Sales Manager”, with the responsibility for Service, Spare Parts, Machine Rebuilds / Remanufacturing Projects and Customer Training. Mr. Rainer graduated from the University of Cooperative Education-Leipzig having earned the equivalent of a BA in service engineering with a focus on maintenance and service management. He …
Chamber of Commerce Honors Bekum America
Bekum America at a glance Bekum America Corp. is based in Williamston, though the corporate headquarters are in Germany.The Williamston location, which opened in 1979, manufactures blow-molding machinery, which create plastic containers for a variety of items and companies. About 100 employees work at Bekum, with about 25 percent of the workforce Bekum veterans of 20 years or more. WILLIAMSTON: …
Bekum cited for Apprentice Program
By Don Loepp (Plastics News) on October 31, 2012 1:02 PM ET The Plastics Blog Talent acquisition is a hot topic in North America, as manufacturers recover from the Great Recession. One old-fashioned model — for companies to train their own workers — is starting to get attention. Blow molding machinery company Bekum America Corp. is one company that’s been …
Bekum America delivers the first BM-907D Long Stroke Machine
Bekum America has recently delivered the 1st BM-907D machine for the high output production of medical components. The selection criteria for the BM-907D was its ability to yield fully automated production of extrusion blow molded proprietary medical articles, inclusive of neck calibration and deflashing, while maintaining high cavitation. Ideal for high output container production, the new BM-907D Long Stroke machine …
Bekum America debuts the BM-606D Machine at NPE 2012
Highlights: Bekums NPE 2012 demonstration of the double-station BM-606D showcases fully automated production of a large 10-liter F-style handleware bottle at impressive rates. Bekum continues its focus on sustainability through source reduction. With specialized container design and mold construction, a 15% bottle weight reduction from the current industry standard is achieved. As a bonus, this light weighting is accomplished utilizing …
Bekum America expands its EBLOW range of All Electric Machines
At NPE 2012, Bekum announced the expansion of its EBLOW series of Twin Station all electric blow molding machines, as well as the hydraulic (HYBLOW) versions. The EBLOW 307D, the first Bekum all electric blow molding machine of the 07 series was introduced in a running demonstration at the K 2010 show. Since that time the new clamping system, electric …
Bekum America ships H-121S to Ferris State University
Bekum America Corporation recently shipped a state-of-the-art, fully automatic H-121S Extrusion Blow Molding Machine to Ferris State University. This machine, which is the fourth blow molding machine placed by Bekum at Ferris in recent years, provides Plastics Engineering Technology students with hands-on learning experiences, operating the same equipment used in the plastics industry. The Ferris State Plastics program is the …
OEM of the Year Award
Bekum Receives Eurotherm North American OEM of the Year Award Steve Schroeder, Business Development Manager-Plastics for Invensys Eurotherm presents Steve London, Executive Vice President COO of Bekum North American with the prestigious OEM of the Year Award. The award was presented during a meeting in July at the Bekum North American facility in Williamston, MI. Also in attendance from Bekum …
