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From the Editor Is it Your Turn to be in the Spotlight? Enter the 2014 Leadtime Leader Awards competition and find out. MoldMaking Technology's Leadtime Leader Awards were created to honor North American mold manufacturers who best demonstrate overall innovation, efficiency, quality and commitment within their moldmaking operations. By taking the time to gather the information about your shop necessary to enter this competition, you will develop a concrete document that details your shop's achievements, business levels and future plans—and that's just for starters. If you want to know what this award really means, read what our 2013 winners said about their participation. "Often we are so focused on the day-to-day activities of running a business that we don't think much about all of the things that we've done over the years to create and sustain a successful business. In retrospect, filling out the questionnaire forced us to consider all the various components of our success, including the adoption and implementation of new technologies; customer service; continual education, training and cross-training of employees; our sales/marketing efforts; and involvement in our industry in ways that help to make it better and stronger. We believe that receipt of the Leadtime Leader Award is recognition from our peers of a 'job well done,' and we want to thank everyone involved in the process."—Jerry Seidelman, Tech Mold Inc., Winner "The entire Micro Mold team is proud and extremely honored to have been named the 2013 Leadtime Leader: Honorable Mention. We found the process to be an introspective one, which yielded valuable insights into the internal day-to-day operations at Micro Mold that we have subsequently incorporated into our strategic plan as we seek to continue to improve upon our position within the tooling and plastics industry." Ryan Katen, Micro Mold, Honorable Mention Give your shop the chance to gain industry recognition and credibility, attract new customers, boost morale, distinguish itself as an industry leader, and realize business growth by entering our annual awards. Any shop performing moldmaking operations is eligible, and all application submissions will be considered. The rewards include a feature cover story on your shop with a video; a complimentary 10 × 10-foot booth and two full conference registrations for the amerimold expo (amerimoldexpo. com) and an ad program in Plastics Technology magazine (ptonline.com) to market products and services to more than 25,500 molding subscribers at more than 11,600 molding facilities. Enter today! Go to moldmakingtechnology.com/awards/register.cfm. Christina M. Fuges Editorial Director Follow MMT on: 6 MoldMaking Technology December 2013 Follow @ MMTMag THIS MONTH ON moldmakingtechnology.com MMT ZONE: Leadtime Leader Awards moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/ leadtime-leader-awards MoldMaking Technology created the Leadtime Leader Awards to honor North American mold manufacturers who best demonstrate overall innovation, efficiency, quality and commitment within their moldmaking operations, while raising the bar in terms of mold engineering, building, repair and management. BROWSE PAST LEADTIME LEADER FEATURES • 2013, Tech Mold Inc.: A Triple Threat! A three-division approach, technology innovation and a grow-your-own skilled workforce enables this mold manufacturer to balance the entire moldmaking process. • 2013, Micro Mold Co.: Partnerships Push the Limits This mold manufacturer exceeds expectations with a team mentality that sees customers, its sister molding company and industry associations as true partners. • 2012, Industrial Molds Group: Thinking Outside of the Box This shop makes extensive investment in equipment, technology and its employees, and has an innovative approach to its mold manufacturing process. • 2012, M&M; Tool and Mold: Niche Manufacturing Sustains Profitability This shop survived and thrived through an acquisition, during a recession, with an emphasis on lean principles and automation. • 2011, United Tool & Mold Inc.: Charging Forward with Unique Mold Repair Niche A niche specialty in mold repair, three plants in the southeastern part of the U.S. and the acquisition of a Korean/ Chinese mold manufacturer helped this shop thrive. • 2011, Mold-Tech Inc.: Technology-Driven, Detail-Oriented Precision Injection Mold Provider. This shop zeroed in on manufacturing complex, closetolerance, precision injection molds with strict attention to detail combined with superior customer service. • 2011, MSI Mold Builders: Redefining Mold Manufacturing with Incremental Approval Approach Unwavering employee dedication and team-driven principles are key to this shop delivering customers high-quality molds. • 2011, JMMS: Constant Reinvention Results in Growth, Success This toolmaker possesses the ability to evolve and adapt to a changing business environment. VIDEO: Take a Tour of Our 2013 Leadtime Leaders short.moldmakingtechnology.com/ 2013lla