Davies Molding Blog — Insights on Custom Plastic Molding, Knobs & Handles

Explore the latest insights, updates, and expertise from the team at Davies Molding. From innovations in custom plastic molding to practical guidance on selecting the right knobs, handles, and enclosures, our blog offers helpful knowledge for engineers, sourcing teams, and manufacturers looking to build better products with confidence.

 

 

Happy Holidays from Davies Molding

Posted by Marketing Manager at Davies Molding

Dec 18, 2014 1:00:23 PM

It's that time once again to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.  It's also time to reflect on the past year and recognize the hard work and dedication of our employees.

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ISO Certification for plastic molding: What does it mean?

Posted by Marketing Manager at Davies Molding

Jun 16, 2014 8:30:00 AM

Davies Molding is ISO 9001:2008 certified, so you know that quality is an important part of our molding process, from concept all the way through production.

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Davies Molding Company...Plastic Knobs Then & Now

Posted by Marketing Manager at Davies Molding

Oct 21, 2013 10:15:42 AM

In 1933, the Harry Davies Molding Company began with only seven molding presses and three punch presses, located in downtown Chicago. This 1960's picture, in front of the molding facility at 1428 N. Wells St., lists the phenolic material molded at that time:

 

Phenolic Material

  • Bakelite
  • Beetle
  • Durez
  • Durite
  • Makalot
  • Plaskon
  • Resinox.
The Harry Davies Company also molded the popular Daka-ware brand of ashtrays and cookware knobs and handles.
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We’re a U.S. plastic molder specializing in injection molding, compression molding, and transfer molding for custom thermoplastic and thermoset parts. From high-performance thermoplastics to engineered thermosets, Davies has spent nearly a century perfecting the processes that turn challenging materials into dependable components. We also produce insert-molded knobs and handles and offer 9,000+ standard knobs, handles, and cases. If a standard part doesn’t fit, we’ll engineer a custom solution to your spec. Contact us to learn more.

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