As an old(er) person, Christmas and the sentiments around it changes. From a younger person, awaiting the chance to open presents that could be almost anything, to a younger adult looking for what meaningful gift is awaiting you to open it. Lastly to an old(er) person that neither needs or wants much and takes pleasure […]

It’s the New Year, and while I have never really been the New Year’s resolution type, I am the goal setting type. At first glance there is a fine line between setting goals and making resolutions. Or maybe you resolve to improve something, and set a goal to accomplish that resolution. Be that as it […]

December saw many special observances, but we celebrated one that is much rarer here at PlastiCert, a retirement. Terry, one of our mold design toolmakers decided to hang up his apron, calipers and height stand. He’ll be spending more time checking out the view from his porch. Fortunately, it was a planned event. We had […]

As we enter into the holiday season, we wanted to spend some time reflecting on our service to others over and above, molding our customers’ futures. PlastiCert donated to our local high schools; we sponsored athlete banquets, training trip expenses, Booster clubs by displaying sports photos in our lobby, sponsored sports broadcasting on radio and […]

I’ve posted about our gains; in equipment, people and revenues. What hasn’t changed is our mission statement and vision. To provide all our customers with the composite injection molding expertise they require to design and market successful products within the small and medium volume market. We get numerous inquiries through our website. (It is our […]

Before we dive into the December holiday season, just a recap of what PlastiCert celebrated last week. At a catered luncheon last Tuesday, HR set things up so we could all sit together spending some time catching up with each other. Second shift was brought in hours early to overlap with first shift and allow […]

There are headlines almost every day talking about the dichotomy going on in the US economy. Manufacturing is backing off from their previously aggressive expansion plans, while consumer spending, while slowing slightly, is still strong. We are after all, a consumer economy, with 70% of spending originating with them. Consumers are flush with a little […]

This week, PlastiCert will recognize our founder, Howard Ysteboe’s birthday, he would have been 90.  Howard founded PlastiCert back in 1981.  Originally from a small North Dakota town (Aneta population 202), he was a multi-talented electrical engineer that eventually, in the service of a major electrical connector company, established injection molding facilities for them around […]

In Minnesota, the Department of Education states their high school graduation requirements as, “a core course of study that equips them with the knowledge and skills they need for success in post-secondary education, highly skilled work, and civic life.” I interpret from their requirements that the DOE thinks success in post-secondary education and highly skilled […]