January 12, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SALINE, MI, January 12, 2010–MMI Engineered Solutions (MMI ES, formerly Molded Materials, Inc.) announced the launch of a new 80,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Saline, Mich. The new facility will integrate cutting edge design, tooling and mold manufacturing capabilities into a solutions laboratory for engineered resin and advanced composite applications. The facility includes testing and prototype labs, CNC machining centers, quality systems equipped with CMM technology as well as its business offices.

“This is not just an expansion for us, it is an investment and commitment in strategic cutting edge technology required to solve today’s weight reduction challenges especially in the Transportation, Military, Alternative Energy and Medical Device markets located here in Michigan,” said Tom Elkington, Chief Technology Officer for MMI ES. “Our new equipment provides the precision needed to successfully apply advanced composites and engineered resins to reduce the weight, cost and improve the performance of OEM components and material handling applications,” Elkington added.

New investments in technology include the addition of high speed precision CNC machines, a flexible central resin feed system and all electric presses that increase control and repeatability while reducing cycle times. The MMI ES Headquarters and Lab are expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2010.

An Electric Press at MMI ES Technology Lab in Saline

About MMI ES
MMI Engineered Solutions (MMI ES) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing solutions that improve performance, reduce weight and lower costs in OEM components and material handling applications. A project-oriented materials and engineering resource, MMI ES focuses on the design, tooling and molding of solutions using advanced composites and engineered resins. The MMI ES world-class engineering lab and manufacturing facility in Saline, MI supports OEM product design and manufacturing engineers in diverse industries that include transportation, defense, food processing, alternative energy and medical devices. 

Contact:
Dustin Ondovcsik
734-459-5955
media@mmi-es.com