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That Plastics Guy
Join host Kurt Stahle, “That Plastics Guy”, as he shares his knowledge and four decades of plastics industry experience with you; discussing, informing, interviewing, and having fun along the way.
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Episodes
128 episodes
Tech Tip Friday - Be an Industry Advocate
In today's episode, Kurt talks about the importance of being an advocate for the plastics industry and the responsible use and management of plastics as a commodity.And DON'T litter!!!
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Season 2
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Episode 123
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Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA) - A Follow-up Interview with Justin Riney
Join Kurt as he welcomes back to the show, Justin Riney, the Sustainability Commercial Manager for the Americas, for INEOS Styrolution America, LLC.Justin tells us about different projects the PSRA has worked on throughout North America ...
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Season 2
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Episode 125
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44:28
Tech Tip Friday - Polystyrene Recycling
In today's episode, Kurt gives a summary of the podcast he recorded with Justin Riney of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance.
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Season 2
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Episode 121
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Tech Tip Friday - Perseverance
In today's TTF, Kurt shares what he thinks is the most important ingredient for success.
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Season 2
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Episode 1220
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Tech Tip Friday - Building Customer Relationships
Join Kurt as he offers a few tips accumulated over the years to help build and develop relationships with your customers. Kurt talks about what to budget, as well as the importance of spending time (rather than just dollars) to build trus...
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Season 2
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Episode 119
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Going alone - When entrepreneurship is YOUR path
In today's episode, Kurt talks about his decision to purchase Simcoe Plastics and "go it alone". Entrepreneurship is rewarding, challenging, and exhilarating...but, full of responsibility, discipline, and intellect. If you be...
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Season 2
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Episode 118
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28:02
Tech Tip Friday - The Halloween Special!
In this "spooky" episode of Tech Tip Friday, Kurt covers some of the scary causes of molding defects. Just a quick reminder of the basics of good molding and especially the good practices when changing between molds and/or colour.B...
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Season 2
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Episode 117
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Tech Tip Friday - Leveraging AI in Plastics
On today's #TTF, Kurt asks the question "how are you going to leverage AI in your plastics business?"Whether you are a processor, distributor, engineering consultant, sales team, or marketing to an end user...how will this revolutionary...
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Season 2
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Episode 116
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Tech Tip Friday - Let Down Ratios
In this episode , Kurt discusses what a let down ratio is, and what elements can effect the let down ratio of a colour concentrate.
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Season 2
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Episode 115
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Tech Tip Friday - Lower the Cost of Colourant
In today's TTF, Kurt shares some of the questions to ask yourself if you want to drive down the cost of your colourant.
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Season 2
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Episode 114
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Plastic - How Did We Get Here?
In this episode, Kurt revisits videos he created several years ago that addressed our increasing reliance on the family of commodities known as plastic. From cost to produce, to ease of processing, to custom tailored products...pla...
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Season 2
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Episode 113
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33:06
Tech Tip Friday - Regrind for Better Colour
In today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the use of regrind to help improve colour appearance in a molded part.
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Season 2
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Episode 112
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Tech Tip Friday - Colour Spaces
In today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the use of colour spaces to understand and measure colour. Removing the subjectivity and introducing objectivity.
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Season 2
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Episode 111
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Tech Tip Friday - Know When to Stop
Thinking about the #TTF episode "Don't Give Up" (which dealt with using a disciplined approach to handle technical issues), "Know When to Stop" talks about no wearing out the welcome mat. It's easy in sales or in interpersonal nego...
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Season 2
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Episode 110
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Tech Tip Friday - Be Safe!
In today's episode, Kurt talks about the importance of reading AND understanding SDS sheets and warning labels. Use your PPE and work carefully! Know the risks of the materials you handle, so you can handle them appropriately.
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Season 2
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Episode 109
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Flow Modifiers
In today's episode, Kurt discusses the various types of additives that are used to alter the flow characteristics of resins. Broadly speaking, they can be grouped into two types; those that mix mechanically with the resin to reduce fricti...
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Season 2
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Episode 108
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27:44
Tech Tip Friday - Don't Give Up!
We could call this the "back to school pep-talk" episode!Glad to have you back to #TTF and for today, let's remember that when we face challenges on the shop floor, don't give up. Take a metered response to your problems, keep you...
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Season 2
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Episode 107
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Tech Tip Friday - FDA Approved vs Compliant
In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the differences between FDA approved resins and those that are FDA compliant. Save money where you can!
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Season 2
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Episode 106
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Tech Tip Friday - TPU and Moisture
Thermoplastic Urethane is an incredibly tough and versatile material. But, it does have its quirks! Don't let those put you off from running a truly amazing product. Give a listen and find out how to deal with TPU and moisture...
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Season 2
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Episode 105
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An interview with Darrel Fry of ABC3D - Conductive Polymers
In today's episode, Kurt speaks with Darrel Fry, the CEO of ABC3D. We discuss his company's conductive masterbatch technology and how it adapts so well to differing resins AND process environments.Commercialized initially for the 3...
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Season 2
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Episode 104
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Tech Tip Friday - New Product Alert - Conductive Polymer
Today's TTF is a bit of a tease...new product tease that is. Have a listen and find out about a new commercial development. It's a niche product, and really cool!
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Season 2
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Episode 103
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Tech Tip Friday - Running the ECOrrect Water Soluble Resin
In today's #TTF, Kurt shares a few tips and tricks regarding the processing of the ECOrrect water soluble resin.
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Season 2
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Episode 102
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Happy 100th to "That Plastics Guy"!!
In this episode, Kurt offers a mini retrospective of "That Plastics Guy", to mark the show's 100th episode.Beginning in January of 2024, That Plastics Guy has grown and evolved to include the weekly "Tech Tip Friday" instalment. Si...
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Season 2
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Episode 101
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