By John E. Johnson

If you missed the last article of GET IN THE GAME, then check it out the November/December, 2009 issue on line. When we say get in the game, we’re talking about the necessary steps it takes to bring your ideas to market. This includes patenting, Product Design Engineering/ Prototyping, Tool and Die/Mold Maker, Manufacturing, Packaging, Marketing and Distribution. Each article brings you up close and personal with the owners of these seven major businesses necessary to bring your ideas to market. These major players in the business will be only a call or email away from answering questions or helping out with your business.

In our last issue, we discussed the need for a product design engineer; next we will explore the role of the product manufacturer. The product manufacturer is responsible for the production of your product. To sum it all up, the manufacturer’s role is making sure orders are met in a timely fashion and their customers are happy with the quality of their work. Now performing these various tasks takes a lot of preparation on both sides. First, your manufacturer has to know you and your product well; For example, where do you see your business in the next five years. When he or she has a clear idea of your goals, the approach is next. What kind of materials is needed, how many units of product are needed and so forth. You may change and do business with different companies within the business, but your manufacturer usually stays the same once you find the right one tailored to your business needs. Daryl Wene of Global Plastics Technologies, Inc. specializes in combining creativity with technology to provide unique and advantageous solutions to all different types of manufacturing needs. As the CEO, he crosses boundaries between industries to incorporate technologies. Equipped with modern ideals and an old school heart, Daryl Wene has been able to keep Global Plastics on top, providing the highest quality and care for their customers. He welcomes opportunities that allow him to use his combination of creativity, technical background, and broad base of experience.

Global Plastic Technologies, Inc., is a manufacturer of custom molded plastics and assembles for some of the largest and smallest companies in the world; many with the most demanding requirements for quality, cost and performance. They possess the technology, experience and ingenuity to solve the most sophisticated parts, mold and assembly design problems, always with an eye toward keeping tooling costs down and manufacturing processes efficient. You will also find that GPT believes in the strength of relationships and strong communications throughout our organization as well as with our customers and suppliers.

While their core discipline is injection molding, Global also provides many value-added services that include design, models and prototypes, tool builders, decorating, assembly, pack-out and complete fulfillment. They are able to perform these functions by utilizing their in-house resources as well as outside resources and many "strategic alliances.” Global can provide their customers with "total program management" that can compress critical time lines, reduce overall costs and minimize many of the start-up problems that can plague new product or program development and introduction.

Daryl is a key member of the Altimus production team. Thank you, Mr. Wene, for taking a chance and helping the Altimus Lines become a reality and being a Team Member.

Do you have an idea and don’t know how to bring it to market. Then follow Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine each issue as John E. Johnson shows you the steps to take your product to market. GET IN THE GAME. INVENT YOUR IDEAS.