acquired extruder producer American Kuhne in 2012 and sheet extrusion line manufacturer Welex in 2013 .
Best known among Donald Graham ’ s plastics industry innovations is the Graham Engineering ® rotary wheel extrusion blow molder , one of the world ’ s fastest and most efficient machinery lines for plastic containers . This development led to Graham Engineering ’ s leadership position in the global plastic bottle market . Today hundreds of the company ’ s wheels are in operation in 20 countries . A native of Ann Arbor , MI , Donald Graham was born in 1933 and raised in a University of Michigan faculty family . He received a BSc degree in mechanical engineering from the University and an MSc degree in industrial engineering and business management . Mr . Graham has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers for his work in the plastics industry .
Donald Graham has served on the board of directors of numerous corporate , bank , and academic organizations . He and his wife of 58 years , Ingrid , have long been extensively involved in civic and philanthropic activities . For decades they have provided leadership and financial support for the University of Michigan . They have also funded programs at many other colleges , as well as community , cultural , and environmental projects . . www . thegrahamgroup . com
Miltec UV Celebrates 28 Years & Launches New Lithium-ion Battery Technology
Miltec UV , has recently celebrated their 28th year in business . Miltec UV has expanded into several new markets domestically and internationally and has extensive plans to further grow new markets in 2018 .
Their dedication to these markets in 2017 has awarded them three of their largest sales in history , according to their CEO , Marilyn Blandford . Miltec UV continues to grow not only globally but also in house with an additional 40 new employees since 2016 .
“ I ’ ve had the distinct honor and privilege to play a role in recruiting a number of highly skilled individuals who have joined our organization and in the growth Miltec UV has experienced in the last several years . We continually strive to hire employees who exemplify Miltec ’ s core values , adding to our culture of innovation and diversity . As we head into the new year , I look forward to continuing efforts to propel our growth in 2018 .” says Karen McKernan , the Human Resource Manager . However , Miltec UV doesn ’ t stop just at new hires , Miltec UV are moving full steam ahead in 2018 with the launch of their new , revolutionary Lithium-ion Battery UV Technology .
This new high-speed coating and curing technology allows battery manufacturers to produce lithium-ion batteries at a much faster pace , with much less floor space and carbon footprint , therefore providing significant cost savings . Furthermore , it reduces the cost of improving the safety performance of lithium-ion battery batteries in all lithium-ion battery applications including HEV , PHEV , and EV as well as consumer electronics and grid energy storage . Miltec UV will be taking their innovative technology and expanding to the US and international markets in 2018 . Their advanced R & D lab welcomes manufacturers for testing .
Miltec UV has been servicing the UV industry for 28 years and sustaining its global leadership in manufacturing for both arc and microwave ultraviolet curing systems . They offer standard UV equipment and custom designed systems to interface with existing or new manufacturing production lines .. www . miltec . com
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acquired extruder producer American Kuhne in 2012
and sheet extrusion line manufacturer Welex in 2013.
Best known among Donald Graham’s plastics
industry innovations is the Graham Engineering®
rotary wheel extrusion blow molder, one of the
world’s fastest and most efficient machinery lines for
plastic containers. This development led to Graham
Engineering’s leadership position in the global plastic
bottle market. Today hundreds of the company’s
wheels are in operation in 20 countries. A native of
Ann Arbor, MI, Donald Graham was born in 1933
and raised in a University of Michigan faculty family.
He received a BSc degree in mechanical engineering
from the University and an MSc degree in industrial
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