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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