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We
are committed to elevating the level of technology in rotomolding.
Our outstanding commitment to technological advances in rotomolding
is backed by in-house research engineers and the latest equipment
dedicated solely to the development and advancement of new technology.
Centro is aggressively innovating rotomolding materials, products,
and processes through our own professionals, co-development alliances
with suppliers, and sponsorships of university research to provide
our customer an unbeatable competitive advantage. Here are some of
the ways we deliver on this commitment:
Research Personnel
Led by Dr. Alvin Spence, one of the few people in the world with a
Ph.D. in rotomolding, Centro has a team of engineers dedicated to
research and development activities.
Research
Equipment
An
industrial scale, state-of-the-art rotomolding machine, together
with a range of test equipment provides Centro with unique in-house
research capabilities.
Research
Projects
A
cross-functional steering team with active top leadership participation
provides guidance to our rotomolding research activities. The steering
team meets regularly and uses the voice of the customer in establishing
our research focus and priorities.
Typical rotomolding research projects include:
• Reduction of processing cycle time
• Optimization of material processing
• Advancement of process controls
• Development of new resins
• Improving new dimensional control
• Advancement of product surface quality
• Development of new processing techniques
Research
Partners
Centro
is engaged in co-development projects involving key rotomolding
suppliers, focused on advancing molding equipment, resins, molds,
etc.
Research
Sponsorship
Centro
utilizes the resources of both national and international research
institutions in sponsored research programs. Centro was the first
among North American rotomolders to sponsor a Ph.D. research program
at The Queen's University of Belfast - recognized by many as the
leading rotomolding research institution.
Put Centro's commitment to advanced rotomolding to work for you - email us now to start the process.
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