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In recent years, the foundry industry has grown and expanded to reach explosive demands. Closely tied to the foundry industry, General Kinematics has evolved to continue providing world-class support to this growing customer base.  Headquartered in the United States General Kinematics has invested in growing customer support and utilizing its foundry knowledge and expertise in […]

What are Extended Producer Responsibility Laws? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws are regulations that hold producers responsible for the full lifetime of their goods. Producers must have plans to collect and recycle old products once consumers dispose of them. While the government could apply EPR laws to almost any product, most regulations focus on recyclable […]

How is Glass Recycled? Did you know that most glass is 100% recyclable? Like steel, glass can be reused infinitely, making it a sustainable material. Glass recycling has existed for centuries, starting as early as the roman empire. Thankfully, modern recycling technology has made the glass recycling process more streamlined than ever. Glass is manufactured […]

                                                                              For Immediate Release General Kinematics Marketing Dept.: (815) 444-3521 marketing@generalkinematics.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:    General Kinematics Appoints New CEO and COO   Family-owned General Kinematics is realigning its executive team to better position the company for accelerated growth within the manufacturing sector.  Effective immediately, Tom Muschoot assumes the role of CEO, becoming the 3rd generation […]

Die Casting vs Sand Casting: What’s the Difference? Die casting involves using high pressure to inject molten metal into a metal mold, and sand casting involves pouring molten metal into a sand mold. Die casting and sand casting are both reliable processes, but each has its pros and cons. When choosing which technique to use […]

Safety Month 2023: Recycling Safety Did you know that according to The AMCS Group, recycling industry injuries hit an all-time low in 2022? While the industry is still in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) top 10 most dangerous industries, it’s decreased from 5th to 7th place. Part of the reason for this decrease has […]