That Plastics Guy

In today's #TTF, Kurt suggests choosing sustainability over wasteful consumerism.  Consider gifting consumables, experiences, or high quality/long lasting items. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://li...

In today's episode, Kurt talks about the importance of being an advocate for the plastics industry and the responsible use and management of plastics as a commodity. And DON'T litter!!! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.c...

Join Kurt as he welcomes back to the show, Justin Riney, the Sustainability Commercial Manager for the Americas, for INEOS Styrolution America, LLC. Justin tells us about different projects the PSRA has worked on throughout North America in 2025 - including infrastructure investments to increase polystyrene recycling and new partnerships. We also discuss how legislation can positively impact the w...

In today's episode, Kurt gives a summary of the podcast he recorded with Justin Riney of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In today's TTF, Kurt shares what he thinks is the most important ingredient for success.   Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join Kurt as he offers a few tips accumulated over the years to help build and develop relationships with your customers.  Kurt talks about what to budget, as well as the importance of spending time (rather than just dollars) to build trust, respect, and above all a decent working relationship with your important customers. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plast...

In today's episode, Kurt talks about his decision to purchase Simcoe Plastics and "go it alone".  Entrepreneurship is rewarding, challenging, and exhilarating...but, full of responsibility, discipline, and intellect.   If you believe being an entrepreneur is your chosen path, you really need to ask yourself if you have the skills, support, and industry knowledge to not only forge th...

In this "spooky" episode of Tech Tip Friday, Kurt covers some of the scary causes of molding defects.  Just a quick reminder of the basics of good molding and especially the good practices when changing between molds and/or colour. Boo! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well....

On today's #TTF, Kurt asks the question "how are you going to leverage AI in your plastics business?" Whether you are a processor, distributor, engineering consultant, sales team, or marketing to an end user...how will this revolutionary tool impact your business?  How will you safeguard, or "future proof" your business?  How will you leverage AI to make your business lean...

In this episode , Kurt discusses what a let down ratio is, and what elements can effect the let down ratio of a colour concentrate. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In today's TTF, Kurt shares some of the questions to ask yourself if you want to drive down the cost of your colourant. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In this episode, Kurt revisits videos he created several years ago that addressed our increasing reliance on the family of commodities known as plastic.   From cost to produce, to ease of processing, to custom tailored products...plastics are incredibly versatile...and pretty hard to beat. Think about your own patterns of consumption.  How can you make educated decisions and have a positive impact...

In today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the use of regrind to help improve colour appearance in a molded part. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the use of colour spaces to understand and measure colour.  Removing the subjectivity and introducing objectivity. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_...

Thinking about the #TTF episode "Don't Give Up" (which dealt with using a disciplined approach to handle technical issues), "Know When to Stop" talks about no wearing out the welcome mat.   It's easy in sales or in interpersonal negotiations to want to take control and "keep pushing".  Realistically, we need to know when to look at an opportunity and if it&a...

In today's episode, Kurt talks about the importance of reading AND understanding SDS sheets and warning labels.  Use your PPE and work carefully!  Know the risks of the materials you handle, so you can handle them appropriately. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to...

In today's episode, Kurt discusses the various types of additives that are used to alter the flow characteristics of resins.  Broadly speaking, they can be grouped into two types; those that mix mechanically with the resin to reduce friction when flowing, and those that directly target a key area of the material's chemistry to alter viscosity (resistance to flow). Tune in to learn!  Find...

We could call this the "back to school pep-talk" episode! Glad to have you back to #TTF and for today, let's remember that when we face challenges on the shop floor, don't give up.  Take a metered response to your problems, keep your cool, and isolate one variable at a time. Slow and steady wins the race! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plas...

In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the differences between FDA approved resins and those that are FDA compliant.  Save money where you can! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Thermoplastic Urethane is an incredibly tough and versatile material.  But, it does have its quirks!  Don't let those put you off from running a truly amazing product.  Give a listen and find out how to deal with TPU and moisture. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe t...

In today's episode, Kurt speaks with Darrel Fry, the CEO of ABC3D.  We discuss his company's conductive masterbatch technology and how it adapts so well to differing resins AND process environments. Commercialized initially for the 3D printing space, Darrel's technology is well suited for scaling to large volume injection molding and profile extrusion applications as well. If you ar...

Today's TTF is a bit of a tease...new product tease that is.  Have a listen and find out about a new commercial development.  It's a niche product, and really cool! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  ht...

In today's #TTF, Kurt shares a few tips and tricks regarding the processing of the ECOrrect water soluble resin. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In this episode, Kurt offers a mini retrospective of "That Plastics Guy", to mark the show's 100th episode. Beginning in January of 2024, That Plastics Guy has grown and evolved to include the weekly "Tech Tip Friday" instalment.  Significant improvements in both audio and video production have been a welcome addition over the past 10 months. Kurt highlights some the guest...

In today's Tech Tip Friday, or PSA (Plastic Service Announcement), Kurt talks about the importance of drying your materials...even the non-hydroscopic ones...when the weather is hot and humid. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics...