That Plastics Guy
Join host Kurt Stahle, “That Plastics Guy”, as he shares his knowledge and four decades of plastics industry experience with you; discussing, informing, interviewing, and having fun along the way. Please visit Simcoe Plastics at https://www.simcoeplastics.com/ Please click the LinkTree for all social feeds. https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle
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On today's podcast, Kurt offers his insights supporting the use of purging compounds to maximize machine uptime.
Topics covered include:
- How does using purge compound increase your uptime
- When purging make not be advantageous
- Building a procedure around your equipment when purging
- Going beyond cost per pound when calculating cost savings
- Types of purge compound
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Join Kurt as he discusses the importance of using a commercial purging compound to increase the uptime of your equipment.
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Join Kurt as he shares a case study that used injection volume to control part shrink.
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Join Kurt as he discusses the concept of purchasing resins by the pound, but selling parts based on volumetric pricing. Does using cheaper, but more dense materials really have a nagative impact on cost?
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Join Kurt and returning guest Darryl Gratrix of NexGenSkilledTrades, as they discuss and share updates related to the current state of skilled trades in Ontario.
Darryl shares insights of how Ontario's education system is responding to the need for more skilled trades people.
A meaningful conversation that deeply effects our society and future economic growth. Please listen if you have (or know) high school age kids.
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Join Kurt as he discusses how unchecked mold cooling can contribute to warpage in your polyolefin part.
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Welcome to 2026 and welcome back to That Plastics Guy!
As we start the new year, now is a great time to plan your planned maintenance for all of your production equipment! Your main processing equipment, upstream and downstream equipment. Do it now and be proactive and avoid excessive down time.
It could also be an ideal time to look at staff training programs (both process and personal development).
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Join Kurt for the last Tech Tip Friday for 2025!
As the production hours wind down and equipment is shut down for the holiday break, Kurt suggests using a mechanic purge compound, which is safe to stay for an extended period of time in the screw and barrel.
Happy Holidays!!
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On today's episode, Kurt shares insight from his recent trip to New Zealand. Specifically, how that country has adopted a citizen-level responsibility for protecting their delicate ecosystem.
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In today's #TTF, Kurt suggests choosing sustainability over wasteful consumerism. Consider gifting consumables, experiences, or high quality/long lasting items.
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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!!!
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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 work of plastics recycling and what&a...
In today's episode, Kurt gives a summary of the podcast he recorded with Justin Riney of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance.
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In today's TTF, Kurt shares what he thinks is the most important ingredient for success.
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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.
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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 this path, but to succeed.
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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!
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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 leaner and more efficient?
In this episode , Kurt discusses what a let down ratio is, and what elements can effect the let down ratio of a colour concentrate.
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In today's TTF, Kurt shares some of the questions to ask yourself if you want to drive down the cost of your colourant.
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