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A3 Problem-Solving
What is A3 Problem-Solving Back in 2013, AxisNorth had the opportunity to collaborate with Enterprise Minnesota on a new Growth Acceleration Program (GAP) offered to Minnesota manufacturing companies to increase operational efficiencies and promote growth within the...
Jenny Ahonen
Director of Business Operations
What is Thermoforming?
Understanding Polymer Manufacturing: Thermoforming In this installment of “Understanding Polymer Manufacturing,” we will investigate the process of thermoforming plastic materials. In addition, we will look at how AxisNorth can help you with your next thermoforming...
Pat Gervenak
Sales Engineer
Success in the Polymer Industry
Polymer Success People want to be successful. In order to be successful, you must have the right mindset. You must be determined and willing to work hard to achieve what you want. Know what you are great at doing and do it. Get help when identifying an area you...
Jenny Ahonen
Director of Business Operations
Why Use A Single Source Supplier?
Using a Single Source Supplier Time and time again we have had to answer the question “Why use a Single Source Supplier?”. Customers often have the objection that they can just go directly with the supplier and cut out the middleman. Now, this is true but like many...
Pat Gervenak
Sales Engineer
What is Blow Molding?
Understanding Polymer Manufacturing: Blow Molding AxisNorth is back with another installment of “Understanding Polymer Manufacturing”. In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of blow molding, and how AxisNorth can help you find the perfect supplier for all...
Pat Gervenak
Sales Engineer
What is Injection Molding?
Understanding Polymer Manufacturing: Injection Molding In this series of “Understanding Polymer Manufacturing,” we will dive into different processes in which AxisNorth has experience. In each of these processes, AxisNorth has developed strong relationships with...
Pat Gervenak
Sales Engineer
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & How to Use It
What is Advanced Product Quality Planning? “Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a framework of procedures and techniques used to develop products in any industry. Many companies use this process to ensure customer satisfaction is being met with new products...
John Clifford
Director of Business Development
Efficient Polymer Sourcing Solutions
Business Efficiency Sourcing the right vendor to manufacture your plastic and rubber components is a demanding task in today’s ever-shifting global marketplace. As a business, you also need to have an efficient polymer sourcing strategy on top of finding the right...
Jenny Ahonen
Director of Business Operations
Product Assembly for Polymer Products
Polymer Assembly Services At AxisNorth our slogan is We listen, we learn, we solve, and we partner. In this order, we can (1) get to know our customers better and have a personal relationship with them. (2) learn what is a pain point versus placing what we believe is...
Pat Gervenak
Sales Engineer
Value Add Processes in Manufacturing
Adding Value Value is going above and beyond basic, everyday needs and requirements. It’s going a step further and servicing the needs of a company/individual to a point where they are able to see a positive difference. A company’s reputation for delivering...
Jenny Ahonen
Director of Business Operations
Sourcing Your Polymer Products
Sourcing the Perfect Vendor Finding a supplier to source your manufactured polymer components is a stressful job. There are many factors to consider when choosing a manufacturing vendor when sourcing your product. With rapidly evolving technologies and practices...
Cole Hunstad
Vice President
Supply Base Consolidation
Why Supply Base Consolidation is Important Consolidating your supplier base can be a very worthwhile objective. Businesses can attain a competitive advantage by relying on fewer approved suppliers, therefore today many companies are looking for ways to consolidate...
Pat Gervenak
Sales Engineer
What is Plastic Rotational Molding?
Rotational Molding Overview Rotational molding is a process for manufacturing hollow plastic products. The process consists of introducing a known amount of plastic (in powder, granular, or liquid form) poured into a hollow, shell-like mold. The mold is rotated...
Jenny Ahonen
Director of Business Operations
Your Polymer Solutions Partner | AxisNorth
What does AxisNorth do? AxisNorth Solutions is the Midwest’s premier single-source provider of polymer solutions and services. Now, you may be asking yourself what the heck does that mean. Our goal is to consolidate the entire plastic purchasing process down to one...
Pat Gervenak
Sales Engineer
AxisNorth | More Than Rubber & Plastic
Polymer Products & Beyond AxisNorth is not here just to sell you a rubber or plastic part. There are many sources that can develop and produce polymer components of any kind for you. We are here to sell you our Service. AxisNorth provides a service that not...
Jenny Ahonen
Director of Business Operations