Aztec Plastic Company
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Precision Molding and Machining of Engineering Grade Plastics We are not your typical Injection Molding and Machining company.
We have been in business for over 50 years because of the service and support we provide to our customers. Particularly to the engineers and buyers groups. We are brought in during the early stages of product development to provide our expertise and experience with processing of ultra engineering polymers. We specialize in Metal Replacement and work with materials like:
-Torlon
-PEEK
-Acetal / Del
09/15/2025
https://www.ptonline.com/articles/understanding-high-performance-plastics-and-their-applications?utm_source=Omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PT+Insider+9%2F15%2F2025
This article talks about "HPPs", which is a nice acronym for the materials that Aztec Plastic has specialized in for over 55 years. HPP - High Performance Plastics
Understanding High-Performance Plastics and Their Applications This class of materials provides high functionality in extreme conditions but poses challenges in design, manufacturing and preparation.
09/02/2025
Get Gate Placement Right: Tips for Straighter Molded Parts https://plasticsengineering.org/?p=9465 via
Get Gate Placement Right: Tips for Straighter Molded Parts Gate placement isn't just a technical detail—it shapes everything from aesthetics to internal stress, shrinkage control, flow quality, and mold wear.
08/21/2025
https://www.americanmachinist.com/shop-operations/article/55310934/a-stronger-skilled-workforce-would-boost-reshoring-shop-operations
The key to reshaping this economy for the long run, is a skilled labor force. Something we lack from years of trades training being wiped out.
A Stronger Skilled Workforce Would Boost Reshoring Fixing talent shortages would be more powerful for bringing back manufacturing than tariffs and deregulation, according to the OEMs reshoring their material and component supplies...
08/17/2025
Reshoring medical device manufacturing: How domestic costs compare to overseas How medical device manufacturing can be brought back to the US
07/31/2025
How Can We Close the Skills Gap? A High School Shop Teacher Has Ideas. https://industryweek.com/talent/education-training/article/55252354/how-can-we-close-the-skills-gap-a-high-school-shop-teacher-has-ideas
How Can We Close the Skills Gap? A High School Shop Teacher Has Ideas. The demand for qualified technical education teachers far outpaces the supply, but there is a way forward.
07/28/2025
https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/how-to-find-a-factory
How to Find a Factory to Manufacture in the U.S. Finding a factory in the United States requires careful planning and communication.
07/24/2025
Smart policy for manufacturing: Why support for small firms pays off https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-content-studio/smart-manufacturing-policy-support-small-firms-pays via
Aztec considers IMEC essential to business growth and success
Smart policy for manufacturing: Why support for small firms pays off Small and mid-size manufacturers don’t need handouts. They need expert partners, stable investment and clear paths to growth.
07/19/2025
Generals to Congress: Buy More F-35s, Fund the E-7 - Air & Space Forces Association Sixteen retired four-star Air Force generals, including 6 retired Chiefs of Staff, have joined AFA in a plea to Congress to increase investment in F-35 fighter jets and restore funds cut from the fiscal 2026 budget for E-7 Wedgetail.
07/17/2025
https://www.aol.com/resources-businesses-trying-reshore-manufacturing-040000193.html
Resources for Businesses Trying to Reshore Manufacturing Interested in bringing your production operation back to the United States? Here are some resources that can help.
07/15/2025
A Stronger Skilled Workforce Would Boost Reshoring
A Stronger Skilled Workforce Would Boost Reshoring Fixing talent shortages would be more powerful for bringing back manufacturing than tariffs and deregulation, says the Reshoring Initiative in its annual survey.
07/09/2025
How to Attract and Empower a New Generation of Manufacturing Employees The old way of attracting, training, and retaining manufacturing talent isn’t working anymore. Here’s what does.
07/07/2025
https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/what-us-manufacturing-workers-want/
What U.S. Manufacturing Workers Are Looking For The manufacturing industry is expected to face a shortfall of 3.8 million workers by 2033. The issue isn’t a lack of jobs or skilled workers — it’s a lack of willing skilled candidates. Here’s w
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Aztec Plastic Company is not your typical Injection Molding and Machining company. We have been in business for 50 years because of the service and support we provide to our customers. Particularly to the engineers and buyers groups. We are brought in during the early stages of product development to provide our expertise and experience with processing of ultra engineering polymers.
Aztec Plastic Company specializes in Metal Replacement and works with materials like:
-Torlon
-PEEK
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1747 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL
60612
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 7am - 4pm |