Graphite Electrodes at RPM
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
In days gone by, RPM have been strong advocates of using Copper Electrodes to spark fine detail in to cavities, however with the complexity of today’s designs and the tight tolerances required in each mould design, the copper electrodes were struggling to meet the increasing demands of a busy workshop. Copper No More. […]
CNC Manager – From learner to leader
Tuesday, July 21st, 2015
Jamie’s presence and energy at RPM is readily apparent within the business. He is constantly on the go and conveys an air of importance and urgency to everything he does – but with it comes a sense of humour that will make even the most staunch businessman smile. He is keen to talk about his […]
Trade agreement and exchange rate encourage Chilean – New Zealand business
Tuesday, July 21st, 2015
The last quarter has been a busy time for RPM’s Sales Director Mark Vincent who has been busy showing the world how great New Zealand, and in particular RPM International Tool and Die, is for doing business with. Mark recently visited Chile to re-establish direct contact with a group of companies and further promote RPM’s […]
Additive manufacturing takes conformal cooling to new heights
Sunday, June 28th, 2015
We’re very proud of RPM Tool Designer Mike Godber – his informative piece on Conformal Cooling has been published in Plastics Today. Here is an excerpt. Conformal cooling is an analysis to establish the most effective uniform cooling of the injection molded parts. This generally results in a more complex cooling channel arrangement than can […]
Commitment to quality results in solid global reputation – Auckland Today
Tuesday, May 5th, 2015
This article appeared in Auckland Today. RPM International Tool and Die has been exporting tooling for more than 20 years and competes against, amongst others, product from China, the US, Italy and Portugal. As the main export market for New Zealand, Australia is also a major area of business for this Auckland based company. “In […]
RPM maintains ISO 9001:2008 QMS certification
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
RPM International Tool & Die is proud to announce that the company has retained ISO accreditation after successfully passing the ISO9000:2008 QMS re-certification audit with no non-conformances or areas for concern. Telarc SAI Limited has issued RPM’s ISO certification after the latter successfully complied with all the requirements for the issuance of this high-level certification highlighting […]
RPM Purchasing Manager Jumps Out of a Plane
Monday, April 20th, 2015
A change of scenery for RPM’s Purchasing Manager, Joanna Boardman, on Sunday afternoon as she headed out to Auckland Sky Dive in Parakai for an afternoon of entertainment, thrills and adrenaline. The 36 year old, originally from the UK had been sitting on the idea of doing a sky dive for some time after receiving […]
RPM Ladies Do It Again
Monday, April 20th, 2015
On April 19th, 2015, the Auckland Run Series 10km race number 2 was held at Te Atatu Peninsula and saw RPM ladies running the course to do their best over the 4 laps. Karyn Heatley, Joanna Boardman and Jaki Dwight all arrived at pre-registration, dressed in winter woollies to shield off the cold morning, sea […]
RPM International Tool & Die and Fisher & Paykel – 18 years of extreme quality
Thursday, March 12th, 2015
Since 1997 RPM have been working closely with Fisher & Paykel to provide injection moulding tool design and manufacture for the Healthcare and Appliances divisions. The relationship is one of mutual respect and expert collaboration on both sides, as both companies work to exacting high standards and have an avid focus on continuous technical excellence. […]
Under the RPM spotlight: Aaron Dwight, Manufacturing Director
Thursday, March 12th, 2015
As a company Director, Aaron Dwight represents one of the major cogs in the RPM wheel. A hugely experienced and passionate engineer, Aaron has a wealth of knowledge and skills to draw from in his role as Manufacturing Director. Injection mould tooling manufacture most interesting for Aaron. “I enjoy the challenge that each project brings, being […]