Viking Plastics Upgrades Manufacturing Technology with Focus on TighterTolerance PrecisionEngineered Components for the Autom



Viking Plastics, a global supplier of injection-molded sealing solutions, assemblies and custom-engineered components for more than 35 years, recently invested in upgrading its production capabilities in order to better serve the automotive and HVAC markets.

Resulting from the company'ss ongoing capital reinvestment strategy, Viking purchased a Niigata 110-ton, all-electric injection molding press integrated with a high-speed picker and part diverter, which will be utilized to produce highly-engineered, automotive fuel and HVAC components.

Amongst numerous technological benefits, the new work-cell-based equipment enables production monitoring via Statistical Process Control (SPC), and automated identification and diversion of suspect components during manufacturing processes.

In August 2006, Viking Plastics was acquired by VPI Acquisition Corporation in order to both position the company for growth and increase capital; and this purchase reflects a continuing, proactive equipment conversion program at Viking that is central to its capital reinvestment plans.

About Viking Plastics:

Viking Plastics was founded in 1972, and specializes in producing plastic replacements for metal components in demanding applications. Dedicated to quality, the company maintains ISO/TS 16949, QS-9000 and ISO 9002 certifications at its 65,000-square-foot facility based in Corry, Pa.

Viking is an active participant in the nationally recognized Penn State Plastics Technology Consortium and, as a leader in developing innovative products worldwide, provides advances and solutions to the plastics industry.

With proven expertise in processing engineered resins, developing innovative designs and utilizing high-volume, automated assembly, Viking maintains a top-tier client base servicing multi-national automotive manufacturers, as well as the industrial, commercial/residential climate control (HVAC), medical, and commercial lawn and garden industries. The company produces custom, proprietary and off-the-shelf:

>Sealing and fluid flow components
>Mobile air conditioning products, closures and connectors
>Fuel system components
>Brackets and clips
>Caps and protective closures
>High-temperature masking products for chemical, paint and other applications.

For more information, contact Viking Plastics at 1 Viking Street, Corry, Pa., 16407, or visit www.vikingplastics.com. Phone: (814) 664-8671.

CONTACT:

Peter Kraus
(814) 664-8671
www.vikingplastics.com

Sandra McVeigh
(724) 776-5279





Viking Plastics Upgrades Manufacturing Technology with Focus on TighterTolerance PrecisionEngineered Components for the Autom