| PORTLAND, OR; October 1, 2008 – President George C. Anderson of the pioneer Oregon nursery container company, Anderson Die & Manufacturing, has announced a series of upgrades to Anderson’s Portland manufacturing capabilities that include the company’s first state-of-the-art Husky plastic injection molding machines. |
| The new Husky machines being installed in the Portland plant offer faster cycle times and highly consistent operation. They are designed to offer maximum output and efficiency. By separating the plasticizing and injection functions, the new equipment can operate at faster cycles with extremely consistent melt quality, according to Anderson. The company expects to improve its manufacturing efficiency while continuing its reputation as a quality leader. |
| Anderson Die & Manufacturing, founded in 1954 by George Anderson, is a plastic injection molding company known as an innovator and quality leader in reusable plastic nursery pots and allied products. The company sells through select nursery supply distributors as well as to direct accounts across the United States and in the export market from its Portland, Oregon headquarters and manufacturing facility. |