Toolots Inc. visits manufacturer of plastic injection molding machines Konger, based in Ningbo, China, manufacturers highly engineered machines NINGBO, China – April 18, 2017 Toolots, Inc. and its executive team visited with the operators of a manufacturing facility in China that produces highly innovative plastic injection molding machines made using the finest Austrian-built components. The meeting with Konger, based in the city of Ningbo, was part of an ongoing trade mission to eastern China to connect with new potential suppliers of industrial products to the American manufacturing market. Konger produces a wide range of lines of plastic injection molding machines. Their signature machine, part of the Konger Chameleon series, has the ability to mix two to three different colors in endless combinations and its injection technology reduces deferment within the mold itself, lending to much longer mold lifespan. Lawrence Song, sales director of Konger North America, said the high-tech factory has the capability to produce about 50 to 60 new machines per month and that demand for these products is high; their customers come from all over the world, from the United States to Malaysia. Konger General Manager Jerry Qi said that he would put his machines up against any competitors, confident in their state-of-the-art technology and the highly engineered components within the injection system. “Our specialty is producing machines using the latest technology designed in Austria,” Song said during the meeting, before taking Toolots through their production facility in the beautiful outskirts of Ningbo. The manufacturer is located close the busiest port in the world based on overall cargo tonnage, the Ningbo-Zhousan Port; the facility has the capability to ship machines internationally. The Chameleon Series, Song said, “mixes two or three colors so that each plastic product comes out in uniform size and shape,” but when complete each item comes out with a unique look unlike the others. Toolots US Chief Operating Officer Raymond Cheng, Toolots China Chief Operating Officer Mason Wang, Director of Global Commerce Services Grant Montgomery, Plastic Injection Molding Machine Engineer Gary Krause, Product Manager Tony Chen and Director of Public Affairs Chris Foy attended the meeting, as well as other representatives from the Ningbo-based manufacturer. Konger is considering joining the Toolots online marketplace to specifically reach the American manufacturing consumer, providing quality machines at competitive prices using the latest European-engineered technology. Toolots toured the sprawling manufacturing facility, inspecting each stage of the manufacturing process for a wide range of machines. Konger’s machines are capable of producing plastic products of all types and sizes, from handles for disposable razors that blend two-to-three colors to cups of various thickness and much more. As part of the company’s comprehensive testing process, machines are run dry through a transformer prior to packing to ensure operation is at peak levels.

A group photo of both teams.

The visit that day was not the first contact between the two parties. Previously, Song Qingyun, the head of KROME in North America, had conducted a field research at Torace USA during a business trip to the United States. After understanding Torace's business model, he invited Raymond Cheng, the COO of Torace USA, to discuss cooperation at KROME in China.

On April 18th, the teams of both parties held a discussion at Kolongge Machinery located in Zhenhai, Ningbo.

Konger is a leading injection molding machine manufacturer in China, with a team of engineers with over 20 years of experience in injection molding machine research and production. The injection molding machines produced are widely used in fields such as automotive, electronics, packaging, medical technology, and home appliances. From the United States to Malaysia, Cologne's customers are spread all over the world. In the professional market, the Cologne chameleon injection molding machine covers various clear and mixed dual markets, providing dual color, tri color, and four-color manufacturing technologies. Cologne Ge has effectively extended the service life of molds by enhancing the technological content of its own products.

Talas China COO Wang Leijie (first from left), US company COO Raymond Cheng (middle), and Kolongge Marketing General Manager Qi Jie communicate about cooperation matters.

During the discussion, Song Qingyun, the North American director of Cologne Ge, introduced that Cologne Ge can produce 50 to 60 new injection molding machines every month. In order to meet the needs of customers, these injection molding machines have very strict technical requirements during the production process.

Qi Jie, the General Manager of Marketing at Kolongge, stated that Kolongge's products can compete with any competitor and he is confident in the technical level of the products. The components of the Cologne injection molding machine use the most advanced Austrian technology, so the added value of the product has been greatly improved.

Our expertise lies in customizing products according to the needs of our customers, "said Song Qingyun." Our chameleon series products can be mixed with two to three colors, or used for one-time injection molding of different raw materials

The Tuola Si team also visited the production workshop of Cologne Pavilion on site, carefully understanding the production process of each injection molding machine.

Raymond Cheng, COO of Torus US, and Gary Krause, a senior mechanical engineer, are observing products in the workshop. (Mr. Cheng is on the left)

Qi Jie, Marketing General Manager of Konger, is introducing products to Gary Krause, a senior mechanical engineer from Torus, with Mr. Qi on the left.

Gary Krause, a senior mechanical engineer at Torus, is gaining a detailed understanding of the products in the workshop.