U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation
2010 was the first year that Eastek International became involved with the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community which the campaign is conducted.
Prescott, Wisconsin – April 19, 2010 – In 2010 Phillips Plastics Corporation and Eastek International announced the launch of a manufacturing joint venture to expand their existing tooling operation with Wah Tsun Far East Ltd., located in Dongguan City, Guangdong, China.
Buffalo Grove, Ill. – Feb. 02, 2009 – In 2009, Eastek announced that its Buffalo Grove facility was awarded a Certificate of Registration for operating a quality management system that complies with ISO-9001 requirements. Administered by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO-9001 is the world’s most established quality standard.
Buffalo Grove, Ill. – August, 2008 – Eastek’s commitment to giving back to the community was magnified in the wake of the devastating 2008 earthquake in the Sichuan province, China. To respond to the staggering needs of survivors, as well as to help in rebuilding efforts, Eastek arranged donations to aid those impacted by the disaster.
Buffalo Grove, Ill. – Jan. 15, 2008 – Eastek’s 80-ton multi-shot plastics molding machine enhances the company’s capacity for plastic injection molding to include the high-temperature molding of two different resins at the same time, a capability rarely found in Chinese facilities.
Buffalo Grove, Ill. – September 12, 2007 – Companies looking to avoid safety and quality issues have another option that is both cost-effective and straightforward: Work with an American-owned contract manufacturer in China.