That Plastics Guy

Hosted by Kurt Stahle

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157

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Jun 2026

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EN-CA

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About the Podcast: Join host Kurt Stahle, "That Plastics Guy," as he shares more than four decades of plastics industry experience through discussions on materials, additives, processing, industry trends, and conversations with industry experts. Learn more: For information on the products and services discussed in this episode, visit Simcoe Plastics Limited: https://www.simcoeplastics.com/ Podcast website: https://www.thatplasticsguy.com/ Connect with Kurt: https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle Questions or inquiries: info@simcoeplastics.com

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June 12, 2026Episode 1523 min

Running Repro or Regrind? Listen to This Tech Tip Friday!

In today's TTF episode, Kurt talks about the use of a quality purge compound if you run or reprocess resins, or run multiple heat history regrinds through your equipment.Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

June 5, 2026Episode 1517 min

Sustainability - Part 2 - Tech Tip Friday

Join Kurt as he discusses a broader definition of sustainability; what happens when parts leave the custody of ownership of the manufacturer.Can we recycle everything? Can we make plastics break down to nothing?Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

May 29, 2026Episode 1507 min

Sustainability - Tech Tip Friday

Join Kurt as he talks about sustainability in our everyday lives, as part of the plastics processing community. What can we do to make a difference every day?Many things...many small steps and initiatives that add up to make big differences!What are you waiting for? Let's embrace efficiency and sustainability!Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

May 22, 2026Episode 1493 min

Antioxidants - Tech Tip Friday

Join Kurt as he discusses what an antioxidant is and why it's important to plastic processing.Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

May 15, 2026Episode 1484 min

Cost per Pound is NOT the Full Story - Tech Tip Friday

In today's episode, Kurt talk about the economics of small productions with high cost material, and why smaller order quantities are the better choice (despite higher per pound prices). Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

May 8, 2026Episode 1473 min

Commodity White Masterbatches - Tech Tip Friday

Join Kurt as he discusses some of the nuance associated with a commodity white masterbatch, and why they are NOT created equal.Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

May 1, 2026Episode 1466 min

Polytives Viscosity Modifier

Join Kurt as he talks about the new additive from Polytives GmbH, that Simcoe Plastics is distributing across North America. The Polytives additive is a viscosity (or melt flow) modifier that can help you run better parts, more efficiently. Visit www.polytives.com for more information and contact us at info@simcoeplastics.com for sampling and pricing.Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

April 24, 2026Episode 1454 min

Post Industrial Feedstock for Nylon - Tech Tip Friday

Join Kurt as he discusses the common practice of using post consumer feedstocks in nylon compounding.Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

April 17, 2026Episode 1445 min

Efficiency Tips During a Disruptive Market - Tech Tip Friday

On today's episode, Kurt discusses a few basic tips that can help you navigate this seemingly out of control resin market.#ThatPlasticsGuy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialScienceFind Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

April 10, 2026Episode 1433 min

Episode 142V - Stop Wasting Resin - Use a Purge Compound - TTF

On today's episode, Kurt talks about the importance of using a purging compound to save expensive resin. Resin that will be in short supply should the current conflict continue. New promo hats to the first five customers that contact me for purge compound samples and pricing.#materialscience #ThatPlasticsGuy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialScienceFind Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube.Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle