About Us

History of Smith Metal Products

Smith Metal Products employs over 25 years of molding experience and has an extensive range of material systems offering extensive flexibility in material choices. Smith is a division of Plastic Products Company, Inc. which is one of the largest Employee-owned molders in the United States. Since 1997, our company has offered highly engineered solutions to customers manufacturing needs.


From Quality System requirements to capital equipment investment, Smith has the experience and the capability to ensure your project is a success. Our competitive advantage lies in highly experienced personnel, state-of-the-art equipment, feedstock systems and processing technology that all guarantee our customers' needs are met and exceeded.

Major historical events

  • In 1997, Smith Metal Products was formed within PPC to pursue the commercialization of Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding.
  • 1998 Launched Dedicated Powder Injection Molding (MIM & CIM) Facility.
  • 2012 Smith opened a new 65,000-square-foot state-of-the-art MIM/CIM facility.
  • 2013 The company became 100% Employee Owned
  • 2017 Smith Metal Products added Titanium Metal Injection Molding (TiMIM) equipment.

Ownership

Smith Metal Products is a division of Plastic Products Company, Inc. which is one of the largest Employee-owned molders in the United States. Since 1997 the company has offered highly engineered solutions to customers plastic molding manufacturing needs.

With plants in several states, multiple process choices, over 250 presses, and an a la carte menu of services ranging from design through order fulfillment, PPC can provide customers with the best possible plastic products.

Corporate Offices:

Plastic Products Co. Inc.

13116 Lake Blvd

Lindstrom, MN 55045

Phone: (651) 257-7879

https://www.plasticproductsco.com/

Smith Metal Products Affiliations

Smith Metal Products is a proud member of the Metal Injection Molding Association. We participate in MIMA educational activities and technical conferences and utilize MIMA courses, facts, data, and standards fundamental to the application of products and technology.

The Metal Injection Molding Association is a constituent of the Metal Powder Industries Federation.

Metal Injection Molding (MIM) is a Powder Metallurgy: A Green Technology

The net-shape capability of MIM is the primary advantage in the process, but there is also no waste in the shaping of parts. Being sustainable is important to us at Smith Metal Products.

Equipment and Facilities

Smith completed a new state of the art facility in 2012. The new building provides 65,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Inside this new facility we utilize:

  • Established: 1997
  • Square footage: 65,000
  • Electric molding Machines
  • Continuous De-bind and Sintering Furnaces
  • Batch De-bind Furnaces
  • Batch Sintering Furnaces
  • Multiple CNC Machining Centers
  • Custom Automation Equipment
  • Ceramic Kilns
  • Coining
  • Laser Etching/Engraving
  • Inspection Lab
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