Today's Critical Manufacturing Challenges

Manufacturing Challenges and Business Solutions

Modern manufacturing comes with increasing complexity—from meeting sustainability mandates and regulatory requirements to reducing part weight and total system costs. Each challenge demands a precise, proven solution.

Husky provides manufacturers with advanced technologies, deep application expertise, and a comprehensive support network to navigate these evolving business issues—turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and competitive advantage.

Balancing Environmental Mandates and Business Goals

Sustainability Challenges and Solutions

Husky's approach to sustainability enables manufacturers to implement energy-efficient systems, optimize material usage, and integrate sustainable practices while maintaining cost-effectiveness and performance. This includes:

  • Reducing carbon footprint across manufacturing operations
  • Meeting corporate environmental commitments and targets
  • Implementing circular economy principles in production
  • Achieving sustainability goals while maintaining cost-effectiveness
Managing the Transition to Recycled and Bio-Based Materials

Material Conversion Solutions

Husky's material conversion solutions enable smooth transitions to sustainable materials like rPET through advanced processing technologies, expert guidance, and end-to-end material support that maintains process stability, part quality, and production efficiency.

Our material conversion expertise enables manufacturers to:

  • Process recycled content without quality compromise
  • Manage material variability and consistency issues
  • Maintain production speeds with new material properties
  • Ensure part performance meets specification requirements
Reducing Weight Without Sacrificing Strength

Lightweighting Technology and Innovation

Husky's lightweighting solutions deliver measurable weight reductions through advanced control, optimized melt delivery, and precision molding that maintains part integrity while reducing material usage. Our lightweight plastic packaging solutions enable manufacturers to:

  • Achieve significant weight reduction without strength loss 
  • Maintain part integrity with less material 
  • Optimize wall thickness and material distribution
  • Balance lightweighting with cost-effectiveness
Husky PET injection molding machine
Ensuring Quality and Consistency in rPET Applications

rPET Processing Challenges and Solutions

Husky's rPET systems and services deliver high-performance results with high-recycled-content feedstock through specialized processing technologies and quality control systems. Our rPET expertise empowers manufacturers to:

  • Manage inconsistent material properties and quality 
  • Achieve high recycled content without defects 
  • Maintain color consistency and optical clarity 
  • Process contaminated or variable feedstock
Navigating a Complex Regulatory Environment

Legislation & Compliance Support

Husky provides regulatory insight, design support, and technology that help manufacturers meet current standards while remaining agile to future changes. Our compliance expertise allows manufacturers to: 

  • Meet evolving packaging legislation requirements 
  • Adapt to new environmental regulations 
  • Ensure multi-market regulatory compliance
  • Implement required design changes efficiently
Staying Ahead with Innovation and Technology

Emerging Technology Integration

Husky supports technology integration with expert evaluation, implementation guidance, and operator training to ensure successful adoption and measurable operational improvements. Our support enables manufacturers to:

  • Evaluate new technology ROI and benefits 
  • Integrate advanced systems with existing operations
  • Train teams on new technologies and processes
  • Ensure smooth technology transitions
Driving Down Cost Without Compromising Quality

Total Part Cost Optimization

Husky enables manufacturers to optimize performance, reduce waste, and achieve the lowest cost per part through efficient systems, predictive maintenance, and comprehensive operational support. Our cost optimization solutions allow manufacturers to:

  • Reduce material waste and scrap rates 
  • Optimize energy consumption and operational efficiency
  • Minimize maintenance costs and downtime 
  • Achieve lowest cost per part without quality compromises
Aligning Solutions with Business Objectives

Comprehensive Support for Manufacturing Excellence

Every challenge presents an opportunity. Our experts partner with manufacturers to develop tailored strategies that deliver measurable results—advancing both sustainability and profitability goals.

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