MINNEAPOLIS - Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI) received the Minnesota Technology Association’s award for advanced manufacturing at the presentation of the 23rd annual Tekne Awards. The awards highlight and recognize the new and exciting ways technology developed by Minnesota companies is impacting the community and the world.

“The Tekne Awards honor the innovators and tech leaders powering Minnesota’s growing science and technology economy,” says Jeff Tollefson, president and CEO of the Minnesota Technology Association. “Those who viewed this year’s virtual awards ceremony were inspired by the technological breakthroughs being developed in Minnesota and proud of the important role our state plays in global technology innovation.”

The advanced manufacturing category celebrates innovation and pioneering efforts in the use of technology to more efficiently design and produce new products or improve processes for manufacturing products. Advanced manufacturing includes production activities that depend on information, automation, computation, software, sensing and networking.

To watch the award presentation and learn about other award winners and finalists, visit www.divplast.com/2020-tekne-awards/.
             

DPI’s award application highlighted the Acceleration Station™, an additive manufacturing service that delivers the fastest path to market. Although there are many facets to a winning go-to-market strategy, design changes, prototyping and building molds can delay a product launch. DPI’s Acceleration Station produces high-quality parts faster. These services, including the Carbon® Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS™) additive manufacturing process, make production and prototype parts in days, not weeks, without tooling.

“We’re thrilled to receive this award because it recognizes the outstanding efforts of our employees in providing our customers with the support and tools they need to be more successful,” says Kevin Hogan, CEO of Diversified Plastics, Inc. “The Acceleration Station engineering and production team works closely with customers to save time and money by optimizing parts for digital manufacturing.”

The CarbonDLS additive manufacturing process is up to 100 times faster than traditional additive methods, and transforms product design and production. This technology allows manufacturers and engineers to explore what has been impossible to produce through conventional manufacturing, including articulating structures, part consolidation, variable wall thickness, sharp corners, surface textures and more.

About Diversified Plastics, Inc.

Employee-owned Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI) is a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision, close-tolerance parts and components for medical device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design for manufacturing assistance, additive manufacturing, mold construction and intricate molding, as well as cleanroom assembly. In 2018, DPI purchased Pacific Plastics Injection Molding in Vista, Calif. DPI is ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2003 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered. www.divplast.com

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has launched an online resource which places the safety and efficacy testing of cosmetics and personal care products center stage.

In a competitive market, with ever-changing regulatory requirements, this new resource showcases the range of services available to manufacturers and brand owners to ensure safe and compliant skincare, haircare and sunscreen products for consumers all over the world.

Global cosmetic and personal care brands and manufacturers will have access to the services they need to ensure products are independently tested, verified and certified, as well as those which can prove that products live up to claims and perform as advertised.

As a testing partner, SGS provides organizations with easy access to a global network of specialists, within laboratories and human panel testing sites across north America, Europe and Asia.

Pierre-Yves Dupont, VP Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household, SGS said: “We understand the challenges faced by this fast-moving sector. Manufacturers and brands need not only to meet the requirements of an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, but also to meet the expectations of consumers. Yet, we see this as an opportunity for brands to stand out from the competition, increase brand loyalty and grow their business. A product is trusted because it’s tested.”

SGS offers a one-stop shop for product testing from state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, staffed by experienced scientists and technicians deliver services including:

Skin care efficacy testing

• Moisturizing and hydration
• Anti-aging
• Make-up
• Skin tolerance

Haircare efficacy testing

• Hair growth studies
• Salon evaluations

1. Anti-dandruff
2. Scalp irritation
3. Hair color
4. Consumer preference

Sunscreen efficacy testing

• In-vivo SPF and UVAPF – US FDA and ISO
• In-vitro UVA Critical Wavelength/Broad Spectrum Testing
• Outdoor swimming and exercise induced sweat studies
• Water resistance testing

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

In the ever-changing global landscape, SGS delivers a range of regulatory services to ensure the safety and compliance of products:

• SGS Digicomply simplifies the compliance journey with access to the constantly evolving legislation and standards relating to cosmetics and personal care products. It transforms compliance information into user-friendly actionable knowledge
• Safety Assessments & Documentation Reviews assure product safety and the compliance of product labels

SGS Cosmetics & Personal Care Product Services

As an independent partner and the world leader in inspection, testing and certification services we offer innovative solutions to verify the safety, efficacy and quality of your cosmetics and personal care products.

With our global network of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories and human panel testing sites covering all major markets, we have the capabilities in place to help you successfully access international markets and add value to your brand.

Learn more at www.sgs.com/cosmeticsefficacy

For further information, please contact:

Hubert Brundu

Global Technical Manager

Cosmetics, Personal Care & Household, SGS Consumer and Retail 

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About SGS 

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.​

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Award-winning slow fashion brand will launch Black Friday promotion in conjunction with move.

Austin, TX, Nov 23, 2020 -- In advance of the upcoming holiday shopping season, sustainable apparel brand Esby announced they are moving their brick-and-mortar boutique to a new location.

In 2015, the company's flagship location opened its doors at 1601 S. First Street in Austin's Bouldin Creek neighborhood. The company's final day at their original location was Sunday, November 15.

Starting Monday, November 23, Esby Apparel will be located at 1714-B South Congress (SoCo) in nearby South River City. The new location in the heart of Austin's shopping district is a few blocks away from their original garage-turned boutique.

As part of the move, Esby will kick off their Black Friday promotion early by extending a 30 percent discount on all Esby products the day of their grand opening.

Esby was founded by designer Stephanie Beard to bring women and men "well-made clothes to wear often." Every piece of quality apparel was designed in Austin and made in the USA from natural textiles sourced responsibility.

Beard launched the business after serving for 15 years in New York's fashion industry as a menswear designer for companies including Levi's, Converse, and Tommy Hilfiger. She created her niche fashion label out of her commitment to design transparency and sustainability in the garment-making process and her interest in building a vibrant slow fashion brand.

Esby aims to deliver simple, timeless designs created for wearability and comfort. The company offers inclusive sizing on select styles.

"Moving to South Congress is Austin's equivalent to being on 5th Avenue in New York," said Gerald Tempton, President, COO, and co-owner of Esby Apparel. "We are delighted to be a part of this wonderful neighborhood and one of the most powerful retail addresses in the country. Joining all of the other amazing shops on SoCo will be such a treat as we look ahead to growing our sustainable fashion brand."

Esby Apparel was the recipient of multiple readers' choice awards from Austin Monthly, who named Beard as best designer in 2019 and awarded Esby the title "best women's boutique" according to readers in 2020.

Learn more about Esby Apparel at https://www.esbyapparel.com. Follow the company on Instagram at @esby_apparel and on Facebook at @esbyapparel.

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