How Cavalier Tool became a world-class mold builder: Machinery Minutes

Learn more about this story, a new vertical press from Arburg and anticipation of the K show on this podcast episode.

Ron Shinn

Sept. 29, 2025

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What we're talking about in this episode of Machinery Minutes:

Cavalier Tool has become one of the world’s best mold builders by following a simple principle of people, process, equipment. “The right people doing the right things on the right equipment,” said Brian Bendig, President and CEO.

Arburg has a new vertical, servo-hydraulic press designed for manual and automated overmolding.

There are just 10 days remaining until the start of the K Show on Oct. 8. Learn how you can find out the 10 things Editor Ron Shinn is excited to see at the show.

About the Author

Ron Shinn

Editor

Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.