Acme Experimental Co

Group Tool is a machining center equipped with shop floor programming software and high-speed machining capabilities. Its tooling services include mold design, production machining and statistical validation. The center features computer numerical control and electrical discharge machining equipment. Group Tool uses carbon cutting machines to manufacture electrodes. Its maintenance programs include visual inspection, documentation and advanced scheduling. The center is a part of Pioneer Plastics, which specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing and fulfillment of plastic and related products. Pioneer Plastics serves the consumer electronics, telecom, aerospace, automotive and defense industries and has expertise in the processing of engineering-grade thermoplastic and rubber, as well as metal materials.

Illinois Valley Plastics provides custom molded thermoplastics and is one of the top molders of thermoplastics for the Caterpillar Company, with more than 500 active parts. Caterpillar developed many of its plastic applications by working closely with IVP. The majority of IVP's growth throughout its first 40 years was through its close partnership with Caterpillar. Through the years IVP s customer base has grown to more than 120 customers. IVP excels in specialized applications. Because of the diversity of the custom molded products it produces and the special needs of a wide variety of customers, IVP has developed capabilities beyond its competitors. For example, IVP processes more than 140 different thermoplastic materials on a regular basis. The company is efficient in low volume production through the utilization of quick-change mold inserts. IVP has support capabilities for secondary machining and assembly and it has an in-house tool room for mold building and ongoing mold maintenance. IVP is headquartered in Washington, Ill.