January 1, 2012 MPI announces new Global Support Services
Enhanced Service Offerings and Worldwide Regional Support
Poughkeepsie, NY MPI Inc., the worldwide leader in wax-room equipment, is continuing to expand the level of service it extends to its customers with the introduction of a new Global Support Services (GSS) program. GSS is a comprehensive program that covers a wide range of services - from warranty support, remote diagnostics, onsite maintenance, process optimization, spare parts, service maintenance agreements and training.
Since 1972, MPI has produced over 1,600 machines with 98.5% of them still currently in service. MPI’s Global Support Services was developed to address the expanding ... READ MORE
November 3, 2011 MPI Announces Hiring of Global Sales Executive
Mark Haas Joins MPI Team as Global Sales Manager
Poughkeepsie, NY MPI Inc. the worldwide leader in wax-room equipment has named Mark Haas as their Global Sales Manager. As MPI continues to grow, innovate and introduce new products and services, the next logical step was for MPI to also expand its global sales effort. Adding a seasoned sales executive like Mark Haas allows MPI to further elevate their high levels of service during the sales process. This also allows MPI to designate an executive to spearhead the communication process with their potential customers.
Mark has over 25 years of experience in the selling and marketing of high technology capital equipment and services, having served most recently as Director of Sales and Marketing at International Test Solutions, Inc... READ MORE
October 18, 2011 MPI’s Teddy the Robot Impresses at This Year’s ICI Technical Conference and Equipment Expo
Many Benefits of Automation Displayed with Live Robot Demonstration
Poughkeepsie, NY MPI Inc. the worldwide leader in wax-room
equipment is well known for making a splash at the ICI Technical Conference, but this year’s efforts took it to a whole new level. MPI introduced Teddy the Robot, their Ambassador of Automation, who demonstrated first-hand, the many advantages of automation.
The theme of this year’s show was “Profit through Innovation” with a focus on automation. ... READ MORE
September 2, 2011 MPI Expands Executive Team – Prepares for Continued Growth
Jeff Rich takes Reins as Vice-President and General Manager
Poughkeepsie, NY MPI Inc. the worldwide leader in wax-room equipment has expanded its executive team with the addition of Jeff Rich as Vice-President and General Manager. “We are thrilled to have a person with Jeff’s skill set and experience level join the MPI management team,” said Bruce Phipps, MPI’s President and founder. Jeff will be based out of MPI’s New York world headquarters and will be responsible for the daily operations of the organization. Jeff reports directly to Bruce Phipps and will oversee new and ongoing initiatives designed to maximize customer service and streamline company operations.
Jeff Rich comes to MPI with impressive credentials, having spent much of his career in the aerospace industry.... READ MORE
September 2, 2011 MPI Pursues Perfection – Implements Highly Regarded
Quality Improvement Programs
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Focuses on Continuous Quality Improvement
Poughkeepsie, NY – MPI Inc. the worldwide leader in wax-room equipment is upping the ante on quality in every area of their organization. Already renowned for their quality and service levels, MPI is implementing the highly regarded Six Sigma program and Lean Manufacturing being used by many Fortune 500 companies around the world. Six Sigma uses a system of measurable improvements to a company’s practices and processes to reach the highest and most consistent levels of service and customer satisfaction.
MPI couldn’t ask for a more qualified executive to lead the charge... READ MORE
July 1, 2011 Pattern Production Services Gaining Momentum at MPI
MPI Turning Innovation into Profit for Customers
Poughkeepsie, NY – Customers of MPI Inc., the worldwide leader in wax-room equipment, continue to experience a great deal of success in providing pattern production services. “We are delighted to see more and more customers embrace automation and experience just how significant their results can be,” said Bruce Phipps, President of MPI.
Recently, MPI was able to demonstrate for a customer... READ MORE
May 5, 2011 MPI’s New “Fly & Try” Program Gaining Momentum
Customer Flown to New York to Experience the MPI Difference
Poughkeepsie, NY – MPI Inc. the worldwide leader in wax room equipment has had substantial interest in their new “Fly & Try” program. The program, which was launched at last year’s ICI Technical Conference, helps MPI demonstrate how confident they are that they can improve almost anyone’s wax-room performance and profitability.
“The concept is simple”, said Bruce Phipps, President of MPI... READ MORE
February 11, 2011 MPI 20-20 Dramatically Improves Process Control
on Existing Equipment
Poughkeepsie, NY – MPI Inc. the worldwide leader in wax-room equipment is seeing dramatic interest in their 20-20 Process Vision Graphing System. The MPI 20-20 is capable of substantially improving the process control of an existing wax injector from another manufacturer.
The 20-20 is a portable device that utilizes MPI’s highly touted “Smart Controls” technology...READ MORE
December 6, 2010 ABB robots has featured MPI as their November partner of the month.
MPI is the worldwide leader in wax-room equipment and has been involved in the investment casting industry since 1972. longer than any of our competitors. As the acknowledged leader in wax-room innovations, MPI has developed and introduced more systems and products than all of our competition combined. Our mission is simple - to be the most technically advanced supplier of wax-room equipment in the casting industry and to provide customers with throughput solutions that yield the highest return on their equipment investment... READ MORE
October 1, 2010 MPI to Offer Contract Pattern Production and Assembly Services
Poughkeepsie, NY – MPI Inc., the worldwide leader in wax-room is expanding its base of services to include automated contract pattern production and assembly services. “Offering these services is a natural extension for MPI,” said Bruce Phipps, President of MPI. “We are very proud of our well-established Automated Pattern Assembly System (APAS), the world’s first fully automated, high-accuracy pattern assembly system, as well as other automated systems that are currently available for production. Utilizing this technology, we are now able to contract to cost-effectively produce and assemble patterns which can be shipped directly to our customers.” ... READ MORE
September 1, 2010 MPI Turning Innovation into Profit
Automation Helping to Revolutionize the Industry
Poughkeepsie, NY – MPI Inc., the worldwide leader in wax-room equipment, once again finds itself on the cutting edge of wax-room innovation. MPI is continually integrating higher levels of automation into their patented pattern assembly systems. Their Automated Pattern Assembly System (APAS) is the world’s first fully automated, high-accuracy pattern assembly system and is considered the most innovative product in the investment casting industry today.. ... READ MORE
August 16, 2010 MPI Expands American Manufacturing Operations
Poughkeepsie, NY – MPI Inc., the worldwide leader in wax-room has expanded its base of operations here in the United States. MPI has purchased the Poughkeepsie-based building they currently occupy and have added 14,000 square feet to their equipment-manufacturing operations. “This purchase and expansion demonstrates our substantial commitment to maintaining our base of operations here in the United States for the foreseeable future,” stated Bruce Phipps, President of MPI. . ... READ MORE
Maurice Hinchey Newsl - 22nd Congressional District -August 26, 2010 - Jeff Lieberson Hinchey Tours Poughkeepsie Manufacturing Plant,
Highlights Actions To Create Local Jobs
By Boosting Hudson Valley Exports
Poughkeepsie, NY – “Make it in America” – that’s the message Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) delivered today after touring MPI Incorporated, a Poughkeepsie-based manufacturer and exporter of wax injection equipment used to create an array of consumer goods. Hinchey outlined several pieces of legislation he’s voted to pass that are designed to boost U.S. manufacturing companies like MPI, reduce the U.S. trade deficit and increase exports of clean energy technology by as much as $40 billion per year. ... READ MORE
Poughkeepsie Journal - August 1, 2010 - Sarah Bradshaw Exports offer Poughkeepsie area an economic edge
A Washington, D.C., public policy institute is urging businesses in metro areas such as Poughkeepsie to look for their next customers around the globe and for business leaders to help them.
Selling more goods and services to foreign markets would create jobs, close the wage gap and reset the country's economic trajectory, The Brookings Institution said recently in a special report.
"In the U.S. until now, local economic development has been about attracting Starbucks ... READ MORE
