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PRODUCT CASE STUDY
WATERFOWL DECOY HEADS
CHALLENGE
A client bought a waterfowl decoy company, but was facing a huge challenge because the existing decoy molds had been destroyed. Our customer had more than ten waterfowl species that needed new molds.
SOLUTION
Midwest Rubber developed a unique process to remove hard rubber waterfowl heads from old existing molds so that they could be used to make new ones. The new molds were a thermoplastic blend created using a roto-cast process. Our solution saved our customer time and money, and gave his new business a fresh start.
Our customer had a concept for a foot-operated duck call, which required significant redesign of a standard call. Our engineers researched and tested and came up with a bellows system that could be used hands-free and produced just the right range of calls that any duck hunter would want.
We helped bring our customer’s innovative concept for a hockey training tool to fruition. We worked together to develop the ideal material and form for a hockey puck rebounder, which is now used around the world and even by the Detroit Red Wings!
We created a stadium cushion that was a “winner.” Not only affordable, its vinyl seal was durable, washable, comfortable and waterproof, and came in a wide range of colors. The result was an ideal promotional product for our customer.
After his decoy molds were destroyed, we helped our client re-purpose some older materials so they could be used to make new molds for more than 10 different waterfowl species. We saved our customer time and money and helped give his new business a fresh start.
WHY MIDWEST RUBBER?
Durability
We can promise that our products perform better and longer than our competition. How? We test each and every design in-house, making sure it can withstand daily wear and tear for years to come. We will also assist in the design process when needed, providing guidance so you receive the best solution possible. Quantifying and testing our solutions ensures that our customers are guaranteed the best results.