Joining Forces and Investing for the Future

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Molding Business Services (MBS) has experienced considerable growth over recent years, which in part is indicative of the health and strength of the entire plastics industry. The demand for MBS’s key services—M&A advisory, recruiting, and consulting—continues to increase. To support this demand today and in the years ahead, MBS has planned several enhancements to its… Read more »

Molding Business Services Acquires Gros Executive Recruiters

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Florence, MA – January 2018 – Molding Business Services of Florence, MA has acquired Gros Executive Recruiters of Franklin, Tennessee. Both firms provide recruiting and executive search services to the plastics industry. Molding Business Services (MBS) was founded in 1998 and during those 20 years, its recruiting division has focused almost exclusively on the injection molding… Read more »

October 2017 Newsletter

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We are pleased to announce that effective October 1, 2017, Jonathan Soucy has stepped into the role of President at MBS. We are thrilled to see Mr. Soucy in this new role, and happy to welcome former president, Terry Minnick, to the position of Chairman.

Soucy to Succeed Minnick as President

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Fall is bringing changes to Molding Business Services.We are pleased to announce that effective October 1, 2017, Jonathan Soucy has stepped into the role of President at MBS. We are thrilled to see Mr. Soucy in this new role, and happy to welcome former president, Terry Minnick, to the position of Chairman. Mr. Soucy spent… Read more »

Sell-Side Transaction Announcement

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Molding Business Services is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to ProPlas Technologies and Sajar Plastics. ProPlas was acquired by Comar, a Graham Partners portfolio company. Sajar was acquired by Universal Plastics of Holyoke, MA.

June 2017 Newsletter

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Private equity investment in the molding industry is at record highs. We have seen numerous high profile buyouts announced on the newswires in the last 2-3 years. So far in 2017, the following noteworthy companies have all been acquired or recapitalized in private equity sponsored transactions: R&D Molders, Xcentric Mold, Richardson Molding, Dutchland Plastics, Plastic… Read more »

Private Equity: Good for Molders and Plastics Processors?

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INTRODUCTION Fueled by historically low interest rates, private equity investment in the molding industry is at record highs. We have seen numerous high profile buyouts announced on the newswires in the last 2-3 years. So far in 2017, the following noteworthy companies have all been acquired or recapitalized in private equity sponsored transactions: R&D Molders,… Read more »

Tips for Acing Interviews

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Congratulations! You’ve made it over the first two hurdles – finding an opening that suits both your interests and qualifications, and securing an interview with the company. Now comes the make-it-or-break-it moment that can send even seasoned veterans into a state of nail-biting nervousness: the interview. Relax! Below are ten tips for interview success, courtesy… Read more »

March 2017 Newsletter

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Finding talented employees can be a difficult task for any business, but it can be especially challenging for plastics processors. Unemployment rates are approaching ten-year lows and, as countless articles suggest, there is an ever-widening skills gap in the workforce. In this tough hiring environment, many businesses turn to staffing and recruiting firms for help…. Read more »

Tips for Success When Working With an Outside Recruiter

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Finding talented employees can be a difficult task for any business, but it can be especially challenging for plastics processors. Unemployment rates are approaching ten-year lows and, as countless articles suggest, there is an ever-widening skills gap in the workforce. In this tough hiring environment, many businesses turn to staffing and recruiting firms for help…. Read more »

Sell-Side Transaction Announcement

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Molding Business Services is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Richardson Molding Incorporated in its January 2017 sale to Owner Resource Group. Click here to learn more.