Nov 2, 2021   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Parting Line Design Introduces New Technology for Footwear Industry Injection-molded Hooks for Plastic Parts

Parting Line Design has announced a breakthrough technology for the Footwear Industry – a patented one-step injection molding solution that allows for the creation of hook fields directly into plastic parts. This process and product, known as intermold®, streamlines and optimizes manufacturing processes by eliminating material and associated labor costs from attaching hook tapes to plastic; and has a proven track record in many other industries including Medical, Automotive, Aeronautical and Cleaning.

“Through the use of intermold® technology PLD will be able to offer a high-performance, eco-friendly improvement to traditional lacing systems,” said Jack McVicker, Co-Founder and Product Manager for Parting Line Design, LLC.

“Aplix is excited to bring intermold® technology to the Footwear Industry through our partnership with PLD,” says Quresh Sachee, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing for intermold® at Aplix.

The intermold® technology works with various thermoplastic resins, including polypropylene, polyethylene, TPEs, TPUs, acetal and nylon.

About Parting Line Design

Parting Line Design offers technology-driven solutions via the use of intermold® in the Footwear Industry. Parting Line Design is based out of Naples, Florida.