Centro Inc Headquarters, 950 North Bend Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317
Advanced Technology
Advanced Technology

  We are committed to elevating the level of technology in rotomolding.

Our outstanding commitment to technological advances in rotomolding is backed by in-house research engineers and the latest equipment dedicated solely to the development and advancement of new technology.

Centro is aggressively innovating rotomolding materials, products, and processes through our own professionals, co-development alliances with suppliers, and sponsorships of university research to provide our customer an unbeatable competitive advantage. Here are some of the ways we deliver on this commitment:

Research Personnel
Led by Dr. Alvin Spence, one of the few people in the world with a Ph.D. in rotomolding, Centro has a team of engineers dedicated to research and development activities.

Research Equipment
An industrial scale, state-of-the-art rotomolding machine, together with a range of test equipment provides Centro with unique in-house research capabilities.

Research Projects
A cross-functional steering team with active top leadership participation provides guidance to our rotomolding research activities. The steering team meets regularly and uses the voice of the customer in establishing our research focus and priorities.

Typical rotomolding research projects include:

• Reduction of processing cycle time
• Optimization of material processing
• Advancement of process controls
• Development of new resins
• Improving new dimensional control
• Advancement of product surface quality
• Development of new processing techniques

Research Partners
Centro is engaged in co-development projects involving key rotomolding suppliers, focused on advancing molding equipment, resins, molds, etc.

Research Sponsorship
Centro utilizes the resources of both national and international research institutions in sponsored research programs. Centro was the first among North American rotomolders to sponsor a Ph.D. research program at The Queen's University of Belfast - recognized by many as the leading rotomolding research institution.

Put Centro's commitment to advanced rotomolding to work for you - email us now to start the process.