The Journal
September 1, 2023
On the outside, it seems like we sell FISA hot runner systems, also known as runner less mold systems. But is that true? I like to think we sell service and savings to our…
July 1, 2023
Summer is a time to enjoy many outdoor activities. Hiking trails, floating rivers, taking road trips, visiting theme parks, and camping to name a few of these activities. It is a…
June 1, 2023
Summer is right around the corner and many plastic molders will have a summer shutdown as a time for refreshing and recharging for most people. However, for the people that keep…
May 1, 2023
April provided several cold spells in Tennessee this year. An old wives’ tale would name these cold spells as “Huckleberry Winter”, Dogwood Winter” or whatever tree in bloom when…
April 1, 2022
Spring officially started in March. We have sprung forward 1 hour into daylight savings time. It would be nice to not have to change time twice a year but that’s another story for…
March 1, 2022
I look forward to this time of year, because the seed catalogs will soon arrive. After a long cold winter, I will start to plan my vegetable garden and my wife will look at the…
January 1, 2022
As we enter 2022, we can see that time does not stand still. My grandmother used to tell me time flies as you get older, I have a better understanding after 50 some years. It’s…
December 1, 2021
Another year has come and gone. As 2021 fades into the sunset, I would like to thank you, our customers, for a good year. The month of December is usually a very hectic time with…
November 1, 2021
November is a season for us to reflect on the things we that are thankful. For me, it is a time of remembering the times as a child. At Thanksgiving, sometimes we would travel to…
October 1, 2021
As September transitions to October many stores are gearing up for Halloween. They have displayed costumes, treats, and yard decorations and ornaments for the people to purchase.…
September 1, 2021
As September is soon coming, there will be a colorful backdrop to the countryside as the leaves turn from green to vibrant red, orange, and yellow. Football is starting to be…
August 1, 2021
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable time of vacation. Many schools have started the new school year and the others will be soon. The baseball season is heading into the…
July 1, 2021
I hope you had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. It is time for backyard cookouts, maybe some time on a lake or river, or just to enjoy casual time with your family. As we…
June 1, 2021
It is hard to believe its June already. Everyone is telling us the 17-year Cicada choir will be visiting us this summer. Many people are starting to plan for a summer vacation…
May 1, 2021
April provided several cold spells in Tennessee this year. An old wives’ tale would name these cold spells as “Huckleberry Winter”, Dogwood Winter” or what ever tree in in bloom…
April 1, 2021
Spring officially started in March. The daffodils have bloomed here in Middle Tennessee and soon it will be safe to put out the tender vegetables like tomatoes and similar plants.…
March 1, 2021
This year marks the 25th year FISA Corporation has been selling our patented Plagate hot runner nozzles out of our US corporate headquarters in Tennessee. While the US operation…
February 1, 2021
Super Bowl LV will be played in Tampa, FL on February 7. The Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s will play the Kansas City Chief’s and the winner will be world’s champion. The Buc’s will be the…
January 1, 2021
Well, as the big ball drops in a lonely Times Square this year, 2021 promises to present many changes. As in most new year’s, there will be some good changes and maybe some not so…
December 1, 2020
The month of December is usually a very hectic time with all the activities associated with the Holiday season. With all the hurrying around, sometimes it is difficult to sit back…
November 1, 2020
October 1, 2020
Fall is a season of change. Looking out my window, I see the leaves on the trees turning from green soon to be brilliant yellows and reds. The temperature is brisk in the mornings…
September 1, 2020
As September approaches, it is a time when families prepare to send their children to school, we plan on our picks for the fantasy football leagues, and we gear up to watch MLB…
August 1, 2020
It is hard to believe that August is here. It does n o t seem it was that long ago that we watched the ball drop-in Times Square. Most everything is different now. Instead of…
July 1, 2020
Summer has finally arrived. July brings many things. For one, Independence Day, July 4, gives us the opportunity to celebrate USA’s birthday. There will be fireworks, cookouts,…
June 1, 2020
Most sports leagues select an MVP, Most Valuable Person, for their season that has outperformed everyone else. Without that person, their team would not have been successful. I…
May 1, 2020
The past couple of months have been very trying globally as not many countries have been able to avoid this COVID 19 virus. As you know, in order to flatten the curve, the US…
April 1, 2020
March 2020 has been a month of uncertainty. The expansion of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is now a global pandemic causing loss of life and major disruptions globally. Middle…
March 1, 2020
March is a month of significance. It marks the end of the first quarter of the year. The time changes from standard time to daylight savings time (March 8, 2020). The NCAA…
February 1, 2020
February is a transitional month. Winter has had its grip on us for about 6 weeks. It’s been cold, rainy, some snow but mostly dreary. I see signs of Spring in my yard as the…
January 1, 2020
As we enter the third decade of the 21 century, we can see that time does not stand still. It seems that most things are in a constant state of change. In many areas, if you don’t…
December 1, 2019
Another year has come and gone. As 2019 transitions to 2020, I would like to thank you, our customers, for a good year. It’s hard to believe it will soon be 2020, but that is…
November 1, 2019
As November begins, it is a season for us to reflect on the things we are thankful for. For me, it is a time of remembering the times as a child. At Thanksgiving, we would have…
October 1, 2019
September 1, 2019
Looking at the calendar, I see Labor Day is just around the corner. With that, there are many changes coming, the weather is starting to cool off a little, the leaves on trees…
August 1, 2019
On the outside, it seems like we sell FISA hot runner systems, also known as runner less mold systems. But is that really true? I like to think we sell service and savings to our…
July 1, 2019
Summer is a time to enjoy many outdoor activities. Hiking trails, floating rivers, taking road trips, visiting theme parks, camping to name a few of these activities. It is a…
June 1, 2019
Summer is right around the corner and many plastic molders will have a summer shut down as a time for refreshing and recharging for most people. However, for the people that keep…
May 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
As the old saying goes “Spring has sprung”. The dormancy of winter has given way to the awakening of nature. The daffodils are coloring the countryside with their blooms, you can…
March 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
Super Bowl LIII is the first Sunday in February. The two teams that have endured a long season and then prevailed in the playoffs will kick it off on Sunday to see which one will…
January 1, 2019
Last Monday night we saw the big ball drop from Times Square as 2018 went into the history books and 2019 burst on the scene. The anticipation of what 2019 will bring is exciting.…
December 1, 2018
Another year has come and gone. As 2018 fades into the sunset, I would like to thank you, our customers, for a good year. The month of December is usually a very hectic time with…
November 1, 2018
November has arrived along with a chill in the air. Baseball’s World Series will crown a new champion in the next few days. Football teams are starting their stretch drive to make…
October 1, 2018
As September transitions to October this weekend and we start the 4 th quarter of 2018, it seems that it was not too long ago that many of us watched the ball drop in Times…
September 1, 2018
Summer is quickly transitioning into Autumn. Temperatures will become cooler, the leaves on the trees will start to paint the landscape with vibrant colors. A relaxing weekend…
August 1, 2018
1 hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable time of vacation. Many schools have started the new school year and the others will be soon. The baseball season is heading into the…
July 1, 2018
Summer is in full swing, we will celebrate Independence Day, and many will take a well-deserved vacation. Where ever your plans take you, apply sun screen, stay hydrated, and be…
June 1, 2018
