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Why Cold Flexibility Matters in Plastic Film Manufacturing Every winter brings the same mission-critical question: how can we guarantee plastic films will stay tough, flexible, and reliable even when the temperature plunges to -40°F? Most materials can't handle that kind of cold, cracking, splitting, or stiffening just when you need performance. Achilles USA backs every formulation with rigorous cold weather plastic film testing and decades of real-world results. That means P

Since joining Achilles USA in April 2018, Yesenia Zavala has become a vital member of our production management team. Today, she serves as our Production Control Supervisor, overseeing production control and the color room, two areas that ensure our plastic film manufacturing operations run smoothly daily. But Yesenia's story with Achilles is more than a job title. It's a journey of growth, curiosity, and dedication in the flexible film manufacturing industry. From Mixer to S

Vince Dean's Journey: A Story of Initiative and Growth at Achilles USA When Vince Dean first walked into Achilles USA in 1998, he was a recent University of Idaho graduate ready to make his mark. Starting in the Material Control department, his natural curiosity and initiative quickly set him apart. It wasn't long before an opportunity in the technical department arose. After an interview with managers Mr. Bach and Mr. Negishi, Vince transferred to the engineering department.