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John Klees Enterprise, Inc. - 125 Caldonia Drive - Candler, NC  28715
Phone: 828.667.0580  -  Fax: 828.667.0830  -  E-mail: jklees@johnklees.com

Injection Molding Technology Seminar

This seminar was like loading my brain with an injection molding encyclopedia. John gave all the information that everyone should know that works in plastics.
Mark Schuh, Bemis Manufacturing, Sheboygan Falls, WI

Intense and saturating.
Jim Genzel, Mfg.Engineer, Pass & Seymour LeGrand, Concord, NC

The extent to which John conveys his genuine interest and total enthusiasm for the injection molding industry (and his students) is remarkable and, frankly, quite inspirational.  
Mark T. Drapanas, Plastics Manager, Intralox, Inc. Harahan, LA

Real life approach with real life examples. Not a lot of theoretical nonsense.
Stephen G. Brown, Industrial Designer, Hewlett-Packard, Vancouver, WA  

Now I have a better understanding of how plastic flows in mold cavities. Due to the videos with the glass window on the mold. Improved knowledge of mold and machine types.
John W. Wright Jr., Engineer Tech, TG Missouri, MO

John Klees offers a wide range of technical knowledge and experience in his seminars. His program is a must for anyone involved in the Plastics Industry. His classes are truly a pleasure. John is fun and his technique makes it easy to learn.
Eric D. Beauregard, Hot Runner Lab Technician, Husky Injection Molding Systems, Milton VT

John is obviously very involved with injection molding technology. His passion for the subject only helps to make this seminar more interesting.
Justin Bertheaud, MEG Design Engineer, Intralox, Harahan, LA

One of the best instructors that combined science and practical application to the injection molding process. John was very good at explaining topics, which kept the training very interesting.
Larry Lutz, Lead Engineer at Whirlpool, Evansville, IN

Excellent time spent to gain practical knowledge. Investment in cost of class should be returned many times over by learning costly mistakes to avoid.
Klen Drury, Process Engineer UFE, Inc., Dresser, WI

Bring your questions! Excellent course taught by one of the industry's most experienced and seasoned professionals.

Rebecca J. Smith, Sr.Ind.Engineer, MSA, Murrysville, PA

John is obviously tops in the field of injection molding. I believe his expertise would benefit any individual in the field.
Scott Burdette, Technician, Robert Bosch Corporation, Anderson, SC

John has a great sense of humor and a lot of energy. His presentation is clear and to the point. He has a very thorough understanding of all aspects of injection molding: materials, molds, machinery, processing, etc.                 
Christine Spiess, Proj.Engineer, Owens Illinois, Perrysburg, OH

He has a unique way of explaining things that make them crystal clear when before they made no sense.
Kendra Shoulders, Technical Service Engineer, Amoco Polymers, Alpharetta, GA

Seminars don't get much better and informative than this, and if you leave the course not knowing, it's your fault.
Ralph Willmott, Sr. Mfg. Engineer, Robert Bosch Corp. Anderson, SC

John's practical experience in molding, mold design and mold-making, together with his theoretical education on these subjects combine to make him one of the most credible and valuable teachers I have been exposed to.
James O. Gundlach, Design Engineer, Intralox, Harahan, LA


Scientific Injection Molding

Both instructors are very enthusiastic and passionate about their work. The interaction in the field was of great value.
Steven Tkachok, Project Engineer at Kelch, Germantown, WI

A terrific seminar! My confidence in what I know about plastics + injection molding is through the roof! I like covering all the different aspects of Injection Molding.
Dan Huhn, Materials specialist at Bemis Manufacturing in Sheboygan Falls, WI

Excellent! A highly developed method of presentation aimed at the greatest retention rate for the time allotted. Most University educators could stand to learn these course presentation techniques!
David Robinson, Mfg.Eng.Tech. Lead Tyco/Healthcare, Crystal Lake, IL

I really enjoyed the course, both John's are very passionate and excited about teaching Scientific Molding - It makes the 4 days go by fast.
Lonney Drucker, Research Technician, Solvay Advanced Polymers, Alpharetta, GA

The course was well presented by both John K. and John B.  They presented the information so the average press operator/processor will get the message they are putting out. I would like to thank both men for taking the time to teach their principles.
James Gurney, Process Technician, Fleetguard, Inc. Neillsville, WI

After 25 years of molding I am walking away with the knowledge that I feel will make me an even better molder and trouble shooter.
Jim Kleinmark, Supervisor, Cherry Corporation, Waukegan, IL

Very much enjoyed the course, appreciated the time in answering direct questions, good material, well presented, great enthusiasm. I will be recommending for our other technical reps and will look into Hot Runner seminar for myself.
Steve Cummings, Technical Service Rep., NOVA Chemicals, Inc. Southfield, MI

A tremendous amount of material that I can incorporate as soon as I return to the factory. I would recommend this to anyone involved in any aspect of the plastic industry.
Randy Wahl, Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, QMR Plastics Inc., River Falls, WI

John & John's seminar was packed with so much relevant information, it couldn't possibly be absorbed during one visit. It was so much fun, they should open a resort - "Molding Land".
John Robison, Supplier Quality Engineer, Robert Bosch Corporation, Anderson, SC

Finally after 24 years of working in the injection molding field, someone has been able to explain scientifically why some of the processes work and some don't. I highly recommend this program for anyone that makes machine adjustments and mold design decisions.
Terry Grunke, Process Engineer, Rubbermaid Home Products, Madison, WI

An excellent, up to date, presentation that reduces the complicated injection molding process down to digestible components. After 24 years in the industry, I understand again how much more I need to know and this seminar will significantly change my approach to my job. Thanks.
Timothy Erwin, Tech. Advisor, Pitney Bowes, Danbury, CT

Mr. Klees and Mr. Bozzelli are very passionate about the topic of Injection Molding. Their knowledge of the topic is overwhelming at times. I wish we could keep them here to direct all of our molding processes.
Roy Simmons, Production Technician, Robert Bosch Corporation, Anderson, SC


Mold Design Seminar

Professional seminar, introducing from the basic principles to the workshop application, attendees can have a full and clear understanding of the discussed topics.
Ivan Chung, Project Engineer at Toneluck Electronics Company Ltd. Hong Kong

Great seminar! John has a vast knowledge of the injection Molding trade. If I only retain half of what was taught I will be miles ahead.
Dennis Norman, Mold Designer at Lifetime Products in Clearfield, UT

Excellent class overall. I highly recommend this class for all mold designers whether just entering the area or well experienced. I every tooling engineer in the U.S. attended this class, we well might see molds staying in the U.S. rather than China because the specs would be tightened up.
John A. Mizener, Tooling Manager Graco Children's Products, Macedonia, OH

Very interesting visual aids via sample parts and tooling components. Really enjoyed and learned much from the seminar.
Jeff Funderbunk, Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer, TheraSense, Inc. Alameda, CA

An excellent course! It helped me realize how much I have still to learn about the wonderful industry we work in.
Timothy Austin, Sr. Plastics Specialist, Symbol Technologies, Inc., Holtsville, NY

Class was enjoyable, well delivered and not at a level or speed that couldn't be followed. John took the time to answer every question in detail.
Phillip Hall, Product Engineer, Airtex Products, Fairfield, IL

A very intense and informative seminar. In the past we knew what changes needed to be made in the runner system to balance it. But not understanding why. Now we understand how plastic flows in the runners.
Robert Schoenlein, Sr.Toolmaker, Crown Equipment, New Bremen, OH

This was great! The wealth of information I received will influence my mold designs for years to come.
Scott Sayer, Tooling Engineer, Hewlett Packard, Corvallis, OR

John shows you that there is more than one way to attack a tough molding problem through creative tool design. I highly recommend this course to anyone designing Injection Mold Tooling to enrich your designs. Thanks John and Ali.
Michael Zadrozny, Sr.Plastics Engineer, Graco Children's Products, Exton, PA

I justified the time and cost of this course by the end of the first morning.
Ed Willson, Procurement Engineer, P.S.C., Inc., Eugene, OR

An excellent blend of engineering/scientific theory and practical, "real world" examples. This is my 3rd JKE seminar and, as usual, it has been very informative and well worth the price of admission.
Terry B. Kehne, Engineering Manager, DeRoyal Plastics Group, Powell, TN

24 hours of edge of your seat mold building excitement. I learned more in seminar II & III about what it really takes to build quality molds than I did in 4 years of actually building them. Thanks John.
Wylie P. Carroll, Toolroom Machinist, Extreme Tool & Engineering, Ironwood, MI

In most seminars attendees are happy to learn a few new tricks, but your seminar has given me a hat-full.

Todd E. Kuhn, Sr. Tooling Engineer, Tech Group Tempe, Tempe, AZ

If you know someone who thinks that they know everything - send them to one of John's seminars. They will return humbled and thankful.
Kevin J. Levesque, Amoco Polymers, Alpharetta, GA

John's hands on experience is unbelievable, he can relate to problems and explain from personal experiences to help solve problems.
David A. Trapp, Moldmaker, Owens-Brockway, Erie, PA

No matter how much experience you have in the molding industry, there is a wealth of information to take with you.
Glenn Gramolini, Moldmaker, BIC Corporation, Milford CT

I only wish I had attended a seminar like this sooner. Many of my designs could have been much more simple, better, and more maintenance free.
Mike Topham, Tool Engineer Square D Company, Cedar Rapids, IA

Bring a bigger brain - at least one with a lot of memory!  
Steven Fugate, Designer, Brinkman Tool & Die, Dayton, OH


Hot Runner Seminar

Come prepared to learn the right way to mold and build molds.
Robert LaPorte Jr., Tooling Engineer at Hasbro, East Long Meadow, MA

If you are dealing with Hot Runner molds, this seminar should be required with all involved. Even if you are only dealing with hot sprue bushings, this seminar will pay for itself time and time again!
Brett Riedy, Tool Designer, Centurion International, Lincoln, NE

This seminar simplifies the hot runner system selection process by educating the user in the theory of operation for many of the popular systems.

Craig Stevens, Molding Engineer, BIC Corporation, Milford, CT

Excellent seminar about the fundamentals of Hot Runner Systems useful for part engineers, tool designers, plastic engineers, and mold shop people.
Sam Schlieder, Tool Design Engineer, Key Tronic Corporation, Spokane, WA

John has an extremely large amount of knowledge at the tip of his tongue, unfortunately it is tough to absorb all of it at such a fast pace. Content of the program was untouchable - great job!
Steve Hammond, Tool Engineer, Truck-Lite, Falconer, NY

Incredibly informative. This is the basis of mold design - not taught by anyone that I have seen in 14 years of mold design - the absolute best!!
Peter Todd, Appl. Mold & Tool Designer, Mold-Masters, Georgetown, Ontario Canada 


Design for Moldability Seminar

Good refresher for the experienced engineer.
James F. Moseley, Mfg. Engineer, Lexmark International, Lexington, KY

Great explanation of plastic materials and their behavior during molding.
Sue Schneider, Sr. Project Engineer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Wauwatosa, WI

Great seminar; movie clips and parts/samples were very effective in explaining content. John's 'real life' experiences were very interesting and fit well into his lecture.
Barry Kauker, Stryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA

John is the best in the industry. His complete knowledge of polymer, part design, mold design and processing is unparalleled.
Vincent R. Lomax, Vice President Tech Mold, Inc. Tempe, AZ

This course really opened my eyes to the considerations that go into molding plastics.
Matthew G. Plunkett, Hardware Engineer, Lexmark International, Lexington, KY

John presents an energetic seminar which captures the audience with a mixture of real world examples and humor. Highly recommended!!
Fred Guerrera, Plastics Engineer at Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA

Fasten your seatbelts! Mr. Klees takes you on an "evangelistic" ride through the world of plastics, plastics manufacturing, and design for Moldibility.
Bud Abraham, Industrialization Engineer, Square D, Raleigh, NC

It was a very worthwhile course! While the content of the course is somewhat overwhelming, all participants were able to glean information in their area of interest. Great job!
Jason Stephens, Cost Engineer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Wauwatosa, WI

Excellent! Now know what designers are talking about!
Chris Pevahouse, Engineer, Lexmark International, Lexington, KY

Most knowledgeable of any instructor for a training course I have ever had. It was refreshing to have an instructor with such a depth of understanding of scientific principles and who was not just spouting rules of thumb.
Curtis R. Niemeier, Sr. Engineer at Whirlpool Corporation, Evansville, IN

John ties the fundamentals of polymer physic to molding applications with specific examples of how the product designers and molders can work to assure Moldibility.
Michael A. Brown Ph.D., Mgr. Mfg. Eng. Abbott Labs, Abbott Park, IL

Whether a seasoned veteran needing a refresher or a beginning design engineer, this course will be of great value.
Harry Wellons, Project Engineer, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI

Great delivery, wealth of knowledge and experience, speaks with authority. This seminar is definitely not a sleeper. Great visuals and samples.
Roger Bonham, Proj. Engineer, 3M Company, St. Paul, MN

After hearing John's presentation, you immediately start thinking about your past and future designs and more importantly, how they will change!
Mike Millman, Hardware Design Engineer Hewlett-Packard, Corvallis, OR

Presenter was very enthusiastic in presenting material. He really knew his polymer chemistry and could give practical tips on tool design! Wow!!
Mike Jenkins, Prod. Engineer, John Deere Horicon Works, Horicon, WI


The "need to know" on molding and mold design

Just a note to let you know our people are raving about your presentation. Thank you!!!!!
Jack Bertsch, President of Polymer Conversions, Buffalo, NY

 The combination of John's practical experience and knowledge of theory allows for excellent explanations of why and how things happen in the "Real World" of molding. Johns enthusiasm keeps your interest.

Bruce Brandt, Senior Technician, SSI Technologies, Janesville, WI

Reminds you of things you forgot as well as being highly technical. Very thought provoking.
Stephen Burgess, Tooling Manager, Abbott, Salt Lake City, UT

John Klees is the "guru" in Injection Molding. He can explain the injection molding process better than any other instructor in the business.
Dean DeBok, Technical Service Rep., Solvay Advanced Polymers, Inc., Alpharetta, GA

John and Ali provide an atmosphere which is very comfortable for the time involved with so much information to take in. John does a very good job with limited time and no hesitation with an answer.
Ken Karbowski, Process Technician, Kaysun Corporation, Manitowoc, WI

John's insight into all aspects of molding was very impressive, his ability to answer all questions and customize the course material "on the fly" was extremely beneficial.
Dave Denstaedt, Engineering Manager, SSI Technologies, Farmington Hill, MI

If we use everything we learned in this seminar - Watch out, Plastics Industry!
Mark Wilson, Program Manager, The Hanson Group, Ludlow, MA


Customized Programs

Superb!
Alexander Kim, Molding Engineer, Becton-Dickinson, Sandy UT

Absolute wonderful learning experience!
Dave Taylor, Project Engineer at R&D Tool and Engineering, Lee's Summit, MO

This was the best seminar that I had ever attended. John has prompted me to rethink many of our accepted practices.
John C. Meidenbauer at Caplugs in Buffalo, NY

I don't think anyone could be more knowledgeable in injection molding than Mr. Klees. Just when you thought you were doing things the right way he shows you the correct way to processing and trouble shooting.
Jamie Ross, Injection Supervisor at Leviton Manufacturing, West Jefferson, NC

Excellent seminar and extremely valuable.
Chris Ragonese, Toolroom Lead/Project Engineer at Becton Dickinson in Durham, NC

John is a breath of fresh air. Breathing science and data into the black magic world of injection molding. Engineering is the only way to be successful in today's competitive world. Thanks for the refresher.
Dennis Kelly, Plant Manager of Top Seal Corporation in Edinburgh, IN

John presented in a way that was easy to understand and apply. Presentation was clear and notebook materials were informative.
Adam C. Petersen, Process/Setup Technician, Tek Tool & Plastics, Logan UT

As a plastics engineer I enjoyed the graceful blend of technical and practical information on injection mold design and fundamentals. Would definitely want to attend more of his seminars.
John K. Bellorado, VP Mfg.&Eng., Biomedical Polymers, Inc., Gardner, MA

In two days we were taken on an in-depth rocket-ride covering everything from polymer structure, dynamic behavior of laminar flow, molding machine influences, part design and tool construction. Mr. Klees' captivating style not only kept our attention but also taught us how understanding these properties is so important to hot runner design.
Mark S. Deming, Program Manager Universal Plastic Mold, Baldwin Park, CA
 
John's in-depth knowledge of molds and molding and their inter-actions are amazing. Anyone involved in molding, from a new die setter to an experienced manager will learn many important details. Those who implement the lessons learned are sure to improve their bottom line.
Jim MacDonald, Corporate Tooling Manager, Tyco Healthcare Kendall, Mansfield, MA

Enthusiastic "hands-on", "been there" explanation and approach to injection molding. If you are in plastics, you must attend this seminar.
William H. Martz, Engineering Manager, Sun Star, Latrobe, PA

Excellent presentation of engineering principles applied to polymer molding applications.
Michael E. Ryan, Professor at the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Mr. Klees was tops. I wish he would publish a book because he is so full of knowledge. There is no way I could absorb all of the information he gave in 8 hours. I've had Tobin training, Paulson training, and have read lots of SPE injection molding books, but nothing was as near as interesting and informative about cooling and heating in one setting as this energetic John Klees seminar.
Tim Wasson, I.M. Tech. Furnas Electric Co., Osceola, IA

This seminar was jam packed with tooling design and process knowledge. The presentation given by John Klees was dynamic and well prepared. "Never a dull moment!"
Mark Sporysz, Design Engineer, Polymer Conversions Inc. Orchard Park, NY

John Klees speaks on plastic molding with all of the enthusiasm and vigor of Martin Luther King speaking on human rights!
Robert Beretta, R+D Engineer, Hewlett Packard, Vancouver, WA

The course has highlighted many common sense fundamentals which we may have either forgotten or skipped over but are obvious after they have been explained clearly.
Ian McIlwraith, Senior Engineer, OKI (UK) Ltd., Cumbernauld, Scotland, U.K.

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