Murray Plastics Factory Tour - SMTA Joint Event - Gainesville

This is a rare opportunity to walk the floor with the owner and see exactly how a critical piece of the electronics supply chain is built.

Murray Plastics, home of Taylor Reel, produces precision reels used to transport and protect electronic components across automated assembly lines worldwide. These reels are not optional — they are essential. If they fail, production stops.

On this tour, you’ll see how those reels are manufactured at scale — directly from the source.

What You’ll See

This is a working plant. No fluff. No presentations pretending to be a tour.

• High-volume injection molding operations producing precision components
• Taylor Reel production lines supporting global electronics manufacturers
• Tooling and mold systems built for repeatability and tight tolerances
• Automation and material handling driving efficiency on the floor
• Quality control systems required for electronics-grade performance
• Packaging and distribution flow supporting just-in-time delivery

Led by the Owner

This tour will be led by Bill Hall, owner of Murray Plastics / Taylor Reel.

You’re not getting a scripted walkthrough. You’re hearing directly from the person responsible for the operation — how it runs, what matters, and where the challenges are.

That’s where the real value is.

Why This Tour Matters

Most manufacturers never think about reels — until they don’t have them.

Taylor Reel sits upstream of the electronics industry, quietly supporting production lines that demand precision, consistency, and reliability. This tour shows how a Gainesville operation plays a direct role in keeping those lines running.

If you’re in manufacturing, this gives you a better understanding of how your supply chain actually works — beyond your four walls.

Who Should Attend

• Electronics manufacturers and EMS providers
• Engineers, plant managers, and operations leaders
• Supply chain and procurement professionals
• Plastics and injection molding professionals
• GMA members serious about building relationships that lead to business

About the Partnership

This is a joint tour bringing together two strong communities:

• Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
• Surface Mount Technology Association

You’ll be in the room with people who are actively building and supporting manufacturing operations across Georgia.

Bonus: Stay for Lunch

After the tour, we’ll have an optional lunch networking session.

No agenda. No presentations. Just time to sit down with the right people and continue the conversation.

This is where a lot of the real connections happen.

Tour Agenda

9:00 – 9:30 am      Registration, Networking, GMA Welcome  
9:30 – 10:00 am      Tour Host Presentation and Safety Briefing  
10:00 – 11:15 am     Plant Tour  
11:15 – 11:30 am     Wrap up and Summary  

TOUR REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance is limited:
1 Ticket for non-manufacturing companies
2 Tickets for manufacturing companies

CLOSED-TOED/FLAT-BOTTOM SHOES ARE MANDATORY. No High Heels!
No photos are allowed.