November 2023
How to Get the Most Out of Exhibiting at NPE2024
Annual MAPP Innovation Award Winners Announced
Technology Focus: Automation and Robotics
PLASTICS Launches Recycling is Real Advocacy Campaign
Benchmarking Conference Welcomes Emmy Award-Winning Speaker
Globeius, Inc. to Distribute Mouldpro’s Flosense 1.0 Mold Monitoring System in North America
LS Mtron Injection Molding Machine USA Continues to Expand
Americhem Announces New Executive Leadership
RJG Names Qualified Trainer of the Year
Elevating Conair’s Vision with Superior Products and Customer Service
New Interdisciplinary Labs Bolster US Manufacturing
PCS Company Now Distributing Intelligent Mold Cleaners from FADO Group
Absolute Haitian Welcomes Guests to South Carolina Open House
Evolve Announces Partnership with alphacam to Provide STEP Parts Production In Europe
2024 Annual RJG Global Mold Smart Award Now Open for Applications
Globeius Inc. Named Exclusive Distributor in North America for Preven S.R.L.
October 2023
Best Practices for New Program Start-Up: The Supplier Perspective
Hiring Skilled Labor in an Uncertain Job Market
Changing Industry Dynamics Crunching Plastics Processors for Higher Wages
6 Benefits of Augmented Reality in Manufacturing
Group Acquires a Majority Stake In Garbe Automatisme
PCS Company Names Mark Casey Outside Sales Representative
Rosti North America Opens Digital Innovation Lab
Falcon Plastics Announces Corporate Address Change
Tessy Plastics Appoints New President, Stafford Frearson
Pressure Tester from Globeius Provides Quick and Easy Way to Test Injection Molds
2024 Annual RJG Global Mold Smart Award Now Open for Applications
M. Holland Offers Mfinity™ Line of Sustainable Resins
PolySource Announces Damien Couch as Chief Development Officer
Plastics Industry Association Launches Recycling is Real Advocacy Campaign
Record-Breaking PACK EXPO Las Vegas Exceeds Expectations
September 2023
Benchmarking & Best Practices Conferences
Strengthening Plastics Manufacturing Performance via Management by Exception
Pyramid Molding Group Expands Workforce by 21 to Fuel Anticipated Growth
Wabash MPI and Carver Introduce New Options for PNP Pneumatic Presses
PCS Company Introduces New M-2 Ejector Pins
ENTEK Introduces Screw Layout Designer 2.0
Westec Plastics Introduces Revolutionary Mantle P-200 Metal 3D Printer
Conventus Polymers LLC Announces Opening of Singapore Subsidiary
WITTMANN USA Updates Popular WiConnect! App
Chase Plastics Expands Sustainable Thermoplastics Offering
BinMaster’s New Spin on the Reliable Rotary
August 2023
CMG Plastics Combines Sight and Sound to Increase Safety
Leaders Drive Success by Asking the Right Questions
Looking Ahead to 2023: Markets, Staffing and Investments
Plastics Processors Indicate Slower than Expected Q3 2022, Temper Expectations for 2023
Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference in Indianapolis
PCS Company Launches Low-Level Hopper Alarm
Viking Plastics Recognized for Impressive Performance of Outstanding Quality
BinMaster Flow Detector Prevents Plugged Chutes and Cross Contamination
Hoffer Plastics Welcomes Jeff Klabunde as VP of Operations
RJG’s New Course: Part & Mold Design for Injection Molding
New Sales Management at WITTMANN BATTENFELD
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Vital Plastics, Inc.
US Merchants Grows Molding Operations with LS Mtron Molding Machines
BinMaster 3D Solids Scanner Offers ATEX Certification
Westec Plastics Receives a Mantle Production System
AIM Institute Acquires MoldTrax, Offers Mold Training Courses
Central Plastics Fuels Growth Through Enhanced Capabilities and Sustainable Investments
Globeius, Inc. to Represent Novatec, Inc. in Florida
LS Mtron Names Plastic Equipment Technologies Sales Representative for Texas
SPE Announces ANTEC® 2024 Call for Speakers
LS Mtron Introduces New Models of Its LSG-V Vertical Injection Molding Machines
July 2023
Secondary Education Programs Offer Plastics Opportunities
New Tax Law Rewards Manufacturers for Going Green
What’s New and What’s Possible in Additive Manufacturing for Plastics, Metal and More
The 8 Most Common Efficiency Gaps in Plastics Operations
WITTMANN Integrated Injection Molding Machine Workcells Fuel Comar’s Facility
PolySource and Falcon Engineering Team Up to Revolutionize Sucker Rod Design
Globeius Inc. Represents Maguire Products, Inc. in Florida
VasanthaTech Establishes US Operations in Cincinnati
M. Holland Partners with Febo to Further International Expansion
PCS Company Launches Mold Storage Racks
ENTEK Launches Wear Parts Division
PCS Company Releases Moldshield™
Stratec Acquires Natech Plastics
Conair Group Appoints New Executives Across Platform
LS Mtron Hires B-Automated LLC as Upper Midwest Sales Rep
Polymer Resources Completes Expansion of Its Rochester Compounding Facility
Viking Plastics Receives 2022 Supplier Quality Excellence Award
OTTO Counts on LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines
Bold Laser Automation Announces Advanced Precision MSII003 Workstation
SPE® Announces Kevin Pageau Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award
June 2023
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes to Lead with Empathy
Molding the Market: The Future of Medical Resins
Plastics Executives Report Encouraging Outlook for Automation
A Collision of the Global Supply Chain: Politics, Inflation and Alternative Sources
Top 5 Ways to Turn Failure into Advantage
Globeius Showcases Hot Tip Sprue Cleaner
RJG Names Winners of Mold Smart Award
Plastics Industry Association Announces NPE2024 Sold-Out Show Floor
First Pellets Produced at Orion Performance Compounds
Filmmaking Competition Aims to Get Young People Involved in Manufacturing
Dri-Air Launches Compressed Air Loader
BinMaster Cloud Inventory Systems Simplified for Processors
Kassow Robots Introduces Cobot to North America
CapSen Robotics Launches Picking Software
May 2023
Crisis Communications: Adjusting the Marketing Message
Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME
“Future Proofing” Your Production Workforce
Harbour Results Study: Manufacturing Industry Optimistic Despite Marketplace Challenges
Top 5 Tips for Approaching a Big Data Project
Carbon Introduces LOCTITE® 3843 HDT60
ARI Launches Technology Updates to Max Series
Shimadzu Introduces User-Friendly CT System
HS Inc. Transitions Business Focus to Manufacturing Automation
Mantle Releases High-Precision Shaping Package
Novatec Announces Distribution Partnership with aboni
Motion Ai Opens Facility in Massachusetts
AEC Introduces New Wheel Dryer Line
Movacolor Launches Blender Range
PCS Company Details New Lines of Mold Lifting Rings
LS Mtron Expands ONE-E Injection Molding Machines
LS Mtron Names Sales Rep for Southeast
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag North America Revamps Executive Management Team
M. Holland Obtains ISCC PLUS Certification
T.O. Plastics Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Globeius Inc. Stocking More Moditec Granulators, Spare Parts
RJG’s Math for Molders Course Available on Mobile
Coperion K-Tron Expands ProRate PLUS Feeder Line
Progressive Components Launches Ejector Accelerators
April 2023
Recycled Resins Fill Sustainability Gaps in Plastic Processing
North American Outlook: Inflation is the Focus
Champion Plastics Innovates with Plasma Treating Automation
Finding Waste on the Plant Floor
Conair Introduces Compact Shredders
Dynamic Conveyor Launches DynaPro™
SPE Announces Call for Nominations for Automotive Awards
Niigata Machine Creates Spinoff for Injection Molding Business
Gemstar Manufacturing Announces New Leadership
Foster Supply Chain Solutions Hires Rep for Midwest Business Development
Globeius to Carry New Water Filters from Mouldpro
Space Draw Exhibition Garners More Than 1 Million Square Feet for NPE2024
INDCO Mixers Offer Economy, Immediate Availability
WITTMANN Releases 2022 Sales Results
OMV Technologies Hires New CEO
M. Holland, Lavergne Partner to Distribute PCR Resins
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America to Merge with Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas
Conair Demonstrates Moisture Minder® Sensor
Orion Performance Compounds Storms onto the Scene
Pacific Plastics Injection Molding Receives Medical Device Certification
March 2023
Four Steps to Improve Supply Chain Forecasting
Managed Service Providers are Critical to Securing Smart Factory
How Does Healthcare Delivery Differ from Pizza Delivery?
Molding the Market: The Future of Medical Resins
IDTechEx Explores Nine Startups Innovating Polymer Additive Manufacturing
Neutrex Owner and Founder Passes Away at 93
SABIC Makes Circular Solutions Production Plans
Foster Corporation Announces New Brand ID For Distribution Business
Teamvantage Launches Parent Company: Velosity
ACC Coatings Debuts Updated Website
Plante Moran Survey Focuses on EV Transition
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Doubling Machine Production Capacity in China
February 2023
Digital Marketing at iD Additives: Real Results with Quality over Quantity
Employee Benefits: Rising Costs vs. Necessary Incentives
Despite Supply Chain Improvements, Skepticism Remains
Resolutions for Workforce Development in 2023
Quantum Storage/M&M Plastics Purchases LS Mtron Machines
DELMIAWorks SHOPWORKS Adds Widget for Assembly Manufacturing
Creative Technology Under New Leadership
Aurora Plastics Announces New COO
Maguire Debuts ULTRA 2000 Dryer Model
LS Mtron Forms New Entity and Announces New President
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Expands All-Electric Platform
RJG Launches Material Handling Course
Harbour Results Hires Business Development Manager
M. Holland Restructures Leadership Team
Paulson Offers Advanced Course in Spanish
PCS Company Distributes i-mold Tunnel Gate Inserts
Sussex IM Announces New President/CEO and Leadership
Caprio Joins LS Mtron as President of Sales
January 2023
Top 5 Plastics Business Articles of 2022
Raising the Bar on Recruitment and Retention
Strategic Alternatives: Insights on Ownership Transitions
US is More Profitable Than China for Plastics-Based Manufacturing
Booklist: We Already are Leaders
2022 Chase Plastics Giving Card Campaign Winners Announced
RJG Adds LS Mtron Molding Machine at North Carolina Training Facility
GROB Introduces Customizable Tower Pallet Storage System
Atlas Copco Launches Water Chiller Range
Chase Plastics Partners with Elastron
PolySource Adds LAPEROS® LCP to Its Resin Solutions
LS Mtron Names Millholland Conrad as Midwest Sales Representative
Conair “Common Control” for Dryers Brings New Features
Venture Plastics Purchases Nissei Machine, Strengthens Manufacturing and Operations
December 2022
Building Resilience Together at the MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference
Find Sources for Plastics Equipment and Consumables
What to Make of Recession Angst
NIST Awards Funding to Study Plastic Waste Reduction
Booklist: Putting the “Pro” in Procrastinate
DeKALB Molded Plastics Announces Ownership Change
Starrett Appoints Director of Operations and Continuous Improvement
PCS Company Makes Appointments
LS Mtron Hires Business Development Manager
Fortify Appoints Lawrence Ganti as CEO
MAC Automation Concepts Completes Facility Expansion
Harbour Results: North American Tooling Spend Forecasted to Reach $8.3B in 2025
NewCo Plastics Acquires PM Mold
Conventus Becomes Distributor for AGC Chemicals Americas
November 2022
What’s New and What’s Possible in Additive Manufacturing for Plastics, Metal and More
Plastics Industry Responds to Greenpeace Report, Attacks on Plastic Recycling
Top 5 Reasons to Try Reverse Mentoring
Globeius Distributes Mouldpro ApS Descaling Pump
Wilmington Machinery Debuts Series IV 8-Station Machine
Natech Plastics Awarded Long Island Top Workplaces 2022
Progressive Components Releases Performance Standards, Introduces ProFile v4
Wisconsin Plastics Inc. Celebrates 50 Years
Aurora Plastics Merges with Enviroplas
RJG Announces Course in Graph Interpretation for Injection Molding
Venture Plastics Purchases Additional Nissei Machine
PTi Announces Next Generation uCAMS™ Plus
Allegheny Expands Leadership Team
AMUG Opens Registration for 2023 Conference
Discovery Education Presents Resources from STEM Careers Coalition
Robot Guide from KUKA Aims to Streamline Automation
October 2022
Going for Gold: Safety in the Workplace
Processors Increase Wages Amid Historically High US Inflation Rate
Recruitment and Retention: Ideas from Other Processors
Top 5 Renewable Energy Sources
It’s Time to Intentionally Connect
Maguire Releases New Equipment
Evolve Additive Solutions Hires VP of Sales and Marketing
Amco Polymers to Distribute Celanese Products
Conair Extends Line of Thermolator TCUs, Launches Moisture Monitor Sensor
PCS Company Now Distributing MIN-LUBE Grease
WITTMANN Battenfeld Launches Gas Pressure Technology
Mantle Announces Commercial Launch, Availability of 3D Printers
Recipients Announced for Charles F. Sears Dri Air Industries Scholarships
Viking Plastics Announces Promotion
BMG Announces NextGen Controls
ICE Flex Becomes WITTMANN Digital
Additive Manufacturing Industry to Surpass $41 Billion by 2033
Paulson to Release New Training Programs
ACS Group Names Southeast Regional Sales Manager
KIEFEL Packaging GmbH Names Dual Leadership
Micro Mold Undergoes Renovations for New Equipment
MachineMetrics Releases Connector for Universal Robots
Wilmington Machinery Launches Medium Pressure Injection Molding Machine
September 2022
MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference: Building Resilience
China’s Threat to Itself and the World
Techniques for a Successful Mold-Building Relationship
Finding and Assessing New Business Opportunities
Top 5 Things to Know about Manufacturing.gov
James Porter Joins Beacon MedTech Solutions
Conair Offers SmartServices® Platform
Trexel Expands MuCell® Blow Molding Technology
Amco Polymers: 2022 Electrical and Electronics Summit
Aurora Plastics Breaks Ground on Expansion
TruArc Partners Acquires Molded Devices
Erie Molded Packaging Celebrates 40 Years
Processors Turn to Gear Pumps to Boost Extruder Output
Worldwide Plastics Industry Focuses on K 2022
Stratasys Acquires Covestro’s Additive Manufacturing Business
PCS Company Launches CableXChecker®
Stout Acquires Davis & Hosfield
ATC Invests in New Facility and LS Mtron Machines
ParaMatters Joins the Carbon Platform
Viking Plastics Expands Jeffersonville Facility
KKR Agrees to Sell Minnesota Rubber and Plastics to Trelleborg
August 2022
Five Common HR Challenges in the Plastics Industry
Who Supports the Leaders? The Role of the Business Support Team
Plastics Processors Identify Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Landscape
m-hub Connects the Plastics Industry
10 Tips to Help Prevent Dust Explosions, Reduce Hazardous Risks
Natech Installs Three New Injection Molding Presses
Beaumont Advanced Processing Announces Expansion
Conair Announces Thermolator TW-T
PCS Company Develops Nozzle Leak Detector
RJG Launches Website, Training Academy
Absolute Haitian Debuts Multi-Injection Molding Machines
Portable Alligator Shear Reduces Oversized Plastic Scrap
OMV Technologies Appoints VP of Sales and Marketing
Comau Unveils Industrial Robot
DELMIAWorks Releases White Paper on Supply Chain Volatility
M. Holland Launches Packaging Portfolio
Viking Plastics Receives 2021 GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award
LS Mtron Names CSM for North America, Consolidates Service Groups
Paulson Releases New Advanced Training Course
Hoffer Plastics Named “Business of the Year” in Hometown
Trexel, MuCell Extrusion Reach Agreement
July 2022
An Effective Approach to Toolmaker Evaluations
Check Fraud Scheme Stopped with Positive Pay
What Are the Real Threats to the Economy?
Scientists Make Plastic More Degradable Under UV Light
Bio-Based Plastics Packaging Gets Boost from Ultrasonic Welding Technology
OSHA Offers Tips for Suicide Prevention
Metro Plastics Technologies Sold to New York Investment Firm
Wipfli Releases Results of Resilient Manufacturers Study
Plaskolite Acquires MXL Industries
Viking Plastics Jeffersonville Ships First Molded Part
RJG’s 2023 Mold Smart Award Open for Applications
DELMIAWorks Releases “The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing Software”
Dynamic Conveyor Introduces Roller Conveyor
Wittmann USA Helps Westfall Technik Start Up Chicago Plant
June 2022
Plants Experiment with Alternate Work Schedules
A Higher Meaning to Work at Belmont Engineered Plastics
Every Plant Needs to Conduct a Cyber Risk Assessment
Top 5 Ways States are Investing in Manufacturing
Booklist: We Already are Leaders
Chase Plastics Celebrates 30 Years
Viking Plastics to Add Capacity
RJG Inc. Launches New Website and Training Academy
Conair Launches PipeMaster Cooling Tank
ACS Group Launches MiVue Software
Reshoring Initiative® 2021 Data Report
May 2022
Stress Testing the Business: Five Lessons from Plastic Molding Companies
When Customers Hold Their Hands Up: Lead Response
OSHA Launches Regional Program on Workplace Noise
Harbour Results Releases Findings from Manufacturing Pulse Study
Paulson Training Unveils Spanish Version of SkillBuilder
Plastics Industry Association Announces Top Leadership Appointments
ENTEK Manufacturing Promotes Three New Vice Presidents
PMT Announces Major Rebranding Initiative
PCS Company Introduces TC50 Hot Runner Temperature Controller
LS Mtron Customer Crestwood Industries Expands Molding Operations
April 2022
Q&A: Automation in Plastics Molding Plants
Monitoring Costs of Health Benefits: What’s the Magic Number?
State of the Plastics Industry Report Leads to Optimism
New Report Looks into Perceptions of US Manufacturing Industry
Top 5 Tips for Coexisting with Today’s Business Chaos
Research into Sugar-Based Plastics Shows Shape of Things to Come
Mouldpro Line of Safety Couplings Aim to Provide Safe Operation
Stratasys Expands GrabCAD Software Partner Program
Plastiblow Forms New Company for North America
DelmiaWorks Releases White Paper on Gaining Control of Manufacturing Processes
Progressive Components Launches Configurable CADalog
Plastikos Wins North America RJG Mold Smart Award
LS Mtron Introduces AI-Based Smart Injection Molding System
March 2022
New Facility Construction: Designing for the Future
The Complexity of Machine Rates in the Plastics Processing Industry
From the Vault: Spring Cleaning in the Tool Room
Aftermarket Partnerships Maximize Equipment Performance
Paulson Launches 2022 Simtech Injection Molding Challenge
RJG Announces Essentials of Injection Molding Course
Rack-Storage Names Globeius Inc. as Exclusive North American Distributor
Americhem Releases 2023 Color Trends
Carbon Unveils Flame-Retardant Resin
PPTA Program Aims to Elevate Injection Molding Workforce
Molded Dimensions Acquires GlobalTech Plastics
Star Plastics Invests $5 Million in Equipment
February 2022
What Processors Can Do to Maintain a Healthy Flow in Their Resin Supply Chain
Sales Strategies to Attract New Business
Five Key Points CEOs Should Address in Their IT Services Contracts
Setting Priorities and Creating Habits
LS Mtron Releases New Injection Molding Machine
Plastic Molding Technology Acquired by Tide Rock
Absolute Expands Sales Management Team
Coperion K-Tron Announces ProRate PLUS Feeder Line
Stout Ranks as Top Fairness Opinion Provider
M. Holland Company Improves EcoVadis Index Score
Heartland and Ravago Americas Execute a Joint Development
Paulson Names 2021 SimTech Injection Molding Champion
January 2022
Top 5 Plastics Business Articles of 2021
State of the Plastics Industry
What’s Up with Inflation These Days?
Attracting Moms as a Workforce Segment
WITTMANN Group Changes Brand Strategy
Plastic Design & Manufacturing Transfers Ownership
TriMech Acquires InterPRO Additive Manufacturing Group
Chase Plastics Announces Winners of 2021 Giving Card Campaign
Viking Plastics Hires Two Employees
New Course Available at Paulson Training Programs
Slide Products Partners with One Tree Planted
December 2021
Going Green is Good for Business at PMT
Lessons Learned in Benchmarking & Best Practices
Find Sources for Plastics Business-Related Equipment and Consumables
Annual MAPP Innovation Award Winners Announced
Assessing CRM Software in Manufacturing
Lori Eastman Joins Viking Plastics
Chase Plastics Announces Annual Giving Card Campaign
Injequaly Opens Injection Molding Plant in Brazil
ASTM International Signs Memorandum of Understanding
Brown Machine Group Names General Manager
Tessy Plastics Purchases Additional Campus, Increases Square Footage
Forward AM Opens Center in Detroit
BinMaster Releases Redesigned NCR-80
Stratasys Delivers Open Software Platform
November 2021
Leaders Never Stop Learning: The “Building Leaders of Character” Program
No-Cost Energy Assessments Offered by DOE’s Industrial Assessment Center
Stout Publishes Plastics Industry Update Report for Q3 2021
Top 5 Overlooked Groups for Workforce Development
Study: Indiana Manufacturers Ready to Tackle Data, AI
DELMIAworks Releases White Paper
Wilmington Machinery Continues Development of Blow Molding Machines
SPE Automotive Division Names Award Finalists
AMCO Polymers Launches Mobility Initiative
PMT Achieves ISO 14001 Registration
Chase Plastics Appoints CEO, President
Mold-Masters Debuts Technologies at Fakuma 2021
M. Holland, Covestro Broaden to Distribute Polycarbonates in Mexico
SABIC Upgrades Largest Plant in the Americas
Stratasys to Acquire Outstanding Stake in Xaar 3D
Fluke Reliability Releases Vibration-Monitoring Tool
October 2021
Benchmarking Conference Welcomes Keynote Speaker Matthew Kelly
Six Things Manufacturers Should Do with Safety Data Sheets
Competitive Nature Improves Quality at Dymotek
Protecting Workers in a Post-Pandemic Manufacturing Environment
From Surviving the Resin Shortage to a Zero-Scrap Footprint
First RJG Global Mold Smart Award Open for Applications
DW Prouty Joins BinMaster Network
Report: Reshoring Poised to Surge 38% to Record High
PMT Invests in New Equipment to Support Growth
Nexeo Plastics Names Nathan Wiker as Expansion Leader
Star Plastics Appoints Donald Wiseman as CEO
Wilmington Machinery Redesigns Molding Machines
Natech Plastics Introduces Custom Extraction Tube
Plastic Components Inc. Acquires SMI Molding, LLC
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Breaks Ground on Innovation Center
Hoffer Plastics Launches ‘Break the Mold’ Initiative
September 2021
Automating Processes Beyond the Production Floor
Preview: MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference
We Got What We Wanted … Now What?
Additive Manufacturing: Emerging into a Post-COVID World
Harbour Results Adds Plastics Industry Veteran Gene Mussel
Aurora Plastics Announces Change in Ownership
Pyramid Plastics Announces Equipment Expansion
Progressive Components Adds Nozzle Tip
Jesco Molding Uses Wittmann Primus Robots
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics to Showcase Plans for Innovation Center
BinMaster Catalog Features New Inventory Management Solutions
Conventus Polymers Strives for Diversity
Absolute Haitian Launches Mars III in US, Canada
Asahi Kasei Plastics Names President and CEO
August 2021
Five Places to be on the Lookout for Fraud
Successful Transition: Leadership Changes in a Pandemic
Understanding Cleanrooms and Their Successful Use in Plastics Decoration
When You See a Fork in the Road, Take It
Top 5 Presentations on Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings by DOE Better Plants Partners
Asaclean Announces PLUS Grade Release
Nexeo Plastics Acquires Nevicolor
Carbon Expands Materials Range
RJG Announces New Logo, Branding
Henkel 3D Printing Facilities Achieve Quality Standard
Viking Plastics Names Shawn Gross VP of Culture and Business Development
DSM, Sabic Combine Efforts to Create Recycled-Based Product
MachineMetrics Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Diversified Plastics Appoints Business Development Manager
Emerson’s Ultrasonic Systems Reduce Mold Cleaning Times
Wittmann Battenfeld Sets Company Record for Robot Sales
July 2021
Finding Waste on the Plant Floor
Manufacturers Losing the Battle Against Healthcare Insurance Companies
Blast from the Past: A Return to 1990s Economics
Purdue Innovation Could Make Recycling More Profitable
Are You Shipping Cash with Your Packaged Products?
Mueller Prost Joins Forces with Wipfli LLP
Target Corp. Commits to 20% Virgin Plastic Reduction Goal
Massachusetts Plastic Blow Molding Company Breaks Ground on Expansion
New Materials Testing Software Focuses on Rubber and Plastics
Stratasys Introduces PolyJet 3D Printing Solutions
Hillenbrand Announces CEO Retirement and Succession Plan
Graham Engineering Promotes Vladmir Ilyutovich
SABIC Takes Part in Thermoplastic Recycling Study
June 2021
15 Years of Plastics Business Magazine
Products and Services Showcase for the Plastics Processing Industry
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Names Technical Competition Winners
Top 5 Operational Practices of Exemplary Manufacturing Plants
Paulson Reports Record Seminar Registration Despite COVID-19
iD Additives Presents iD ZoomChats
AIM Molders’ Series Now Accredited
BinMaster Offers Compact Non-Contact Radar for the Cloud
Chroma Color Concentrates Available for 3D Printing Applications
WITTMANN Releases S-Max 3 Screenless Granulator
Sentinel™ System Monitors Environmental Changes Impacting Cleanroom Conditions
Harbour Results Partners with AutoForecast Solutions
Techniplas Acquires Parts of Nanogate
May 2021
Bamar Plastics Saves Time, Bolsters ROI with STEPsaver Mobile Cart
Reduce Electrical Shock Incidents by Relying on Safety-by-Design
Evaluating Surface Pretreatment Technologies
North American Manufacturing Rebounding from a Challenging 2020
Seven Ways to Lower Plastic Injection Molding Costs
Falcon Plastics Announces Leadership Changes into 3rd Generation
SPE® Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition Announces Call for Nominations
IDTechEx: New View on 3D Printed Materials, Metal Additive Manufacturing
Moldex3D 2021 Unlocks Competitive Edge for Plastic Businesses
Oerlikon Signs Agreement to Acquire INglass
PolySource Announces Expansion to POK Material Line
PLASTICS Releases New Safety Standard for Robotics and Injection Molding
New Simulation Support Application Released for The Hub by RJG
SABIC Joins Collaborative Scholarship for Chemicals Industry Workforce
April 2021
Automation Increases Safety on the Plant Floor
Negotiating Customer Supply Agreements
What I Wish I Knew About Selling My Business Before I Sold My Business
Top 5 Learning Styles of Skilled Workers
Viking Plastics Honored for 15 Years of Active MAPP Membership
Proco Launches Next-Gen Case Packer
New Mold Transfer Application on The Hub by RJG
Frigel Introduces Self-Contained Portable Air-Cooled Chillers
BinMaster Releases White Paper
WITTMANN Looks Ahead with Optimism
Slide Offers Slide Hi-Temp Purge
ECO™ Air-Cooled Chillers from Conair Offer Operational Flexibility
Randy Feese Appointed VP of Operations for Garner Industries
Absolute Haitian Offers Three Options for 2021
March 2021
Use Automation to Monitor Resin Inventory
Building a Culture of Gratitude through Social Media Interaction
Manufacturing Training and Jobs for the Reentry Population
Tips for Troubleshooting Thermoforming Technology
SPE® Seeks Nominations for Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala
ASTM International Transitions May, June In-Person Standards Meetings to All Virtual
Plastic Parts Inc. Honored in “We’re All Innovating” Contest
Sussex IM Partners with Breathewire, 4ocean to Develop Sustainable Mask Product
Venture Plastics Adds Two Nissei Presses
Trademark Plastics Earns MedAccred Accreditation
Conair Updates Mini-DeDuster® C-50 Separator
Dynamic Conveyor Introduces High-Impact Conveyor
Nexeo Plastics Names Chief Commercial Officer for North America
Intertech Invests in Technology to Support New Business Growth
Progressive Components Introduces RhinoFeet™ and RhinoToes™
Dri-Air Offers SmartView Desktop App
M. Holland Launches 3D Printing E-Commerce Website
Bausano Introduces Next Gen Twin-screw Extruders
Samantha Sherrell Cross Named President of Encompass Manufacturing
February 2021
Regrind, Reuse, Recycle: Plastikos Medical Makes Sustainability a Top Priority
Technology Trends in Auxiliary Equipment
In-Mold Decorating Continues to Expand
ANTEC® 2021 To Now Take Place in May
ASTM International Cancels April In-Person Standards Meetings
Stout Plastics Industry Update: 2020 Year in Review
Paulson Introduces Paulson University
Precision Custom Products Promotes Three Associates
Seaway Plastics Engineering Acquires Wright Engineered Plastics
Viking Plastics Molds Battery Coolant Parts for Hybrid Jeep Wrangler
Penn Color’s penneffex™ Sparks Innovation in Consumer Goods Packaging
Pyramid Molding Group Debuts as Parent Company to Industrial Molds and Pyramid Plastics
Husky Introduces UltraShot™ Injection System
Sepro Completes Redesign of Success Range
Conair Introduces SmartFLX™ Conveying Control
Diversified Plastics Increases Vertical-Press Capacity
January 2021
Top 5 Plastics Business Articles of 2020
Containing the Threat: Viking Plastics Takes on Cybersecurity During the Pandemic
Compensation Amid a Pandemic: Trends in the Plastics Industry
PLASTICS Cancels In-Person Components of NPE2021 Orlando Show
Steps for Accomplishing Successful ‘Smart Factory’ Initiatives
Brown Machine Group Launches BMG Advanced Digital Readiness™ Platform
SPE Expands ANTEC® 2021 with Attendee Options, Networking, International Focus
M. Holland’s 3D Printing Group Partners with EOS on SLS and Other Materials
Intertech Receives MedAccred® Accreditation
Chem-Trend Offers On-the-Fly Purging with Ultra Purge™ 100X
Virtual MAPP Booth Leads to Connections for iD Additives
Tosaf Color Service Offers New Metal Effect Masterbatches
Steve Maxson Named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Custom Profile
Aurora Plastics Names Mike Klein as Chief Financial Officer
December 2020
Are Women the Answer to Manufacturing’s Talent Crisis?
From the Editor: December 2020 ENews
Plastics Manufacturers Face Four Priorities in 2021
2020 and 2021: No End to Chaos in Sight
Top 5 Tips for Giving Effective Feedback
iD Additives Adds Products to Its Eco-Pro 360 Product Line
Diversified Plastics Appoints Vincent Pope as Engineering Manager
Hoffer Plastics Prioritizes Hiring Veterans
Husky Launches NexPET™ Preform Molding System
Trademark Plastics Partners with Wittmann Battenfeld
MCAM Commercializes Injection Moldable Polymer Compounds
November 2020
Training Matrix: The Roadmap for Employee Advancement
Dianna’s Favorite Speaker from the MAPP Benchmarking Conference
The Impact of COVID-19 on Plastics and Parallel Industries
Top 5 Tips for Upping Diversity and Inclusion
Henkel, Carbon Expand Relationship to Develop Industrial 3D Printing Market
Shannon Adds Thermal Reusable Insulation Blanket to Lineup
RJG Announces Software for The Hub®
Tooling Tech Group Releases Brochure on FLEXBASE Modular Automation Cell
M. Holland Company Expands into Ireland, UK Polymer Markets
ACS Group Names Bob Deitrick Vice President of Sales
Diversified Plastics Vice President Annette Lund Retires after 42 Years
Sepro Group Launches Virtual Showroom
October 2020
Additive Manufacturing’s Vision for Molders
MAPP Benchmarking Conference Starts in 18 Days
Applying Industry 4.0 in Plastics Processing
Revamping Healthcare at Vital Plastics
Plastics Industry Association Announces Registration for NPE2021
Registration Opens for First of Its Kind PACK EXPO Connects
SPE Announces ANTEC® 2021 Call for Technical Papers
Paul Tayler Appointed Chief Executive of Nexeo Plastics
Polymer Conversions is Now Part of the Medbio Family of Companies
RJG’s Lynx Stroke/Velocity Sensor Now More Robust
Revised WITTMANN Robot Model WX153 Offers New Options
Banner Engineering Launches Business Unit
Chem-Trend Showcases Preform Coating System
Aurora Plastics Joins Vinyl Sustainability Council
Kruse Training Launches Molding Defects Level 2 Training Program
September 2020
Program Launch Best Practices in a Pandemic-Pressed World
From the Editor: September 2020 ENews
MAPP Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference
Economic Smooth Sailing or Headed for the Rocks?
What Manufacturers Should Know About Prescription Drug Use
Free Webinar: Smart Lasers in the World of Plastics
PMC SMART Solutions Helps Venti-Now Manufacture Lifesaving Emergency Ventilators
Conair TrueRate® Tracks Changes in Resin Inventories, Simplifies Resin Dispensing
Viking Plastics Launches Updated Website
UMass Lowell Researcher Invents 3D-Injection Hybrid Printing Process
Novation Produces Record PPE Volumes to Meet COVID-19 Demand
Clariant ColorWorks™ Applies IR-Detectable Technology to Make Dark Colors More Recyclable
Nexeo Plastics Expands North American Inside Sales Center
Coperion K-Tron Introduces KCM-III Feed Controller
SABIC Plant to Operate On 100% Renewable Power
Dynamic Conveyor Offers New Conveyor Developed for Plastic Blow Molding Machines
PolySource to Grow Partnership with EMS-GRIVORY America
August 2020
The Importance of Training for Plastics Companies
Laurie Harbour Among 15 Honorees in Inaugural Class of Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame
CDC Offers Supplemental COVID-19 Operational Guidance for Manufacturing Sector
Cautious Optimism is Overwhelmed by Economic Shock and Uncertainty
RJG Offers How-To Video Series, New Online Courses
DSM Takes Over Part of Clariant’s 3D Printing Business Portfolio
Moldworx Consolidates into New Facility, Makes N95 Masks
Harbour Results Expands Team with Manufacturing, Research Experts
Grand Traverse Plastics to Expand with Lights-Out Manufacturing Facility
Metro Mold & Design Making Parts for Disposable Face Shields
Penn State Behrend Takes Delivery of Consigned Electric Zeres Injection Molding Machine
Sussex IM Announces Plans for ISO Class 8 Clean Room Addition
Arburg Introduces Its Largest Packaging Machine
Penn Color Introduces UV Enhancer for PVC Compounds and Extruded Profiles
Eck Plastic Arts Adds 1,012-Ton Mars II S Molding Machine
July 2020
From the Editor: July 2020 ENews
Harbour Results Announces Findings from Second COVID-19 Study
Diversified Plastics White Paper Discusses Design for Manufacturing
PMT Manufactures, Donates PPE Mask Straps to Health Workers
Grand Traverse Plastics Hires Plastics Veteran as Director of Product Development
Revere Plastics Systems Acquires Two Techniplas Plants
General Motors Awards Platinum Supplier Status to Viking Plastics
Chase Plastics Increases Capacity at South Bend Warehouse by 60%
Plastic Molding Manufacturing Adds Injection Molding Machine
Currier Plastics Hires Quality Manager
Conair Introduces Sensor Kits to Connect to SmartServices™
Sepro America Offering ‘Virtual’ Robot Training
Pacific Plastics Injection Molding Unveils Facility Expansion
June 2020
Molding the Market: The Future of Medical Resins
From the Editor: June 2020 ENews
Sales Survival: How to Stay Vital and Essential
COVID-19: Business Policies and Best Practices
UV Disinfection Association Updates Website with New Resources
SPE® Announces Call for Nominations for Competition & Gala
AMI: Free Registration for Plastics Expos; Co-Located Conferences Announced
Paulson Offering Virtual Classes, Seminar
RJG Goes Virtual, Offers Online Training and Services
US Department of Labor Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For Coronavirus
Progressive Offers Remote Validation Kit, ProFile® System, Expanded Bar Lock Products
Dynamic Conveyor Introduces Specialty Conveyor Line
Chase Plastics Partners with LANXESS to Distribute Durethan® PA6 and Pocan® PBT
MBS Releases 2019 Plastics Salary Survey Results
May 2020
Using a Web-based Document Control and Training Platform at Automation Plastics
Plastics Industry Shifts Priorities to Respond to COVID-19
Sales Strategies: Strategic Planning for Greater Sales Success
Sales Strategies: How to Balance Customer Satisfaction and the Bottom Line
Stout Releases Plastics Industry Update for Q1 2020
Conair Offers Portable Multi-Hopper Drying System
ARI Takes Steps to Support Customers Through COVID-19 Pandemic
Routsis Training Offers Free Online Gap Analysis Testing
US Dept of Labor Announces $42.5 Million in Youth Apprenticeship Grants
Ferris State Asks for Help with Internship, Job Opportunities
Tooling Tech Group Announces FLEXBASE Modular Automated Work Cell
Rogan Set to Produce 500,000 Parts for Ventilators
Injequaly Brazil Adds 800-Ton Press
April 2020
MAPP Releases COVID-19 Policies Report and Launches Resources Hub
From the Editor: April 2020 ENews
Spring Cleaning in the Tool Room: 5 Jobs to Do Now
Prepare for Coronavirus Impacts on Your Business
Young Professionals Network Filling Leadership Gap
ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19
Stratasys Ramps Up Production of 3D-Printed Personal Protection Equipment
Plastic Molding Technology Expands Footprint in El Paso
US Dept of Labor Announces Nearly $100 Million in Apprenticeship Grants
Industry Veteran Tom Betts Retires from Wittmann Battenfeld
RJG Germany GmbH Opens Injection Molding Training Facility
Plastikos Invests in Equipment to Advance Micro Molding Capabilities
March 2020
From the Editor: March 2020 ENews
Nationally Funded Program Offers Assistance to Manufacturers
Forecasts are Changing for Plastics Manufacturers in 2020
Resin Distributor PolySource Extends Service into Europe
Proposed ASTM Standard Will Update Requirements for PVDF Materials
2020 IMDA Awards Competition Accepting Entries
Paulson Introduces 2020 SimTech™ Injection Molding Monthly Challenges
Tooling Tech Group Announces Completion of TTG Automation Expansion
Plastics Machinery Shipments Stayed Low in 2019 Despite 4th Quarter Uptick
February 2020
A Message from the Plastics Business Managing Editor [VIDEO]
For the Sake of Clarity: Crescent Industries Updates Job Descriptions
Market Outlook: The Future of 3D Printing
Stout 2019 Annual Report Now Available
Routsis Aims to Make Mobile Learning Easier with New App
RJG’s CoPilot™ Now with Cavity Pressure Monitoring
Husky Appoints Tony Black to Lead Customer Success Management Organization
January 2020
A Message from the Plastics Business Managing Editor [VIDEO]
Top 5 Plastics Business 2019 Articles
PCI Focuses on Culture through Ownership, Leadership Transitions
Rising Compensation, Increased Turnover Rates and Slow Hiring for Plastics Companies
Educational Opportunities at PLASTEC West 2020
M. Holland Promotes Leaders in Resale Group to Advance Growth
Paulson Names 2019 SimTech™ Injection Molding Winner
Westec Plastics Corporation Updates Brand Identity
RJG® and HRSflow Partner to Provide Advanced Process Control
Clariant to Sell Masterbatches Business for Nearly $1.6 Billion
Stratasys Appoints Yoav Zeif as Chief Executive Officer
Caprio Joins ENGEL North America’s Leadership Team
