ENews Archive

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

Piab Group Acquires COVAL

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

Novatec Unveils DryerGenie

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

Top 5 Smart Recycling Efforts

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

PolySource Introduces RETEGRA

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

Applying TQM to Sales

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

Reshoring Gains Momentum

Why Can’t We Be Like Cars?

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

Don’t Take the Medicine Yet!

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

Comau Releases N-220 Robot

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

Booklist: Are You Listening?

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

BinCloud Announces App Update

Mouldpro Line of Safety Couplings Aim to Provide Safe Operation

AMUG Awards Two Scholarships

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

What is Going On, and Why?

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

TriMas Acquires Intertech


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

Manufacturing Trends for 2022

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

Piovan Acquires IPEG


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

Conair Group Names President

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

PTi Announces uCAMS

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

M&A in the Time of COVID-19

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

To Repair or Not to Repair?

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

Plastikos Medical Expands

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

RJG Announces New Hires

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

Training is Essential

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

DELMIAworks Appoints CEO

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

DELMIAworks Appoints New CEO

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

Surviving an OSHA Inspection

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

The Time to Recruit is Now

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

How Plastics Processors Can Use the Internal Revenue Code to Help Offset the Financial Effects of COVID-19

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


December 2019

Four Issues Likely to Define 2020

Recent Acquisition Relied on Relationships, Fit

Simple and Straight Forward: Four Low-Cost Improvement Ideas

Carbon Appoints President/CEO, Executive Chairman

RJG Offering CoPilot+ with Cavity Pressure

Resin Distributor PolySource Announces New Owners

Nexeo Plastics and Gendon Polymer Services Sign Distribution Agreement for North America

3D Systems and ZVerse Partner to Provide Design Capabilities to On-Demand Customers

Dynamic Conveyor Announces New Sales Rep Agency to the Plastics Industry

(Edward) Niles Kenyon, Former President of Conair, Dies


November 2019

Maximizing Value and Attracting the RIGHT Acquirer for Your Business

Training Challenge Ignites Competition

Top 5 Tips for Personal Emergency Preparedness

Falcon Plastics Announces Acquisition of Poly-Cast, Inc.

iD Additives Holds First Open House

Carbon® Introduces RPU 130, a Partially Plant-Derived Resin

Conair ResinWorks™ Central Drying Systems Offer Individualized Hopper Functions

Milacron Partners with ei3 to Add AI Capabilities to “M-Powered” IoT Solution

The Plastek Group Wins RJG® Training Excellence Award 2019

Hoffer Plastics Expands Family Leadership Roles Effective January 2020


October 2019

Home-Based Assembly at Vital Plastics

What’s in a Machine Rate?

How Marketing Impacts Talent Recruitment

MPI Acquires IVP Plastics

Falcon Plastics Announces New Website

iD Additives Announces Open House on Oct. 11

RadTech and NIST Partner for Additive Manufacturing Workshop in Colorado

Venture Plastics Inc. Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Open House

Federated Insurance Offers Complimentary Training at Risk Management Academy

RJG Partners with Nebraska’s Central Community College on New Training Facility

IQMS Offers Downloadable Guide to Manufacturing Software

Holbrook Named Regional Sales Manager for Absolute Haitian

M. Holland Company Announces New Vice President


September 2019

Plastics Molders Ease Hiring Strain with Apprenticeships, Internships

Strategic Planning: Setting Your Business Up for Success

Fire Prevention Not a Once-a-Year Responsibility

Plastic Molding Technology Achieves Inc. 5000 Ranking

Conair Adds Capabilities to SmartServices™ Monitoring Platform

RJG Offers Courses for Fall 2019 in North Carolina

Aberdeen Technology Celebrates 25 Years

Edward van de Krol Joins MBS Advisors

PTA Plastics Receives MedAccred Accreditation


August 2019

Injection Molders Expand Business Through Proprietary Products

Cost of Benefits Continues to Rise for Manufacturers

3D-Printed Fashion: Makers Push Boundaries

Viking Plastics, ISGO Manufacturing Announce Cross-Border Agreement

Progressive Components Releases Insulator Block

Chase Plastics Breaks Ground on Warehouse Expansion

Plastics Industry Association Names New President and CEO

Chem-Trend Develops Products Meeting Food Safety Compliance Requirements

Hillenbrand to Acquire Milacron Holdings

Wittmann Battenfeld Supports High School Science Club Students

M. Holland’s Haleyanne Freedman Promoted to Market Manager of 3D Printing


July 2019

SEA-LECT Teaches Entrepreneurs to Design for Plastics

5 Steps to Better Supply Agreements

Planning Tool Helps Guide Disaster Preparation and Recovery Strategies

Custom Molder PMT Invests in Additional Capacity

Stout Advises on Sale of United Poly Systems

Viking Hires Automotive Account Manager

Purdue University and KraussMaffei Partner for Design Lab

SPE® Seeks Nominations for Parts Competition at 2019 ACCE

DENSO Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million in STEM Education Grants


June 2019

Collaborative Robot Cleans House at Metro Plastics

Global Economy in a State of Flux (Again)

Plastics M&A Activity Bounces Back in Q1 2019

MAPP Young Professionals Network Sells Out First Leadership Experience

Wittmann Battenfeld Presents Course for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Plastikos, Inc. Receives Medical Device Certification

Mastip Technology Appoints General Manager

SPE Announces Antec® 2020 and 2021 Dates/Locations

New Generation Jupiter III Available from Absolute Haitian


May 2019

Intralox Builds a Winning Team

Communicating Ideas for Improvement at Thogus

Quote, Price and Close Work Orders the Right Way

Steinwall Purchases New Building

ASACLEAN™ Launches Free Learning Program at University of Akron

Carbon Updates Leadership Team

Team 1 Plastics Launches Redesigned Website

OESA/HRI Automotive Tooling Barometer: Tool and Die Industry

M. Holland Enlists Gumbko to Advance Automotive Market Efforts

Aurora Plastics Appoints Senior VP of Sales

Intertech Strengthens Medical Operations with New Hires

One Rock Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of Nexeo Plastics


April 2019

Productive Partnerships: What Education and Industry Need to Prosper

Plastics Industry Swings from Free Trade to No Trade

Six Suggestions to Improve Social Media Marketing Efforts for B2B Businesses

RJG Opens First Training Facility in Mexico

Stout Advises on Sale of Western Industries Plastic Products

Frigel Introduces ModularChiller 3FX Water Cooled Central Chiller Line

Join the Plastics Party at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Milacron Holdings Appoints President of Advanced Plastics Processing Technologies

K 2019 Trade Fair Exhibitors Fully Booked

Empire State Development Will Grow Evolve Additive Solutions Operations


March 2019

Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow

Steady Not Stagnant: Strong Performance Continues in 2019

Prepare for Supply Chain Pressures

Metro Mold & Design Names VP of Consumer and Industrial Division

Paulson Announces Injection Molding Monthly Challenges

Aurora Plastics Completes Texas Facility Expansion

Stout Advises Fiber-Line on Sale to PolyOne

SABIC Names Amco Polymers as Distribution Partner

Chase Plastics and Interfacial Partner to Bring Unique Resin Solutions

SPE Foundation Awards Scholarships

Novatec Appoints VP of Extrusion Technology

Dri-Air Expansion Increases Production Space

AGC to Expand Production of Resin for Circuit Boards

Toshiba Signs New Firm for Southeastern US

Americhem Plans Expansion in Pennsylvania


February 2019

Learning from the Best: Building a Better Training Program

Report: Global Powder Coatings Market to Hit $16.5 Billion by 2024

Increase Profits and Opportunities for Growth with Data-Driven Process Cooling

Stout Publishes 2018 Annual Report

Diversified Plastics Announces Acquisition of Pacific Plastics Injection Molding

M. Holland Enters North American Distribution Agreement with Borealis

NADA Forecasts 16.8 Million New-Vehicle Sales in 2019

Carbon® Introduces L1 Printer

Global Nonprofit Created with Aim to End Plastic Waste

Industry Leaders to Speak at Free Conferences at Compounding World Expo


January 2019

Top Five Plastics Business Stories of 2018

Reducing Scrap at Plastech Corporation

New France and Italy Databases Available from AMI

PMT Officially Designated as a Veteran-Owned Small Business

Revere Plastics Systems Acquires Operations and Assets of Sur-Flo Plastics & Engineering

Dassault Systèmes Acquires IQMS

Carbon Welcomes Dara Treseder as First Chief Marketing Officer

RJG Named an Authorized Training Center for Autodesk®

Jason Sears Named President of Dri-Air Industries

The Octex Group Launches Web Experience


December 2018

Going All In on Manufacturing Day at Crescent Industries

Five Steps to Improve Chiller Performance through Maintenance

Plastics Processors Continue to Boost Compensation for Workers

Diversified Plastics Appoints Quality Director

RJG Receives Consignment Machine from Maruka USA

M. Holland Adds BASF 3D Printing Solutions to its Consulting Business

FANUC Training Coming to Kalamazoo Valley Groves Center

Plastics Industry Association Seeks Experts for Standards Working Groups


November 2018

Anderson Technologies Offers Success Coaching to Its Employees

MAPP Hosts Record-Breaking 2018 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference

Study Released on Blow Molded Containers

Paulson Training Names Karen Paulson as President

Report: Plastics Industry M&A Activity Solid in 1H 2018

Chem-Trend Releases Thermoplastics Purging Compound Product

Nicolet Plastics Acquires CNR Group

Federated Insurance Partners with IBHS

Sun Plastech Hires Two Technical Sales Representatives

DuPont Electronics & Imaging Announce Launch of IME Materials

Routsis Training Announces Online Courses


October 2018

PMT Achieves Milestone With 45 Years in Business

IMD/IML: Common Performance Considerations and Test Methods

How Second Stage Speed Influences the Process

Sun Plastech, Inc., Names Joseph T. Serell as President

Donnelly Custom Manufacturing Invests in New Equipment

RJG Receives Consignment from BOY Machines

Accurate Molded Plastics and Mold-Rite, Inc., Merge

Jacksonville Jaguars Welcome FANUC America as a Partner


September 2018

Resin Supply Chain Issues: Suppliers Offer Perspective, Solutions

Industry Trends in Mold and Machine Maintenance

Report: Looming Production Shutdowns Challenge Global Methyl Methacrylate Market

RJG Receives Consignment Machine from Krauss-Maffei Corporation

Frigel Firenze Acquires Green Box

Federated Challenge® Raises Millions for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Industry Leader Gerald Cox to Retire After 41 Years

Meese Opens Florida Plant, Its Fifth in US

Charles Sears, president and founder of Dri-Air Industries, Dies


August 2018

Finding an Alternative to Lockout/Tagout Procedures

Transformational Move Announced for NAIAS

OESA and HRI Release Q2 2018 Automotive Tooling Barometer Results

Par 4 Plastics Launches Brand Identity

M. Holland Completes Move to Form New Gold Standard Distribution Center

Henkel Opens European Hub for 3D Printing Technology

Thunderbird LLC Acquires Indiana Plastics & Kruis Mold

Wittmann Battenfeld Extends SmartPower Series


July 2018

Implementing Cobots: Working Collaboratively with Robots at Wisconsin Plastics

RJG, Key Up Education Offer One-of-a-Kind Third-Grade Field Trips

LinkedIn Marketing for Plastics Businesses

PolyVisions Develops Flame-Retardant Material

Viking Plastics Acquires Genesis Plastics and Engineering

MAPP Plant Tour at Par 4 Plastics Scheduled for July

IMDA Presents In-Mold Labeling and Decorating Seminar

AWA Includes New In-Mold Markets at Conference

Nordson’s ‘Plasticating Essentials’ Explains Fundamentals for Injection Molding and Extrusion

Discovery Education, Arconic Foundation Launch Teacher Challenge


June 2018

Opportunities After Acquisition at Met2Plastic

Manufacturers Address Drugs in the Workplace

The Economist’s View: Steel Tariffs – Good, Bad, Both?

Plastikos Announces New Medical Molding Facility

Team 1 Plastics Obtains Certification

M. Holland Signs Distribution Agreement with Owens Corning

Online P&Y Program Addresses Skills Gap

Chem-Trend Publishes Catalog for Lusin Products

Aurora Plastics to Acquire JPI South Assets


May 2018

NPE2018 Brings the Latest Technology to Orlando

The Path to Zero: Intertech Medical Develops Automated Work Cell

Ransomware Attacks Kentucky’s Par 4 Plastics

Flexible Packaging Driving Growth in North American Market

Wittmann Battenfeld Introduces EcoPower Xpress-400

Plastic Components, Inc. Adding Three TOYO Presses

Federated Insurance Announces Drive S.A.F.E.R Initiative

Vive Develops Zweck Analysis™ to Replace SWOT

Frigel Extends Digital Controls to Microgel RCP Chiller


April 2018

Focusing on the Future: Empire Precision Looks to Optics Manufacturing

The View from 30 Feet: Fan Filters Reduce Dust at Toyota Material Handling

NPE2018 Brings the Latest Technology to Orlando

Plante Moran’s Mengel Announces Retirement

Frigel Reveals Chiller/TCUs, Announces Learning Center at NPE2018

iD Additives to Introduce QuickShots® Purge Products at NPE2018

Nickerson Joins Extreme Tool & Engineering

Conair Launches Desiccant Dryers


March 2018

Five Industry Trends Affecting Plastics Processors

OEE Leads to SMART Solutions at PMC

First Quarter Gaining Momentum: 2018 Plastics Industry Outlook

Harbour Named to Notable Women in Manufacturing List

PolySource to Present Technical Paper at Conference

Venture Plastics Inc. Invests in Facility Expansion

Diversified Plastics Expands Capacity with New Molding Room

Federated Insurance Appoints New President

Ravago Americas Announces Acquisition of PTS


February 2018

Trucks, Telematics Dominate at North American International Auto Show

From Melting to Molding – Analytical Techniques to Support Process Optimization and Quality Control in the Injection Molding Industry

As Labor Pool Shrinks, Compensation Rises

Diversified Plastics Founder Retires

MBS Acquires Gros Executive Recruiters

All-Plastics’ Addison Facility Becomes ISO 13485 Certified

Three Injection Molding Businesses Form PSI Molded Plastics

Manufacturing Pulse Survey Open

ASTM International Seeks Partners for Center of Excellence


January 2018

Most-Read Plastics Business Stories of 2017

Strategic Alternatives Through an Owner’s Eyes: Ownership Transitions

4DX Strategy Pushes Ideas to Goal Execution at GreenLeaf Industries

OCTEX Reveals OMNIA Scientific

RJG Hosts Tuesdays for Teachers at North Carolina Facility

Synventive Introduces Synflow3® Technology

Intertech Plastics Announces Investments

Venture Plastics Partners with Local Nonprofit


December 2017

Processors Predict Sustained Growth in 2018

Four Strategies for Optimizing Production Scheduling in Real Time

Chase Plastics Continues Tradition of Giving

PMT Transitions to New IATF Standard

Viking Plastics Offers Protective Dust Cap

Decatur Announces Improvements

All-Plastics Expands Educational Outreach

Venture Plastics Promotes Schultice

Diversified Plastics Appoints Hogan as CEO

Wittmann Battenfeld Announces Management Appointments

Stout Opens Two Offices in Switzerland


November 2017

Financial Buyer Activity Surges in Q3 2017

Laser Additives for Plastics Marking Using Fiber Lasers

RJG Offers Self-Paced eLearning Math for Molders Course

Diversified Plastics Wins Minnesota Manufacturing Award

Wittmann Battenfeld Offers New Resource

MBS Names President, Chairman

Venture Plastics Earns Certification

All-Plastics Enhances Facility

M. Holland Announces Updates

PTS Announces Solvay Distribution in Mexico

iD Additivies Names Distributor


October 2017

Manufacturing in China Helps Grow US Operations

2017 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference

MAPP Wage and Salary Study Now Open

Viking Plastics Develops ISC Design

ERC Unveils Innovation Room

Innovative Plastics Announces Expansion

All-Plastics Adds Capabilities, White Room

Chase Plastics Appoints Merkle

Plastic Components Names President/CEO


September 2017

Established Procedures Stop Fraud Attempt at Plastikos

Successful Automation Implementation

MAPP Brings Together Industry’s Up-and-Coming Leaders

PMT Promotes Texas Manufacturing

DeKALB to Celebrate Anniversary

RJG Partners with Progressive Components, Ameritech, Apprenticeship 2000

WITTMANN Group Receives Award

Mueller Prost Ranks Among the Inc. 5000

Challenge Garners $2.7M for Big Brothers Big Sisters

PADT and Stratasys Create Additive Manufacturing Lab


August 2017

Participating in the Plastics Industry Fly-In: Why It’s Important

Can Ultrasonic Plastic Welding Techniques be Used on 3D Printed Parts?

Managing the Supply Chain Squeeze

MAPP to Host Sold-Out Plant Tour

RJG and Key Up Education Host Summer STEM Camp

iD Additives Unveils Single-Dose Purging Compounds Line

Progressive Components Releases Certification Program

Harbour Results Opens Manufacturing Pulse Survey

INCOE Embarks on $20M HQ Expansion

WITTMANN Group Plans Expansion

Bemis Completes Expansion of Mexico Facility


July 2017

Shedding Light on Mid-Process Quality Control

Q&A: Developments in Plastics Decoration

Report Details How Companies Manage Sales Staff

PTS Partners with Trinseo

Aurora Plastics Announces Acquisition

RJG Releases Process Monitoring System

Manufacturing CPAs Honor Devereux

Viking Plastics Receives Performance Award

Harbour Results Expands Team

OCTEX Group Promotes Hoskins, Ramos


June 2017

MAPP Reaches 20-Year Milestone

Building a Successful Material Handling System

Plastics Industry Fly-In Set for July 25-26

Viking Plastics Acquires Kentucky Manufacturing & Technology

RJG Releases Cavity Pressure Sensor

Chase Plastics Celebrates 25 Years

Conair Offers Variable-Speed Compressor

Progressive Components Adds Two to Sales Team

SPE Names New CEO


May 2017

Applying the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 in the Plastics Sector

ARPM, MAPP to Host Environmental Health and Safety Summit

5 Tasks a Company Website Should Accomplish

Viking Plastics Receives Award

RJG Releases Design Simulation Service

Routsis Training Releases Online Courses

Bemis Announces Updates

SRR Announces New Brand

Teknor Apex Appoints M. Holland as Primary ETP Distributor

All-Plastics Adds Two Leaders


April 2017

Preventing Unscheduled Mold Stops

IMDA to Host “ABC’s of IML: A Basic Course”

Plant Tour Events Scheduled

RJG Partners with Local Elementary School

WITTMANN BATTENFELD Updates Control System

INCOE Celebrates Safety Award

Conair Names New VP, Sales and Marketing

Paulson Welcomes New Seminar Instructor

Nyloncraft and Dickten Masch Plastics Name New President

Viking Plastics’ Chinese Partner to Expand Plant

Chem-Trend Further Expands in Eastern Europe

True Venture Composites Buys Nicolet Plastics

Hansen Plastics Announces Company Updates

MPE Partners Acquire PCI


March 2017

Augmented Reality: Catch Customers, Not Pokemon

Four Challenges Facing the Industry

Report: Industry Transactions Up in 2016

TECHNIPLAS Names New VP of IT

Diversified Plastics, Inc. Celebrates 40 Years

Frigel Announces Chiller Line Expansion

IQMS Adds Training Sessions to User Conference

EPA Assesses Chemicals Under TSCA


February 2017

Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2017

Clamp Tonnage: More is Better, Right?

Wage and Salary Report Available

IQMS Adds Training Sessions to User Conference

ASACLEAN Hires National Sales Manager

Team 1 Marks 30th Anniversary

CSI Plant Tour Set for Feb. 16

SPE Seeks New CEO


January 2017

Most-Read Stories of 2016

Election Creates Path for Tax Changes

Better Marketing with Video

HRSflow Introduces Energy Efficient Hot Runner

RJG Updates Sensor eValuator

Chase Plastics a Distributor for Solvay

Webinar: Likely Labor Law Changes

3 Peer Networking Events in January

CSI Plant Tour Set for Feb. 16


December 2016

Maximizing Mold Changeover Efficiency

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks New Overtime Rule

OSHA Proposed Changes Create Unexpected Confusion

Spell Capital Partners Purchases Majority Position in Viking Plastics

PMT Awarded Grant to Tackle Workforce Training Challenges

RJG Opens North Carolina Training Facility

Polymer Technology & Services Introduces PTS Mexico

Bruin Manufacturing Adds Production Location

iD Additivies Announces New Division and Foaming Agent


November 2016

MAPP Conference Draws More than 500 Attendees

10 Workplace Violence Resources

Ask the Expert: Hot Stamp/Heat Transfer

ASACLEAN Introduces Chemical Purging Compounds

Chem-Trend Develops Food-Grade Anti-Corrosion Protectant

RJG Unveils Remote Machine Monitoring System

SPI Industries Invests in New Equipment

Wittmann Battenfeld Hosts Open House

PMT Completes Renovations


October 2016

Plastics Machinery Shipments Rise in Q2

Educational Outreach Award

Benchmarking Conference to Feature Game-Changing Sessions

WITTMANN BATTENFELD Technology a First for Micro Parts

ASACLEAN Introduces Next-Generation Purging Compound

Frigel Extends Advanced Control Technology to Product Lines

RJG Celebrates Building Expansion

Chem-Trend Acquires Ultra Purge

Ringleben Joins Currier Plastics


September 2016

Selling Job Candidates on Your Company

Impact of Material Specification on Operational Efficiency

MAPP to Host Combustible Dust Webinar

RJG Introduces Process Match Assistant

PMT Invests in New Injection Molding Machines

Wittmann Battenfeld Adds to US Headquarters

Adams Promoted to Vice President of Makuta Technics

Chase Plastics Promotes Fuller


August 2016

What’s the Deal with Short Shots?

A Quality Responsible Business Model

NAFTA Leads the Color Concentrate World

Metro Plastics Expands

Sun Plastech Celebrates Milestone

AMP Merges with Mold Rite, Inc.

Chem-Trend Announces European Headquarters Expansion

Currier Plastics Recognized for Supporting Education

Chase Plastic Services Forms Chase Plastics de Mexico

ASTM Approves Plastics Revision Standard

APBA Submits Signatures to Qualify for Referendum


July 2016

Cautious Optimism for European Plastics Industry

Casual Friday Includes Less Email at Ice Miller

MAPP to Host Plant Tour at Cardinal Manufacturing

PRISM Plastics Acquires Tech Molded Plastics

SRR Celebrates 25 Years

RJG Adds 3 to Team

WITTMANN Group Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Novatec Appoints New Drying Project Coordinator

Miller Joins Conair as Size Reduction Manager

Chase Plastics Marks Expansion

Haitian International Completes New Manufacturing Hall

Asaclean Launches New Website and Blog


June 2016

MAPP Webinar to Focus on Tax Incentives

Conair Unveils EZLoad Loaders

IQMS Debuts New Deployment Program

PMT Invests in Plant Equipment

Routsis Releases New Online Training Courses

Paulson Offers New Courses at its Florida Academy

NOVATEC Introduces System-wide PLC Control


May 2016

Reducing the Maintenance Burden on Technicians

Top 5 Reasons to Attend ANTEC

Manufacturing Program Receives New Funding

Viking Wins Quality Excellence Award

Wittmann Battenfeld Donates to UMass Lowell

Quantum Ventures Introduces Quantum Plastics

Murphy Named South-Central Region Manager at Conair

OCTEX Announces Organizational Changes

RJG Adjusts Sales Staff

MET Plastics Joins Dedienne Multiplasturgy Group

Bemis to Expand Plant in Mexico

Micro Mold Embarks on a Facility Renovation


April 2016

Visual Management for Safety in Manufacturing

OCR’s HIPAA Phase 2 Audits are Here

Truckload Shipping 101

Currier Plastics Expands Capabilities for Wide-Mouth PET Jars

DeKALB Molded Plastics Names President Rick Walters as CEO

Chase Tops “Best Places to Work” Program

Sun Plastech Appoints Marketing and Accounting Managers

Wittmann Battenfeld Increases Commitment to Training

RJG Offers New Training Course

Viking Plastics Launches Website

Novatec Introduces Filterless Vacuum Receivers

Bright Plastics Participates in GAPNC

Dynamic Conveyor Celebrates Anniversary


March 2016

Plastics Business Celebrates 10th Anniversary

2016 MAPP Business Forecast

Process Cooling Control Enhances Molding Parameter Accuracy

Plastic Components Completes Expansion

PMT Receives Export Achievement Award

Gemini Earns ISO 9001:2008

Stary Takes Over UW-Stout Plastics Engineering Program

Webinar to Explore Cleaning with Plasma

IMDA Seeks Entries for Awards Competition

Women in Manufacturing Launches Community Chapter in California


February 2016

What about vent maintenance?

Market Trends for IMD and IML

MAPP Survey Gauges Plastics Industry

Extreme Makes $1.5M Investment in Equipment, Facilities

OCTEX Earns Awards from Florida Governor

Paulson Offers New Seminar Series

IQMS Announces 2016 User Conference

RJG Adds Four Consultants

SRR Acquires Natoma Partners

Gros Promotes New Budget Plans


January 2016

Top 5 Stories of 2015

Medical Device Tax Suspended

MAPP to Host Sold-Out Plant Tour

Viking Plastics Invests in Operational Upgrades

Nicolet a Wisconsin MOTY Nominee

SRR Advises on Sale of Alfmeier Friedrichs & Rath Operations

Ravago Americas Acquires Bay State Polymers

Devereux: Federal Research Credit Extended and Improved

Survey Reports Overall New Business Volume Grew 6.7% in 2014

Manufacturing Day 2015 Helps Change Perception of Industry


December 2015

OSHA to Increase Maximum Penalties

OCTEX Purchases New Scanner

Materialise to Deliver 3D-Printed, Flight-Ready Plastic Parts for Airbus

iMARK Molding and Extreme Tool and Engineering Earn Training Excellence Award

IQMS Wins Two American Business Awards

PolyOne Launches Revamped Website


November 2015

Conference wrap by Dianna

Tooling Barometer: Shops are Investing in the Future

Team 1 Makes Inc. 5000 List

Wittmann Battenfeld Expands into Medical Technology

Frigel Opens $7M Facility in Bangkok

Metro Mold & Design Aims to Make the Impossible

Tech Molded Plastics Hosts Applied Tech Students

Devereux Chosen as 40 Under 40 Honoree


October 2015

Automotive Lightweighting Driven by Fuel Economy and Emissions

Full Implementation of Hazard Communication Standards Expected in ’16

12 Added to Manufacturing Communities Program

Currier Plastics Promotes Patel to Director of R&D

IQMS Ranks on Inc. 5000 List for Fifth Year in a Row

Harbour Results Names Partner for Harbour IQ

Prism Plastics Raises More Than $30k for Hospital

Grainger a Silver Sponsor for Manufacturing Day 2015


September 2015

More than Molding: OCTEX Aims for Magic

An M&A Market Update for the Plastics Industry

Evaluating Plant Expansion Needs

IQMS Receives Additional $40M Investment

Beaumont Issued Patent for Therma-flo Technology

Amco Polymers Partners with INEOS’ Styrolution

Reschcor Relocates to New Building

M. Holland Completes Formation of Mexico Venture

Conair Offers Two New Powder Loaders

Paulson Releases New Thermoforming Training Course


August 2015

Survey: Water Conservation as a Top Concern

MAPP Board Member Profile: Craig Carrel

SPI Partners with SPE to Produce Premier Conference

Milacron IPO Exceeds $265M

Jade Molds Sponsors SPE Foundation Scholarship

OESA/HRI Identify Automotive Supply Chain Trends

IQMS Offers Inline Vehicle Sequencing Software


July 2015

Report: American Manufacturing Alive and Well

Vaping in the Workplace

Report Emphasizes Positive Job Trends

Currier Plastics Strengthens Prototyping Capabilities

Octex Acquires Choice Tool & Mold

RJG to Offer Scientific Cooling Course

Sun Plastech to Purchase NOVACHEM Assets

Blog: Industry Growth Apparent in New Equipment, New Hires


June 2015

Quality Mindset at Crescent Industries

Effective Inventory Management Adds to the Bottom Line

Structuring Sales and Customer Service Teams

Lawsuits a Wake-Up Call on Proper Use of Background Checks

Harbour Honored by Manufacturing Community

Beaumont Launches AIM Institute

Falcon Adds 3 All-Electric Machines

Plastics Color Develops Customer Web Portal


May 2015

Stopping Unscheduled Mold Stops

Deluxe Plastics Wins Innovation Award

MAPP Board Member Profile: Edward J. Holland

Demand for K 2016 Exhibit Space Strong

Yushin Introduces Concept Robot

PMT CEO Receives Business Management Award

Conair System Protects Resin, Prevents Line Wear

IQMS Adds Features to Software


April 2015

Mobile Emissions and Fuel Economy Rev Up Lightweighting Initiatives

Automotive Insert Molding Drives Growth at Microplastics

MAPP Survey Reports on 2015 Business Forecast

IMDA Seeks Entries for Awards Competition

NPE to Stay in Orlando

PRD Expands Capabilities

Frigel Nears Completion of Bangkok Facility

MAPP Member Companies Among “Best Places to Work”

RJG Offers New Lynx Din Rail Machine Modules

Soucy, Atkinson Join Molding Business Services

Viking Plastics Adds to Marketing Staff


March 2015

Prevent Disgruntled Employees from Stealing Your Data

rp+m Helps Students Create 3D-Printed Rocket Section

Manufacturing Day 2014 Smashes Goals

PolyOne Unveils New Color Collection

Plastic Molding Technology Invests in New Equipment

Falcon Plastics Expands Brookings East Plant

Frigel to Unveil Intelligent Cooling System

Plasmatreat to Debut Surface Treatment Device

MAPP-Member Companies Honored


February 2015

Cardinal Manufacturing: A Student-Run Success

OSHA Updates Injury and Illness Reporting Rules

NPE Preview, Printable Map Available

ASACLEAN Purging Compound Turns 25

Beaumont Announces Training Schedule

Conair Opens Extrusion Development and Testing Lab

Growth Drives Expansion and Hiring at Chase Plastics

Viking Plastics Named “Employer of the Year”

rp+m Adds to Executive Leadership Team

Dybul Joins Vive Marketing Team


January 2015

Beaumont Technologies Battles Patent Infringement

NPE Preview, Printable Map Available

Three MAPP-Member Companies Listed as Finalists for Processor of the Year

Sun Plastech Adds “High-Temperature” Grades to Asaclean Line

Routsis Develops Injection Molding App

Conair Offers Modular, Scalable Central Chillers

Executive Summit Draws Industry Leaders

Extreme Tool & Engineering Promotes Wieland


December 2014

Employee-Focused, Employee-Owned at Hansen Plastics

Planning for a Healthy Workforce

ICE Audits ‘Skyrocket’ with Form I-9 Violations on the Rise

RJG Presents Training Excellence Awards

Beaumont Inducted into Plastics Pioneers Association

Conair Blenders Gather Material-Use Data

True Precision Plastics Merges with ResTech Plastic Molding

Carrera Manufacturing to Add Cleanroom, Jobs


November 2014

The Value of Real-Time Data

IML Storage and Packaging Tips

PRISM Plastics Using CT Scanning Technology

SMP Rebrands Itself as Vive

Jaime Gómez Joins Novatec

RJG Acquires G&A Moulding Technology

Chem-Trend Facilities Earn Quality Standard

Milacron Names New CFO


October 2014

Static in Medical Device Manufacturing

Q&A: Making Mold Maintenance a Priority

Honoring James E. Harbour, Automotive Industry Pioneer

IMDA Survey to Study Market Trends

Polymer Conversions Opens New Division

Team 1 Introduces New Marketing Video

Crescent Industries Adds 3D Printing Services

Tech Molded Plastics Launches New Website

RJG Looking for Beta Testers

Sun Plastech Offers New Grade of ASACLEAN


September 2014

Profile: Bhar, Inc.: Driving its Own Recovery

Solutions: Plastics Bonding Design Considerations for Processors

Focus: Why Veterans are Ideal for Manufacturing Careers

IQMS Secures Significant Growth Investment

Reschcor Announces Plans for Expansion

Paulson Training Partners with NW-SCC

Chem-Trend Expands Facility in China

Conair Appoints New Managers


August 2014

Plastics Business Launches New Blog

Benchmarking Conference Early Bird Registration Ends Friday

Healthcare Reform: Getting Ready for 2015

Cunningham Retires from Parish Manufacturing

Plastikos, Micro Mold Announce Expansion

PolyOne ColorMatrix Develops Eco-Friendly Liquid Delivery System

ASTM Offers High-Resolution ID Code

Team 1 Plastics Reaches Safety Milestone


July 2014

High Mix and Low Volume: What Are the Implications?

OSHA Inspection Survival Guide

Reservations Open for NPE Housing

INCOE Opens New European Headquarters

MAPP Members, Others Honored

Beaumont Hires Regional Sales Manager

Conair Cooling Towers Cut Energy Consumption

Mueller Prost Promotes Devereux to Partner

Serell Joins Sun Plastech Board of Directors


June 2014

PTA Plastics: A Leading-Edge Product Laboratory

Maintenance 2015: Is Google Glass the Future?

The View From 30 Feet: Cyber Fraud

Milacron Creates Tooling Partnership with Big 3 Precision

IQMS Expands, Opens Two New Offices

Currier Plastics Continues Path of Growth

Beaumont Names Director of Strategic and Corporate Accounts

Conair Rolls Out New Shredder Product Lines

RJG Releases Update to eDART Software


May 2014

Auditing Employee Classification Codes

Giving Garden Benefits Employees, Community

IMDA Issues Call for Entries

Milacron Launches Advanced Technology Package

Conair Technology Prevents Condensation

MET Plastics Launches New Brand Identity

RJG to Host Technology Day on May 20

PolyOne Offers New Automotive Solutions

CPT Adds to Sales Staff, Expands Territory

Xten Honored for Business, Community Involvement


April 2014

Q&A: Leading in Today’s Business Environment

Review Direct Labor Cost Controls

Plastics Machinery Safety Standards Have Been Revised

IMDA to Host ‘ABC’s of IML: A Basic Course’

Milacron Acquires Kortec

RJG Announces Leadership Changes

MAPP-Member Companies Pick Up Honors

IQMS Announces New Software Release

PolyOne Develops High-Performance Solutions for Auto Interiors


March 2014

Fearless Manufacturing at Noble Plastics

Challenges for the Tooling Industry will Impact Processors

Benefits and Burdens of the Domestic Production Activities Deduction

Plastic Extrusion Company Rebrands as Profile Xtrusions

Currier Plastics Adds Product Minis to Portfolio

Milacron Acquires IMSI, PPM; Appoints Chief Tech Officer


February 2014

Key Considerations for Planning a Cleanroom

Topical Conference Registration Now Open

Plastics Machinery Safety Standards Updated

Viking Plastics Invests in Brazil

Stratasys Creates Color Multi-Material 3D Printer

Shearer Joins Strategic Marketing Partners

IQMS Celebrates Another Year of Growth

Milacron to Host HIT Open Houses

Chem-Trend Develops New Purging Compounds

Autoliv Honored for Training Excellence


January 2014

OSHA Releases Hazardous Chemicals Resources

Proof Points Help You Sell More

Trends in Robotics for Plastics Processing

PLASTEC West to Feature Learning Labs

Parish Invests in New Manufacturing Line

Diversified Plastics Expands Prototyping Services

Classic Industries Receives Training Excellence Award

Beaumont Hosts Executive Summit

Stratasys Introduces Second-Generation Digital ABS Material

Milacron Adds West Coast Technical Center

Tech Molded Plastics’ Customer Survey Assesses OEM Attitudes

Viking Wins Perfect Quality Award


December 2013

Feds Worried About 3D-Printed Guns

Bill Targets Patent Trolls

Researchers Develop 4D Printing Technology

IMDA Honors Annual Awards Competition Winners

Stratasys Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Conair Coiler Delivers High-Speed, Tensionless Productivity

Milacron Acquires American Extrusion Services

Pioneer Plastics Upgrades Lights, Gets Rebate on Project’s Cost


November 2013

Plastic Component Revenue Rising in Cellphone Market

Are You a Fred? How a Postal Worker Teaches Leadership and Service

Tax Foundation Ranks Best States for Business

Plastics Components Initiates Company-Wide Expansion

RJG Opens Southeast Regional Training Center

ToolingDocs to Expand Training Program

Frigel Opens New Location in Germany


October 2013

Social Media Realm Has No Plastic Rules

Study: US Shale Energy to Increase Plastics Production

Don’t Miss Out! Register for MAPP Conference Today

Deadline Approaches for ANTEC 2014 Technical Papers

NPE2015 to Offer ‘NPE3D’ Exhibits, Demonstrations

Stratasys Kicks Off 3D Printing Challenge

rp+m Collaboration Delivers Non-Toxic Alternative to Lead

Currier Plastics Partners with Syracuse University

Thomson Plastics Launches New Website


September 2013

Tradeshow Return on Investment

Cold Runner to Hot Runner Retrofit

Plastics Crossroads Summit to Focus on Industry Trends

Analysis: Plastics Businesses Expect Growth by 2014

Surface TechDays Set for Early October

O’Leary Joins Milacron as Chief Human Resources Officer

Two MAPP Members Named to Inc. 500 List

Conair Portable Chillers Include More Standard Features


August 2013

Evaluating Task Level Inventory

Longtime Exhibitors Reserve Record Space for NPE2015

Push Play at MAPP Benchmarking Conference

Diversified Plastics Participates in European Trade Mission

Tech Molded Plastics Benefits from Penn State Relationship

Intertech Plastics Inc. Acquires Image Molding

IQMS Sees Growth During First Half of 2013

PolyOne to Close Six Plants


July 2013

Obama Administration Delays ACA Employer Mandate

Communicating with the Next-Gen Employee – Are you ready?

North Carolina Passes Plastics Label Law

MAPP to Tour Dymotek Molding Technologies

Stratasys to Acquire MakerBot

Tech Molded Plastics Provides Solution to Skilled Labor Shortage

Nicolet Plastics Featured on Vendor Website

Nyloncraft Acquires Part of NYX Inc.

Omega Plastics Becomes Reschcor

Sun Plastech Expands Its Headquarters

IQMS Extends Mobile Offerings

RJG Announces 2013 Training Awards


June 2013

Payroll Systems Can Help Determine ACA Responsibilities

Deadline Nears for IMDA Awards

Registration Open for MAPP Benchmarking Conference

Viking Plastics Makes Equipment Investments

Industry Veteran Joins Beaumont Technology

Milacron Creates Global Supply Chain and Sourcing Position


May 2013

Medical Device Tax Could Make Health Care Less Affordable

Demand for Biodegradable Plastics Increasing

Deadline for IMDA Awards Competition Nears

New Incoe Leader Continues Family Legacy

Currier Plastics to Aide College’s Plastics Technology Program

Conair Makes Management Changes

Parish Invests in New Equipment

DeKALB a Processor of the Year Finalist

PMT to Congressman: Need for Skilled Workers High


April 2013

Manufacturers Reduce Energy Consumption

New OSHA Standard Impacts Processors

MAPP Members Receive Industry Honors

DMP Expands Capabilities in Mexico; Gets ISO/TS 16949 Certification

Milacron to Host Open House during ANTEC

$1M Investment Expands Capacity at Plastikos and Micro Mold

R&D Molders Earns Environmental Stewardship Award


March 2013

Plastics Business, MAPP Members to Talk Social Media at Business of Plastics/ANTEC Conference

Manufacturing Buzz Tempered by Challenges from China and Mexico

Markets To Watch: Pharmaceutical Packaging and Plastic Containers


February 2013

Tips for the Effective Use of Purging Materials

Study: Manufacturing Key to Long-Term Economic Recovery

Plastics Crossroads Summit Comes to Anaheim, CA

IMDA Issues Call for Entries for Annual Competition

Webinar: Adhesion Improvements with Bio-Content Polymers

Amtech LLC Acquires Arrowhead Composites and Thermoplastics

Polymer Conversions Opens Clean Room Expansion

Milacron Hires Graduates from Pilot Machinist Training Program


January 2013

Q&A: Adhesives for Assembly

Cardinal Aswers Manufacturing Skills Crisis

‘Cut the Cord’ at PLASTEC West on Feb. 12-14

Milacron Introduces Interactive Tech Manual

Conair Blender Innovations Help Process Difficult Materials

IQMS Releases Latest Version of EnterpriseIQ

Steinwall to Open Distribution Facility


December 2012

Q&A: Machine Guarding Safety Regulations

Thoughts from the MAPP Conference: Efficiency vs Effectiveness

Incoe Introduces Nozzles for Cold Sprue Applications

Plastikos Enhances Medical Molding Resources

New Collaboration Helps Polyfab Overcome Loss of Customer

Conair Develops Filter Drawer Add-On for DuraLoad


November 2012

MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference Draws 380 Attendees

Ignite Sessions Provide Bursts of Manufacturing Excellence

Benchmarking Conference Attendees Absorb Military Leadership Tactics

RJG Training Excellence Award Winners Announced at Conference

Plastikos Wins Inaugural IQMS Manufacturing Success Award

Steinwall App a Free Download for Smart Phones

Thogus Delves into Medical Device Market with JALEX Medical


October 2012

Get on the “Road to Excellence” at MAPP Conference

Surface Preparation for Effective Plastic Bonding

ASACLEAN Shipping Costs Reduced

Dickten Masch Plastics Acquires Nyloncraft, Inc.

Plastic Solutions Opens New Facility

Viking Plastics Receives Quality Excellence Award


September 2012

Tips for Successful ERP Implementation

Barriers to Sustainability in Plastics-related Industries

PolyOne, rp+m, Others Collaborate on Project

Conair Develops Liquid Dosing Unit

Stratasys Helps Girl Lift Arms, Play for First Time


August 2012

Lab Services Important for Quality, R&D and Safety


July 2012

Capacity Constraints: The New Norm?

Selecting the Proper Assembly Process


June 2012

Using Commercial Purging Compounds

The Operational Impact of the Morning Huddle

DeKALB Molded Products to Host Plant Tour

More Member Exchanges Scheduled


May 2012

NPE2012 Launch Pad for New Assembly Products

Disaster Recovery Plan, Business Interruption Insurance Avert Catastrophe for MAPP Member


April 2012

Water Leaks Lead to Unscheduled Mold Downtime

NPE2012 Wraps Up Its First Year in Orlando

Decorating & Assembly Conference Coming to Indianapolis


March 2012

Seven Steps to Avoid Mistakes in Business Sales