by Scott Walton, Harbour Results, Inc. Now that production levels have increased across several major markets affecting the plastics injection molding industry, many processors are wondering if their current assets are enough to handle the growth. Whether acquiring new equipment or assessing facility space for reconfiguration or expansion, decisions should be supported by … [Read more...] about Evaluating Plant Expansion Needs
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Four Insidious Impacts of a Mis-Hire
by Magi Graziano, Conscious Hiring® and Development CEOs, business leaders and managers are acutely aware of the fiscal costs of a mis-hire, but there are some invisible – and potentially insidious – costs that can wreak havoc on an organization. Although it might not be top of mind, when a person is hired who does not fit with the organizational culture and/or operating … [Read more...] about Four Insidious Impacts of a Mis-Hire
Four of the Top Business Books of 2015
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Mark Zuckerberg created a buzz not seen since Oprah's Book Club when he announced his intention of reading a book every two weeks in 2015 – and sharing his selections. As a result, nearly 430,000 people have "liked" the Facebook page that announces the featured book, which also features discussions with the authors and an online discussion … [Read more...] about Four of the Top Business Books of 2015
An M&A Market Update for the Plastics Industry
by David Evatz, SRR There continues to be strong demand for plastic companies across all end markets and manufacturing processes. Although acquisition demand is strong, there currently exists a general lack of quality deals in the marketplace, resulting in a supply/demand imbalance (i.e., more buyers than sellers). Global plastics M&A volume increased four percent during … [Read more...] about An M&A Market Update for the Plastics Industry
Monitoring Manufacturing Efficiency with Advanced Auxiliary Equipment
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Conair's new SCADA-enabled ControlWorks system gives users the ability to look at more than one piece of equipment at a time and drill down as necessary to find information on individual machines. Process monitoring is a critical component of any successful injection molding job. Monitoring the molding machinery and the mold itself … [Read more...] about Monitoring Manufacturing Efficiency with Advanced Auxiliary Equipment