by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Twenty-five years after it first opened its doors in Sarasota, Florida, OCTEX LLC is shaping a future that is cutting edge in every sense. With a unique talent acquisition strategy, nearly unrestricted technology investments and an aggressive campus development plan, the company strives to be more to its customers than an injection … [Read more...] about More than Molding: OCTEX Aims for Magic
Articles
Casual Friday Includes Fewer Emails at Ice Miller
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Business In this issue, Plastics Business takes a look at Ice Miller, Metro Plastics and Crescent Industries. It's no secret that interpersonal communication has fallen by the wayside. Email has become one of the most preferred methods of communicating with customers and co-workers alike. And, why not? It's easy, it's quick and emails can be … [Read more...] about Casual Friday Includes Fewer Emails at Ice Miller
Association News
Plastics Business MAPP Debuts Innovation Award To emphasize and showcase the power of creativity, MAPP conducted its first Innovation Award contest. For its inaugural year, the contest focused on mold change carts (or SMED carts) that often are used on the production floor to facilitate and expedite quick mold/die changeovers. "We received entries from members across … [Read more...] about Association News
Lawsuits a Wake-Up Call on Proper Use of Background Checks
by Wayne "Skip" Adams III, Ice Miller, LLP Since the start of 2014, the number of lawsuits filed against employers and staffing firms alleging the use of unlawful background check practices has increased dramatically. Many of these cases were class action lawsuits with millions of dollars in potential liability. This sudden surge in litigation underscores the importance of … [Read more...] about Lawsuits a Wake-Up Call on Proper Use of Background Checks
Engaging in 5S
by Jen Clark, Plastics Business Since the 1990s, lean manufacturing has gained a foothold in companies across the US. This methodology provides companies with a means to deliver quality products on time and at least cost. There are several lean manufacturing initiatives, but one of the first business models that companies typically introduce is called 5S – a system designed to … [Read more...] about Engaging in 5S