by Laurie Harbour, Harbour Results, Inc. The 2015 calendar year certainly has started out with a bang for many processors. Business is up for most companies, the economy appears to be relatively stable, fuel prices have dropped tremendously and this is an NPE year. As processors gather in Orlando, Florida, to see new technologies, talk to old friends and make new business … [Read more...] about Change and Opportunity: Focus on Four Areas to Improve
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MAPP Survey Reports on 2015 Business Forecast
Plastics Business Nearly 85 percent of plastics processing executives are expecting their 2015 sales trends to increase during the next 12 months, according to the most recent survey on the state of the US polymer industry from Manufacturers Association of Plastics Processors (MAPP). "Business conditions in the plastics industry have not changed from a year ago, as the … [Read more...] about MAPP Survey Reports on 2015 Business Forecast
Automotive Insert Molding Drives Growth at Microplastics, Inc.
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Growing complexity in the automotive, medical and electronic component industries is challenging molders across the country. Microplastics, Inc., in St. Charles, Illinois, has embraced the electrification of those industries as an opportunity, driving its insert molding capabilities, engineering expertise and ability to quickly adapt … [Read more...] about Automotive Insert Molding Drives Growth at Microplastics, Inc.
Mobile Emissions and Fuel Economy Rev Up Lightweighting Initiatives
by Suzanne Cole, Miller Cole LLC The world is shifting into high gear on fuel economy. The US and Canada became the first countries to set fuel economy standards toward 2025, and Mexico set its first standards. There were updated and extended light-duty fuel economy standards in the EU, China and Japan. In addition, standards were developed – though not yet implemented – … [Read more...] about Mobile Emissions and Fuel Economy Rev Up Lightweighting Initiatives
Make It Count at NPE2015
Plastics Business Professionals from every spectrum of the plastics industry and its vertical markets will assemble in Orlando, Florida, on March 23-27 to discover the tools and access the emerging technologies that are shaping the future of plastics. The companies listed here are of particular interest to readers of Plastics Business. For more information, visit … [Read more...] about Make It Count at NPE2015