Plastics Business Every business has three to five employees who are critical to its successful operation. Metro Plastics Technologies, Noblesville, IN, has incentivized its key people, providing the employees another reason to remain with the company for the long term, while also communicating the employees' value in a tangible way. "We have the traditional 401k plan," … [Read more...] about Metro Plastics’ Incentive Plan for Key Employees
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Intellectual Property in Injection Molding Contract Terms and Conditions
by Roger A. Gilcrest, Ice Miller, LLP The terms and conditions in most contracts deal with the standard nuts-and-bolts aspects of production, schedules, delivery and payment, as well as general warranties and representations. Intellectual property issues concerning the ownership, control, sharing and enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets are rarely … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property in Injection Molding Contract Terms and Conditions
Three Responsibilities of Innovation
by AJ Sweatt There's a lot of talk lately about innovation and its likely role in the revitalization of US manufacturing. This past June, President Obama announced the formation of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership - a collection of representatives from academia and the public and private sectors tasked with making recommendations to the President on how to best … [Read more...] about Three Responsibilities of Innovation
Understanding Workers Compensation: The Role of Frontline Management
by William Wahoff, Scott, Scriven & Wahoff, LLP In today's workforce, it is now more critical than ever to educate and train your company's frontline supervision in understanding workers' compensation and how to minimize company losses as a result of workers' compensation injuries. This article will address how educating your frontline management can reduce work- related … [Read more...] about Understanding Workers Compensation: The Role of Frontline Management
Industrial Mold & Machine’s iPads and Social Network
Plastics Business When those involved in plastics processing talk about upgrading technology, they often are replacing outdated machinery on the plant floor. At Industrial Mold & Machine (IMM), Twinsburg, OH, technology upgrades have put iPads in the hands of 19 employees and are changing the way the company communicates. "Instant information - that's how we've branded … [Read more...] about Industrial Mold & Machine’s iPads and Social Network