by John Pizzo, Sun Plastech Inc. A huge volume of plastic resin is wasted every day due to poor resin quality, color changes, and product contamination. This large amount of plastic scrap creates a significant drain on the efficiency and profitability of thermoplastic processors already under pressure from a weakened economy. Plastics processors have reacted to this challenge … [Read more...] about Using Purging Compound to Streamline Production Costs and Reduce Waste
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Investing in Energy-Saving Improvements
by Ryan Thompson, Murphy Company As more corporations respond to an anemic world economy by putting capital improvement programs on a starvation diet, the age-old question asked in every cyclical downturn surfaces anew: "Is cutting capital improvements now the right decision?" In some industries, it is. In others, like the plastics industry, it isn't. Right now, there is a … [Read more...] about Investing in Energy-Saving Improvements
Terms and Conditions: Contracting for Economic Certainty
by Josef Keglewitsch and Laura Hult, Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., L.P.A. Given the difficult economic times, we are all looking for ways to improve the bottom line. Even after combating some of the more traditional problems that erode profit such as raw material costs, machine rates, and labor expenses, a business' bottom line is still subject to significant exposure if … [Read more...] about Terms and Conditions: Contracting for Economic Certainty
Optimizing Mold Performance and Maintenance Efficiency
by Steve Johnson, Progressive Components Mold performance and maintenance efficiency are two completely different, yet entirely connected goals of the modern day mold repair shop. Mold performance has been an issue ever since the first part hung up in cavity, with maintenance efficiency or the approach used when repairing molds taking a back seat in terms of significance … [Read more...] about Optimizing Mold Performance and Maintenance Efficiency
Let’s Go Viral! (But First, What Is It?)
by T.J. Tedesco, Grow Sales, Inc. Marketers are hearing this a lot: "Let's go viral." Part of a marketer's job is to sift through available promotional technologies, select those with a high probability of financial payback, and reject ones that fail the proverbial "sniff" test. Viral marketing has become a hot issue, and Iam happy to share what I know, or the lack thereof, … [Read more...] about Let’s Go Viral! (But First, What Is It?)