2020 and 2021: No End to Chaos in Sight
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence
Editor’s Note: Due to press deadlines, Chris Kuehl submitted this article on the morning after the election....
Technology Trends in Auxiliary Equipment
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, Plastics Business
For plastics processors and the companies that provide auxiliary equipment to them, 2020 was the year that was…...
Regrind, Reuse, Recycle: Plastikos Medical Makes Sustainability a Top Priority
by Brittany Willes, contributing writer, Plastics Business
Well aware of the growing concerns surrounding plastic recyclability and sustainability, Plastikos, Inc., located in Erie, Pennsylvania, has...
Are Women the Answer to Manufacturing’s Talent Crisis?
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Business
Solving the talent problem in the US manufacturing industry has been – and will continue to be –...
Benchmarking Conference Goes Virtual
Plastics Business
With COVID-19 interrupting travel plans and restricting large gatherings, the MAPP team reacted rapidly to create an online conference experience that not only...
MAPP Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference
October 19-23, 2020 • mappinc.com/conference
The goal of the Virtual Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference is to help plastics companies improve their operations and tactics...
Training Matrix: The Roadmap for Employee Advancement
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, Plastics Business
Creating and conducting a training program is hard work, but it is worth the investment – because when...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Plastics and Parallel Industries
by the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors
The Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP), in response to processing executives’ request for data to better understand...
Program Launch Best Practices in a Pandemic-Pressed World
by Cynthia Kustush, contributing writer, Plastics Business
Plastics processors are accustomed to pressures of new program launches and meeting customer expectations. Whether the program launch...
Revamping Healthcare at Vital Plastics
by Lara Copeland, contributing writer, Plastics Business
Across the business landscape, companies are employing creative strategies to draw in new talent while also trying to...
