MAPP Plastics Benchmarking Survey Now Open MAPP advocates for the crucial role of data in the success of plastics processors. As an Association, MAPP is thrilled about the ongoing evolution of its benchmarking offerings through a partnership with Harbour Results, Inc. resulting in the creation of a distinctive tool: MAPP Plastics Benchmarking. Through this collaboration, … [Read more...] about MAPP Association News: Issue 2 2024
Articles
Protecting Plastics Processors from Digital Disruption
By Tom Wojcinski, principal, and Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, partner, Wipfli While talking with a group of plastics processors, one asked if there was anything a manufacturer could do to ensure its operations are not hacked. But, of course, there is no way that’s possible, especially in today’s connected manufacturing environment. Even if a processor disconnected … [Read more...] about Protecting Plastics Processors from Digital Disruption
Beacon Engineered Solutions Implements Automation to Ease Labor Crunch
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Beacon Engineered Solutions earned the second place award in Labor Solutions at the 2023 MAPP Innovation Award ceremony for its entry describing the company’s 4DX Automation Team which has applied automation technologies that currently save the company 11,000 labor hours annually. Beacon is in Alexandria, Minnesota, offering … [Read more...] about Beacon Engineered Solutions Implements Automation to Ease Labor Crunch
Technology Focus: Material Handling Systems and Equipment
A look at material handling systems and auxiliary equipment consisting of conveying, drying, dosing, temperature control and recycling while maintaining seamless operations for processes of storage and transfer to filling and emptying for the plastics industry. Conair Group 724.584.5500 www.conairgroup.com Conair Group, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, an industrial … [Read more...] about Technology Focus: Material Handling Systems and Equipment
Throwing a Punch to Break Through Sales Walls
By Tom Wood, vice president, sales, E-S Plastic Products To be successful in sales, sales team members need to be able to take a punch… but sometimes, they need to throw one! A few years ago, a high-profile target customer toured an injection molding plant. A supplier survey and a full-plant audit followed, with the result that the company became an approved vendor. Then, … [Read more...] about Throwing a Punch to Break Through Sales Walls