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Integrating In-Mold Decorating into Injection Molding Workflow

by John Berg, director of marketing Sussex IM Costing, designing and developing a robust and repeatable manufacturing process, regardless of the application or industry, is a...
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Intralox Builds a Winning Team

by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Founded on the power of a good idea, Intralox, a global, comprehensive conveyance solutions company based in New Orleans,...
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Steady Not Stagnant: Strong Performance Continues in 2019

by Ashley Burleson, Membership and Analytics Director MAPP As the industry heads into a new year, the theme that stands out for 2019 is one of...
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Prepare for Supply Chain Pressures

by Liz Stevens, contributing writer Plastics Business No manufacturing operation is immune to supply chain risk. Supply chain problems can occur at any stage of the...
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Communicating Ideas for Improvement at Thogus

by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business As the old saying goes, “What gets measured, gets done,” and Thogus, Avon Lake, Ohio, takes this idea to...

Advocacy for Plastics in Legislation

by Liz Stevens, contributing writer Plastics Business Editor’s Note: The Manufacturers Association of Plastics Processors (MAPP) once again has partnered with Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) for...
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Plastics Industry Swings from Free Trade to No Trade

by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence The US once was considered a champion of free trade and now is attacked by many as a...

Five Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2019

by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers The future of the manufacturing industry will be shaped by a number of ever-evolving trends and technologies. While there’s...
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Six Suggestions to Improve Social Media Marketing Efforts for B2B Businesses

by Brenda Eubank Team 1 Plastics You know it’s important. You’ve read the articles. You’ve attended seminars on the subject. You’ve heard the message loud and...

Inspiration from the Sports World

by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Business With an apology to any New England Patriots fans… This year’s Super Bowl was quite the disappointment. I’m...

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