Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities
by Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP
Mueller Prost
The holidays are here. For many, this means spending time with family and friends to recall good...
Productivity and Prioritization
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor
Plastics Business
On my bulletin board at work, I have a small business card-sized reminder. It reads, “There’s no point in...
Association News
MAPP Hosts Record-Breaking 2018 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference
The Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) brought nearly 600 manufacturing professionals to Indianapolis Oct. 10...
The View from 30 Feet: Anderson Technologies Offers Success Coaching to Its Employees
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor
Plastics Business
Auto repairs. Child support. Financial literacy and assistance. Food stamps. Foreclosure. Health and insurance. Home repairs. Housing needs. Transportation...
Association News
2018 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference to be Held in October
Oct. 10-12, 2018 | Indianapolis, Indiana
For the 16th year, MAPP is hosting the 2018...
Creating Successful Cultures
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor
Plastics Business
This summer, I had the opportunity to participate on a selection committee for a local leadership award. The process...
Brand Protection for Plastics Molders: New Strategies for Anti-Counterfeit Security
by Scott R. Sabreen, president
The Sabreen Group, Inc.
Counterfeiting is a worldwide epidemic. Many plastic goods are manufactured in a different region than they are...
Data-Driven Decision Making with Process Quantity Analysis
by Scott Walton and Patrick White
Harbour Results
Nearly every manufacturing company collects data; however, all too often, these data either are not analyzed to the...
Foaming Agents: Impact on Production Efficiency of Custom Closures
by Mike Uhrain, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, and Nick Sotos
iD Additives
Part lightweighting has become a major trend in plastics. Brand owners are embracing sustainability and...
Health and Safety in the Plastics Industry: Processors in the Spotlight with Best Practices
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor
Plastics Business
Creating a safe work environment takes the effort of every person in a plastics processing facility, whether in the...
