US Treasury Expands Definition of Research Expenditures
by Michael J. Devereux II, Mueller Prost
On Sept. 5, 2013, the US Treasury proposed five changes to regulations defining research expenditures under Internal Revenue...
US Treasury Simplifies Claiming the R&D Tax Credit for Plastics Manufacturers
by Michael J. Devereux II, Mueller Prost
On June 3, 2014, the US Treasury proposed regulations indicating that the IRS will now begin allowing taxpayers...
US House Passes Bill to Increase and Make Permanent the R&D Tax Credit
by Michael J. Devereux II, Mueller Prost
On May 20, The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 880, the American Research & Competitiveness Act of...
Association News
Young Professionals Plant Tour Scheduled at Thogus Products
On June 20, MAPP's Young Professionals will visit Thogus Products, Avon Lakes, Ohio, for a full-day event...
Goal Setting and Follow Through
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor
Plastics Business
As I sat down to work on this issue's Booklist, I was distracted by an advertisement for an accessory...
Email Marketing for Molders
by Katy Ibsen, contributing writer
Plastics Business
Email marketing is nothing revolutionary in the world of marketing; however, applying it to the world of plastic manufacturing...
How to Prepare for the Next Downturn
by Dr. Andreas Reger, researcher
All businesses face threats of decline, but none is as great as the threat posed by an economic recession. According...
Implementing Cobots: Working Collaboratively with Robots at Wisconsin Plastics
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor
Plastics Business
It's a common joke at parties and a worry among laborers: robots taking over the world. But, employees of...
LinkedIn Marketing for Plastics Businesses
by Kyle Milan, CEO
5 Fold Agency
Over the last 10 years, we all have heard about the importance of social media and the trends associated...
Manufacturers Address Drugs in the Workplace
by Ashley Burleson, membership, engagement and analytics manager
MAPP
Ninety-four percent of manufacturers across the United States currently have a drug policy in place, according to...
