Association News
Benchmarking Conference Goes Mobile
Register now for the 2013 Benchmarking Conference in Indianapolis, Oct. 17-18 at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The Benchmarking and...
The Real Truth about Safety: Creating a Culture of Buy-In
by Garrison Wynn, CSP
Knowing that safety is important clearly is not enough to create (or even put a dent in creating) incident-free environments. Most...
Bringing STEM to Local Schools
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business
The plastics industry news has been filled with dire predictions about the future of manufacturing without large-scale investments into the...
Advancing the STEM Agenda
Plastics Business
The manufacturing industry is not alone in its interest in promoting STEM to youth; the educational community also has taken note of the...
Creating Accountable Teams
Plastics Business
Manufacturing has changed dramatically since Nicolet Plastics was founded in the mid-1980s. That was especially true in 2009 as the American economy faltered...
Wage Survey Results Released for Plastics Processing Industry
by Marcella Kates, MAPP, Inc.
MAPP recently completed the 2013 Wage and Salary Report, which has evolved over the last ten years and remains one...
Intellectual Property Awareness Vital to Success in 3D Printing
by Roger A. Gilcrest, Ice Miller LLP
The increased use of three-dimensional (3D) printing for rapid prototyping has required injection molders to be vigilant to...
MAPP Association News
Plastics Business
MAPP Releases 2013 Wage and Salary Report
MAPP's executive team announced the official release of the 2013 Wage and Salary Report. MAPP's Wage and...
Blended Learning: The Best of Both Worlds for Busy Professionals
by Chuck Zona, Hooke College of Applied Sciences
Busy scientists and technicians always are seeking new ways to make the best use of their time....
Get Involved in Your Community
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business
The donations you make should have specific and well-articulated benefits associated with your contribution.
Chances are your business has been asked...
