Legislative Outlook: End of 2010 Provides Reasons for Optimism in 2011
by William R. Carteaux, SPI
While it may still be years before we return to what "normal" used to be, I believe the U.S. plastics...
Cost Savings Through Effective Purging
by John Pizzo, Sun Plastech, Inc.
The plastic waste created every day by poor resin color changes and product contamination is a significant drain on...
Lean and Green at DOREL Juvenile Group
by Dianna Brodine
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. manufactures some of the most recognizable products in the world – if you are a parent. Producing car...
The Economy and Plastics Processors: Cultural Shift Remains Key to Survival
by Laurie Harbour, Harbour Results, Inc.
It's been two years since the economy encountered one of the worst crashes in history. Where are plastics processors...
Program Launch Coordinator – The Strategic Link
by Teresa Schell, Plastics Components, Inc.
Successful business strategies equate to successful customer relationships. As demands increase for OEM buyers and/or procurement managers, a company's...
IML Solutions – Five Experts Share Advice
by Renée Varella
In a recent survey of molding companies involved in in-mold labeling, nearly 86 percent said that their involvement with IML applications consist...
Trade Show Exhibition Tips
by Julie K. Buzbee
Trade shows and up-to-the-minute seminars on plastics technology fit hand-in-hand with the forward-thinking ideas of today's plastics executives who are constantly...
Closed-Loop Process Cooling Independent Case Study: Energy, Operations and Other Resources
by Gerald Church, UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center and Glen La Palme, PL Energy LLC
This case deals with intelligent process cooling utilizing closed-loop systems,...
Going Green with Purging Compounds
by Andrew Reeder, Moulds Plus International
A company going green is not only socially responsible but also, financially responsible. The best way for plastic processing...
Process Cooling: Optimize Plant Processes and Drive Down Costs
by Lou Zavala, Frigel
For years, process cooling has been an important part of the plastic processing plant. Properly controlled cooling is critical to the...
