Polycarbonate and ABS Engineering Resins Markets See Global Tightening
by Adrian Beale, CMAI
Polycarbonate
Current Market
The first quarter of 2011 has seen a strong start to the year for polycarbonate markets in North America with...
Plastics Processor Relative Value Drivers
by Michael D. Benson and David M. Evatz, SRR
Given the turbulent economic conditions over the last few years and the effect on the plastics...
Eyes on the Future at i2tech
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business
i2tech is hiring eight new employees. They've been in the building for 15 minutes, received a set of ear plugs...
Future Markets in Plastics: A Second Look
by Dr. Peter Mooney, Plastics Custom Research Services
I contributed an article to the Winter 2010 issue of Plastics Business in which I reviewed the...
Examining Supplier Partnerships: Focus on Service, Knowledge
Plastics Business
In September 2010, KPMG, an international audit, tax and advisory firm, released its Global Manufacturing Outlook: Relationships, Risk and Reach. The report noted...
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...
