by Dave Schoofs, product development Central Decal Company Over the past 30 years, in-mold decorating and labeling has become a common method of providing labeling, signage and user interface on many durable and consumable products. There are a few common benefits to IMD/IML and in-mold foils, including permanency of the graphic, reduced labor content, simplified supply chain … [Read more...] about IMD/IML: Common Performance Considerations and Test Methods
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Industry Trends in Mold and Machine Maintenance
by Ashley Burleson, membership and analytics manager MAPP Ninety-nine percent of plastics companies have a tracking system in place for machine maintenance, according to a recent study conducted by the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP). Additionally, 90 percent of companies have a system to track mold maintenance in their facilities. The Mold and … [Read more...] about Industry Trends in Mold and Machine Maintenance
Resin Supply Chain Issues: Suppliers Offer Perspective, Solutions
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business Uncertainty in the resin supply chain is sending ripples through the plastics industry and into end markets. The result has been predictable: price increases for the processor at the time of resin purchase. What are the biggest issues facing the resin industry at the moment, and what can the processor do to alleviate … [Read more...] about Resin Supply Chain Issues: Suppliers Offer Perspective, Solutions
Obama Signs “Extender” Legislation
by Michael J. Devereux II, Mueller Prost On Dec. 16, 2014, in the last vote of the 113th Congress, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, commonly known as Extenders. The Senate passage of the Extender legislation paved the way for President Obamas signature, which he gave just three days later. Had this legislation not been passed, … [Read more...] about Obama Signs “Extender” Legislation
Federal Research Credit Extended and Improved
by Michael J. Devereux II, Mueller Prost On Dec. 18, President Obama signed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, also known as the "tax extenders package." We are pleased to announce that the Research Credit has become a permanent fixture of the Internal Revenue Code! In addition, the tax extenders package makes a number of changes to how taxpayers may … [Read more...] about Federal Research Credit Extended and Improved