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 a recent report published by the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP). The recent Drugs in the Workplace Report revealed that, while the majority of surveyed … [Read more...] about Manufacturers Address Drugs in the Workplace
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Opportunities After Acquisition at Met2Plastic
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business A host of reasons exist for selling a company, even if - or because - it's been in the family for decades. But, what happens when the acquisition is over? Can a company retain its identity, culture and values through the uncertainty and change a new owner can bring? Met2Plastic, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, can look … [Read more...] about Opportunities After Acquisition at Met2Plastic
The Economist’s View: Steel Tariffs — Good, Bad, Both?
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence There are few things more certain than death and taxes, unless it is a debate over one or the other. The plan to impose stiff tariffs on steel imported into the US has been discussed and considered and argued over for years - decades even. Once upon a time, the US was perhaps the world's biggest steel … [Read more...] about The Economist’s View: Steel Tariffs — Good, Bad, Both?
This Year I Hope to (Insert Answer Here)
by Jeff Bush, author Imagine closing your eyes, throwing a dart at the Wall Street Journal to pick a stock you had to invest your entire savings in. You can't look at the price until the last day of the year; nervous? But yet, this is how most businesses plan. They choose one time a year, develop a plan, put it in the drawer only to review it at the same time the following … [Read more...] about This Year I Hope to (Insert Answer Here)
US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports: Action Items for Businesses
Dave Andrea, Daron Gifford and Bryan Welsh Plante Moran By now, you've heard about the new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum instituted in early March 2018. It's no surprise many businesses have questions and concerns. Here's our overview and key actions to consider. The situation The 25 percent tariff on imported steel and 10 percent tariff on aluminum were based on … [Read more...] about US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports: Action Items for Businesses