By Lindsey Munson, managing editor, Plastics Business It's been two weeks since 600 plastics leaders gathered in Indianapolis, and the impact of MAPP’s 2026 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference continues to hit home throughout the industry. For three days, September 29 through October 1, the conference was centered on the theme of empowerment, engagement and … [Read more...] about #BenchCon26: A First Look
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The Deliberate Manager: Seven Steps to Scheduling Yourself for Success
By Kate Zabriskie, president, Business Training Works, Inc. Most of us become managers because we excelled at our previous jobs, not because we had a grand vision for leadership. One day we're individual contributors, and the next we're juggling endless meetings, urgent emails, and last-minute crises while trying to develop our teams in whatever slivers of time we can find. … [Read more...] about The Deliberate Manager: Seven Steps to Scheduling Yourself for Success
Top 5 Plastics Business Articles of 2025
From technology and operations to leadership and market insight, these articles reflect where the plastics industry focused its attention in 2025. Together, they highlight the topics, challenges and innovations that resonated most with our readers throughout the year. As we move forward with the first issue of 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back at the Plastics Business … [Read more...] about Top 5 Plastics Business Articles of 2025
You Are a Leader
Whether you know it or not. Whether you want to be one or not… By Jim Bouchard You inspire people–whether you know it or not. You empower people, sometimes even if you’re not trying to. You guide people–whether you want to or not. What is your definition of “leader?” Before you go any further, let’s see if you’re singing in harmony. If not––there’s no point … [Read more...] about You Are a Leader
Goodway Technologies Shares Essential Dust Collection Tips to Comply with New NFPA 660 Standard
Press release submitted on behalf of Goodway Technologies. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Stamford, Connecticut, has introduced a new standard, NFPA 660 Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids, that consolidates several prior standards into one comprehensive, consistent document which applies to a variety of industries. This is intended to simplify … [Read more...] about Goodway Technologies Shares Essential Dust Collection Tips to Comply with New NFPA 660 Standard