“Made in the USA” is a concept that is especially topical as the nation feels the lasting effects of the pandemic-spurred supply chain meltdown. Companies are rethinking their offshoring decisions and bringing material and part sourcing and manufacturing back to the US. The states themselves are working to facilitate that effort, along with helping the country’s existing … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways States are Investing in Manufacturing
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Plastics Industry Association Announces Top Leadership Appointments
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Board of Directors has voted to appoint Matt Seaholm to the position of chief executive officer (CEO) and Glenn Anderson to the position of chief operating officer (COO). Seaholm has served as PLASTICS’ vice president of government affairs for the past two years. Prior to that, he was the executive director of the American … [Read more...] about Plastics Industry Association Announces Top Leadership Appointments
OSHA Launches Regional Program on Workplace Noise
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Kansas City regional office (Region 7) has established a Regional Emphasis Program to target inspections of general industry and construction workplaces at high risk of noise exposure and to raise awareness among Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska employers of noise hazards and required safety measures. OSHA cites Bureau … [Read more...] about OSHA Launches Regional Program on Workplace Noise
LS Mtron Customer Crestwood Industries Expands Molding Operations
Crestwood Industries, a custom molder based in Mundelein, Illinois, recently expanded its operations with the purchase of four new LS Mtron injection molding machines. The company is in the midst of a $1.2 million expansion that includes the LS Mtron machines, robotics, an automated screen-printing line and customized software. When deciding on what machines to purchase, … [Read more...] about LS Mtron Customer Crestwood Industries Expands Molding Operations
PCS Company Introduces TC50 Hot Runner Temperature Controller
PCS Company, Fraser, Michigan, has introduced the TC50 hot runner temperature controller. The TC50 features two models for six or 12 zones of control and features a seven-inch HMI touchscreen. Standard features of the TC50 include self-diagnostics, mold memory, zone slaving, leak detection and injection press connectivity for I/O functions. Additional features include group … [Read more...] about PCS Company Introduces TC50 Hot Runner Temperature Controller