While work on the first issue of 2024 is well underway, we paused to see which Plastics Business articles from 2023 caught the eyes of our readers. The following stories were the top reads from 2023 for visitors to the website. Recycled Resins Fill Sustainability Gaps in Plastics Processing Consumer preference increasingly favors sustainable products and is driving … [Read more...] about Top 5 Plastics Business Articles of 2023
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Top 5 New Workplace Health Concerns
In our rapidly changing world, it pays to stay abreast of developments that might require adjustments in the workplace. Here are five emerging topics to keep in mind when it comes to making the workplace the best place. Shift Work Can Take a Toll on Workers' Brains Researchers in Canada conducted a study of middle-aged and older workers, evaluating data for thousands of … [Read more...] about Top 5 New Workplace Health Concerns
Three Companies Navigate Cross-Border M&A Trends and Transactions
Press release submitted on behalf of Stout. In a conversation presented at the 2023 MAPP (Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors) Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference, Michael Benson, Managing Director in Stout’s Investment Banking group and co-head of the Plastics & Packaging Group, spoke on cross-border M&A trends within the plastics industry, … [Read more...] about Three Companies Navigate Cross-Border M&A Trends and Transactions
Annual MAPP Innovation Award Winners Announced
Press release submitted on behalf of MAPP. The Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) has officially announced the 2023 MAPP Innovation Award winners focused on Automated Manufacturing Solutions at the recent 2023 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference. There were two subcategories for this year’s awards: Smart Manufacturing Solutions (ex. Lights Out, … [Read more...] about Annual MAPP Innovation Award Winners Announced
Benchmarking Conference Welcomes Emmy Award-Winning Speaker
The MAPP team put together an amazing two days of programming for the annual MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 4-6, 2023. Attendees listened to inspiring keynote speakers, shared knowledge and best practices in breakout labs, collaborated at roundtable discussions, explored the new automation hall and connected during networking … [Read more...] about Benchmarking Conference Welcomes Emmy Award-Winning Speaker