Harbour Results, Inc., (HRI) conducted a study to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting small- to medium-sized manufacturers – both production and tooling. The results show that nearly two-thirds of those shops surveyed are operating at some level of reduced capacity or are closed. Additionally, of those shops that are closed, approximately 70% expect to … [Read more...] about Harbour Results Announces Results From COVID-19 Study – Manufacturing Industry Utilization Drops Significantly
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Plastics Industry Shifts Priorities to Respond to COVID-19
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business The plastics manufacturing industry is either boom or bust right now – some plants are (or recently were) shuttered due to statewide stay-at-home orders and others have added personnel to churn out essential medical safety products. My email inbox has been filled with stories from companies announcing shifts in their … [Read more...] about Plastics Industry Shifts Priorities to Respond to COVID-19
Stout Releases Plastics Industry Update for Q1 2020
Global advisory firm Stout has released its plastics industry update for Q1 2020, noting that plastics industry M&A transactions for the first quarter were in line with the average despite the COVID-19 pandemic. A decline in M&A activity is anticipated, however, due to declining company performance and challenging logistics surrounding transaction due diligence. From … [Read more...] about Stout Releases Plastics Industry Update for Q1 2020
Conair Offers Portable Multi-Hopper Drying System
The Conair Group, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, offers the new Conair Multi-Hopper Cart (MHC), which delivers the ultimate in value, portability, flexibility and productivity. It is simple enough for the most basic applications or upgradable to a fully featured drying solution. The MHC features up to four dependable Conair CH Series mass-flow hoppers mounted on a … [Read more...] about Conair Offers Portable Multi-Hopper Drying System
Routsis Training Offers Free Online Gap Analysis Testing
GapQuiz™, from Routsis Training, Dracut, Massachusetts, quickly identifies potential gaps in the knowledgebase of your plastics industry personnel for scientific molding, blow molding, single screw extrusion, twin screw extrusion and – coming soon – injection molded part design. There are no charges associated with the Gap Analysis quiz, and companies can test an unlimited … [Read more...] about Routsis Training Offers Free Online Gap Analysis Testing