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By Dianna Brodine, vice president of editorial, Plastics Business Those who know me well have probably heard me tell two stories about the early days of Plastics Business magazine. The first cover story featured Makuta Technics (now Makuta, Inc.), a precision micro molding company in Indiana led by the fantastic Stu Kaplan. While I had writing and interviewing … [Read more...] about Plastics Business Celebrates 20 Years

By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence The textbook definition of volatile says it all: “likely to change rapidly and unpredictably – especially for the worse.” It has been a volatile year, and so was last year. Business leaders are not unaccustomed to change; that is the norm, as competitors evolve and consumers remain notoriously fickle. … [Read more...] about Understanding Today’s Volatile Economy

By Graeme Sands, general manager, Globeius One of the pillars of efficient, productive injection molding operations is the orderly and safe storage of all those intricate and expensive molds. Conscientious molders take inventory management seriously to protect their employees and supercharge their productivity. Traditionally disorderly – and potentially dangerous … [Read more...] about Tame Out-of-Control Mold Storage with Engineered Racks and Cranes

By Shelly Otenbaker, president, WayPoint Marketing Communications In today’s plastics processing landscape, activity is not the same as progress. Injection molders and their suppliers are investing more than ever in marketing – new websites, digital ads, tradeshows, CRM systems and automation tools. On paper, it looks like momentum. But in reality, many organizations … [Read more...] about Creating Clarity: The Importance of Defining the Ideal Customer