by Jim Zinski, Novatec Increasing profits, satisfying customer demand and improving utilization of production floor space are all strong reasons to consider a new central resin conveying system. But what does that really mean? In basic terms, we're talking about automating the resin handling process. This includes getting the buckets, ladders, pallets, bags, manpower and … [Read more...] about Benefits of a Central Resin Conveying System
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Advantages of a Central Resin Drying System
by Mark Haynie, Novatec Central drying systems typically, but not always, are an integral part of a central conveying system. Central drying adds a new level of energy efficiency for processors because dryers can be moved off the production floor, and a single dryer is more efficient to operate than multiple dryers taking up space on the production floor. When a processor … [Read more...] about Advantages of a Central Resin Drying System
Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
by Dianna Brodine Plastics Business The annual MAPP Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference will take place October 15-17 in Indianapolis, IN. This processor-driven conference is well worth the time and money spent, with sessions and networking opportunities that focus on improving the way plastics companies do business. I've attended every conference since 2008 and am … [Read more...] about Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
Obama Signs “Extender” Legislation
by Michael J. Devereux II, Mueller Prost On Dec. 16, 2014, in the last vote of the 113th Congress, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, commonly known as Extenders. The Senate passage of the Extender legislation paved the way for President Obamas signature, which he gave just three days later. Had this legislation not been passed, … [Read more...] about Obama Signs “Extender” Legislation
Federal Research Credit Extended and Improved
by Michael J. Devereux II, Mueller Prost On Dec. 18, President Obama signed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, also known as the "tax extenders package." We are pleased to announce that the Research Credit has become a permanent fixture of the Internal Revenue Code! In addition, the tax extenders package makes a number of changes to how taxpayers may … [Read more...] about Federal Research Credit Extended and Improved