by Lee Pfennigwerth, SRI Quality System Registrar As the plastics industry grows increasingly competitive, it is important for companies, large and small, to certify to certain quality standards, such as ISO 9001 or sector-specific standards such as ISO/TS 16949 and AS9100. As companies consider registering to these standards, the challenge becomes how to best implement and … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Implementing and Utilizing a Standards-based QMS
2007 Spring
Polymer Conversions, Inc.: Better Well Done, Than Well Said
by Dianna Brodine Profile Spring 2007 What happens when a plastics processor embraces the challenges of a shifting market and makes a commitment to both quality and lean operations? If that processor is Polymer Conversions, Inc. of Orchard Park, New York, the result is steady customer growth, facility expansions, and the promise of a bright future. Early … [Read more...] about Polymer Conversions, Inc.: Better Well Done, Than Well Said
Fremont Plastics: Competing One Detail at a Time
Fremont Plastics: Competing One Detail at a Time by Kym Conis Success Spring 2007 Travel far into the past or decades into the future; travel across the nation, around the globe or right next door. No matter what the industry, market, or product being sold, one constant remains the driving force behind businesses large and small the quest to gain that competitive … [Read more...] about Fremont Plastics: Competing One Detail at a Time
Understanding and Benefiting from Service Agreements
by Christopher Kleck, President, Pro Plastics Sales & Service, Inc. Ask any engineer to discuss the process of selecting equipment for purchase and he will point to vendor quotations, on-site testimonials and spreadsheets with important data regarding cycle times and through-puts. It seems that the attention to capital purchase is paramount. However, attention to what … [Read more...] about Understanding and Benefiting from Service Agreements