by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business With one look at the Trademark Plastics facility, located in Riverside, CA, it is immediately obvious that this isn't a typical injection molding business. With one conversation with CEO Erin Carty and her husband, COO David (Chenoweth) Carty, it is apparent that while tradition runs deep throughout the organization, it is innovation and … [Read more...] about Training for Medical Excellence at Trademark Plastics
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The Value of Value-Added Services
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business In today's competitive environment, molders are often challenged to provide value beyond that inherent in the molding process. While cost, quality and turnaround time are critical, the "value add" may provide an edge that attracts new business and earns loyalty from existing customers. Product decorating and part assembly are two of the … [Read more...] about The Value of Value-Added Services
Water Leaks are Money down the Drain
by Steve Johnson, ToolingDocs LLC As most mold maintenance audits reveal, both internal and external water leaks continue to be the frontrunning causes of unscheduled mold downtime. Pitting - the simple act of electrons from one steel component migrating to another - wastes thousands of company dollars per year through excessive repair hours, additional tooling costs, press … [Read more...] about Water Leaks are Money down the Drain
Incentivizing Employees for Productivity and Quality
by Amy Bauer Those managing plastics operations - watching the metrics month in and month out know that increasing productivity and focusing on quality measures, such as reducing waste, speeding delivery times and ensuring safety, has a direct effect on a company's bottom line. The challenge, however, is in transferring this understanding to frontline employees, who may not … [Read more...] about Incentivizing Employees for Productivity and Quality
MAPP Plant Tour Events Benefit Attendees and Host
Plastics Business The anatomy of a plant tour is filled with small and large details, but they all begin in the same place. Every November, the MAPP organization begins planning for the upcoming year with a particular focus on the plant tours. The process begins with three key questions: How do we provide value to Members? As a national organization, are there … [Read more...] about MAPP Plant Tour Events Benefit Attendees and Host