by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Mark Zuckerberg created a buzz not seen since Oprah's Book Club when he announced his intention of reading a book every two weeks in 2015 – and sharing his selections. As a result, nearly 430,000 people have "liked" the Facebook page that announces the featured book, which also features discussions with the authors and an online discussion … [Read more...] about Four of the Top Business Books of 2015
2015 Summer
An M&A Market Update for the Plastics Industry
by David Evatz, SRR There continues to be strong demand for plastic companies across all end markets and manufacturing processes. Although acquisition demand is strong, there currently exists a general lack of quality deals in the marketplace, resulting in a supply/demand imbalance (i.e., more buyers than sellers). Global plastics M&A volume increased four percent during … [Read more...] about An M&A Market Update for the Plastics Industry
Monitoring Manufacturing Efficiency with Advanced Auxiliary Equipment
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Conair's new SCADA-enabled ControlWorks system gives users the ability to look at more than one piece of equipment at a time and drill down as necessary to find information on individual machines. Process monitoring is a critical component of any successful injection molding job. Monitoring the molding machinery and the mold itself … [Read more...] about Monitoring Manufacturing Efficiency with Advanced Auxiliary Equipment
More than Molding: OCTEX Aims for Magic
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Twenty-five years after it first opened its doors in Sarasota, Florida, OCTEX LLC is shaping a future that is cutting edge in every sense. With a unique talent acquisition strategy, nearly unrestricted technology investments and an aggressive campus development plan, the company strives to be more to its customers than an injection … [Read more...] about More than Molding: OCTEX Aims for Magic
Casual Friday Includes Fewer Emails at Ice Miller
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Business In this issue, Plastics Business takes a look at Ice Miller, Metro Plastics and Crescent Industries. It's no secret that interpersonal communication has fallen by the wayside. Email has become one of the most preferred methods of communicating with customers and co-workers alike. And, why not? It's easy, it's quick and emails can be … [Read more...] about Casual Friday Includes Fewer Emails at Ice Miller