by Suzanne Cole, Miller Cole LLC The world is shifting into high gear on fuel economy. The US and Canada became the first countries to set fuel economy standards toward 2025, and Mexico set its first standards. There were updated and extended light-duty fuel economy standards in the EU, China and Japan. In addition, standards were developed – though not yet implemented – … [Read more...] about Mobile Emissions and Fuel Economy Rev Up Lightweighting Initiatives
2015 Winter
Make It Count at NPE2015
Plastics Business Professionals from every spectrum of the plastics industry and its vertical markets will assemble in Orlando, Florida, on March 23-27 to discover the tools and access the emerging technologies that are shaping the future of plastics. The companies listed here are of particular interest to readers of Plastics Business. For more information, visit … [Read more...] about Make It Count at NPE2015
Designing the Perfect SMED Cart
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business MAPP Completes SMED Cart Contest While the contest is over, the opportunity to learn from the entrants has just begun. Too often, innovation is thought of as the invention of the next big app or a new category of mobile devices. However, MAPP knows that innovation often comes in "little" ways – small improvements suggested by employees … [Read more...] about Designing the Perfect SMED Cart
Close the Loop: Take Control of Water Efficiency
by Al Fosco, Frigel North America An effective cooling process is vital to production, and nothing is more critical to this process than its efficient use of water. This means utilizing the best auxiliary products and systems available to most cost-effectively control water use, reuse and waste. Mastering this capability not only will boost profitability, but, ecologically … [Read more...] about Close the Loop: Take Control of Water Efficiency
Philosophy of Facility Size
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business As the economy has rebounded and growing consumer confidence has translated into a willingness to spend money, many plastics molders have found themselves in a position where expansion was necessary to meet customer needs. However, according to Gerry Phillips, co-owner and vice president of PRISM Plastics, Inc., bigger isn't always … [Read more...] about Philosophy of Facility Size