by Matt Proske, vice president SIGMA Plastic Services, Inc. Improving mechanical properties and/or weight reduction requires finding ways to improve stiffness while reducing weight. Fiber-filled polymer materials have been the number one choice to accomplish these goals, but the transition has not been easy or straightforward. The primary challenge has been that increasing … [Read more...] about Advanced Injection Molding Simulation of Fiber-Filled Materials
2016 Fall
Association News
HR On-Boarding and Training Checklists Available MAPP conducted a benchmarking activity to collect on-boarding and training checklists from MAPP member companies. Member companies submitted their on-boarding and training checklists to the MAPP staff. These checklists were then scrubbed of identifying company information, reviewed, organized and compiled into one concise … [Read more...] about Association News
Using a B.O.L.D. Approach to Succeed in an Unpredictable Business World
by Jill Johnson, president Johnson Consulting Services Our economic, political and social environment is exceptionally volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. It has become increasingly difficult to develop strategies for success when every time you turn around there is another challenge that threatens your enterprise survival. One of the most effective methods you can … [Read more...] about Using a B.O.L.D. Approach to Succeed in an Unpredictable Business World
Event Speakers Make Recommendations
Whether a keynote presenter or a member of the MAPP association sharing personal experiences, event speakers referenced books that have influenced them. From leading through daily actions to achieving strategic priorities, these five books were recommended or written by those who presented. Shift Your Brilliance Author: Simon T. Bailey Released: April 21, 2014 This book … [Read more...] about Event Speakers Make Recommendations
MAPP’s Annual Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference: Perseverance, The Secret of All Success
When more than 500 plastics processors and industry partners gather in one place, the opportunities for sharing, learning and making valuable connections are immense. The JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana, was once again the location of the 2016 MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference. The value in the annual event goes beyond inspiring keynote speakers, … [Read more...] about MAPP’s Annual Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference: Perseverance, The Secret of All Success