by Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business A high percentage of the American workforce represents the plastics industry. With so many in the trade, it is key for companies to place awareness, training and a cultural balance of safety and health at the forefront of their mission. It takes the dedication of every person, every day, whether in the front office or on the shop … [Read more...] about Going for Gold: Safety in the Workplace
2022 Issue 3
Reshoring Gains Momentum
by Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Business Reshoring is gaining momentum. Bringing manufacturing back from overseas appeals to national pride; counters increasing costs offshore; minimizes risks related to lack of domestic production, geopolitical uncertainties and currency fluctuations; protects intellectual property; shortens supply chains; and eliminates quality issues … [Read more...] about Reshoring Gains Momentum
What’s New and What’s Possible in Additive Manufacturing for Plastics, Metal and More
by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business 3D printing has come a long way from its origins in the 1980s when researchers, inventors and entrepreneurs in labs and garages imagined ground-breaking methods and built the first machines. At first a novelty and then embraced primarily by hobbyists, additive manufacturing has matured and become a workhorse in a growing variety of … [Read more...] about What’s New and What’s Possible in Additive Manufacturing for Plastics, Metal and More
Recruitment and Retention: Ideas from Other Processors
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business At a recent MAPP plant tour event, a room filled with plastics processing professionals from around the US discussed the struggles their plants are facing with recruitment and retention – and then shared their strategies. This list is a quick glimpse into the creative ideas being utilized today to solve one of the … [Read more...] about Recruitment and Retention: Ideas from Other Processors
Why Can’t We Be Like Cars?
by Will Hinshaw, partner/founder, Captive Solutions & Options What if submitting a receipt for an oil change to the car insurance company for reimbursement was possible? Unfortunately, it is not allowed because routine maintenance is not covered under a car insurance policy. Insurance, by definition, is a contract represented by a policy in which an individual or an entity … [Read more...] about Why Can’t We Be Like Cars?