A look at automation equipment through the use of technology and robotics to optimize plastics and molding operations by improving efficiencies, increasing productivity and reducing labor. Absolute Robot (ARI) 508.792.4305 www.absoluterobot.com Absolute Robot's, Worcester, Massachusetts, new generation Max Series top-entry robots features six axes of control for molding … [Read more...] about Technology Focus: Automation and Robotics
2023 Issue 3
It’s Time to Sell
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business In 2000, a movie was released that didn’t have much of an impact on theater audiences, despite its lineup of “name-brand” young actors. Vin Diesel, Nia Long, Ben Affleck and Scott Caan had leading roles in a film called Boiler Room, a crime drama centered around a brokerage firm that spends more time generating … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Sell
What Recession?
By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence It would seem to be such a simple request: “Mr. Economic Forecaster, are we or are we not in a recession? How bad might this be, and when might we expect to be out of it – if, indeed, we are in one?” Too bad those in the soothsaying business seem incapable of answering these questions. A survey commissioned … [Read more...] about What Recession?
Contracting in a New World
By Josef Keglewitsch, partner, Ice Miller LLP The industry likely has seen more upheaval in commercial contracts in the past five years than it did in the 20 years that preceded that period. It is no coincidence that recent history has seen an economy beset by unprecedented challenges: pandemics, labor shortages, energy crises, transportation challenges and a supply chain … [Read more...] about Contracting in a New World
Hiring Skilled Labor in an Uncertain Job Market
By Todd Nickerson, recruiting director, MBS Advisors Plastics manufacturers reading this article, likely are involved in the hiring process but the question resides – is it enjoyable? It stands to reason that most people aren’t going to give full attention to the less enjoyable aspects of their job. However, in today’s uncertain and skills-short market, the hiring process … [Read more...] about Hiring Skilled Labor in an Uncertain Job Market