By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Family-owned since 1953, Robert Hoffer and his wife Hellen started Hoffer Plastics embodying four core values: family, integrity, service and trust. These core values were the pillar that held the company together over three generations, and after 70 years, they continue to forge and build a business based on – service to others … [Read more...] about Hoffer Plastics Builds Careers Based on the Principle “People Matter”
2024 Issue 2
MAPP Association News: Issue 2 2024
MAPP Plastics Benchmarking Survey Now Open MAPP advocates for the crucial role of data in the success of plastics processors. As an Association, MAPP is thrilled about the ongoing evolution of its benchmarking offerings through a partnership with Harbour Results, Inc. resulting in the creation of a distinctive tool: MAPP Plastics Benchmarking. Through this collaboration, … [Read more...] about MAPP Association News: Issue 2 2024
Protecting Plastics Processors from Digital Disruption
By Tom Wojcinski, principal, and Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, partner, Wipfli While talking with a group of plastics processors, one asked if there was anything a manufacturer could do to ensure its operations are not hacked. But, of course, there is no way that’s possible, especially in today’s connected manufacturing environment. Even if a processor disconnected … [Read more...] about Protecting Plastics Processors from Digital Disruption
Beacon Engineered Solutions Implements Automation to Ease Labor Crunch
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Beacon Engineered Solutions earned the second place award in Labor Solutions at the 2023 MAPP Innovation Award ceremony for its entry describing the company’s 4DX Automation Team which has applied automation technologies that currently save the company 11,000 labor hours annually. Beacon is in Alexandria, Minnesota, offering … [Read more...] about Beacon Engineered Solutions Implements Automation to Ease Labor Crunch