By Andrew Carlsgaard, benchmarking and analytics director, MAPP At the beginning of 2025, the United States plastics manufacturing industry is signaling recovery and growth. After several years of new economic challenges since the onset of the pandemic, including inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions, optimism is on the horizon as the US manufacturing industry … [Read more...] about Plastics Industry Leaders’ Forecast Improved for 2025 in Spite of Challenges to End 2024
2025 Issue 1
AMR, DFM, EOAT, SCADA: Acronyms that Spell Advanced Manufacturing
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Two MAPP member companies recently have implemented new production floor innovations, employing automated manufacturing elements that work seamlessly together as important pieces of today’s smart manufacturing puzzle. Flambeau, Inc. and Hoffer Plastics each zeroed in on production lines at their plants with the aim of reducing manual … [Read more...] about AMR, DFM, EOAT, SCADA: Acronyms that Spell Advanced Manufacturing
Metro Plastics Makes an Impact with Inventory System
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Business gurus often talk about the view from 30,000 feet – the big picture that provides a look at overall operations. Perhaps, however, the focus should be on the view from 30 feet – a close-up of specific processes and procedures that make an impact now. For more than 45 years, Metro Plastics Technologies, LLC has been … [Read more...] about Metro Plastics Makes an Impact with Inventory System
Now Comes the Hard Part… Policy Shifts with a New Administration
By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence First, the good news – it now is safe to watch TV again (except for all the ads from lawyers). The campaigns are over, and choices have been made with some happy and some not-so-happy. What happens next is transitioning from promises and electioneering to policy decisions and actual governing. What is expected, … [Read more...] about Now Comes the Hard Part… Policy Shifts with a New Administration
PTXPO 2025 Creates Inspiration, Discovery and Connections
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is a three-day showcase that encompasses cutting-edge technologies and innovations. It will offer attendees an expansive exhibit hall, educational sessions, first look at the newest plastics machinery and a variety of networking opportunities. PTXPO will take place on March 18-20, 2025, at … [Read more...] about PTXPO 2025 Creates Inspiration, Discovery and Connections