by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business Two years ago, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting the United States significantly, the owners of Belmont Engineered Plastics sat down for a meeting. Among conversations about profitability and planning, the conversation turned to the “why” – why were these four individuals in business, and what … [Read more...] about View from 30: A Higher Meaning to Work at Belmont Engineered Plastics
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The View from 30 Feet: Competitive Nature Improves Quality at Dymotek
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business “What’s the score?” That question, asked by sports and game fans worldwide, reveals a lot about the human tendency toward competition and excellence. Whether it applies to professional sports, Olympic athletes, school sports or TV game shows, we crave knowing who scored the most and who won the match. We are a competitive bunch, and … [Read more...] about The View from 30 Feet: Competitive Nature Improves Quality at Dymotek
No-Cost Energy Assessments Offered by DOE’s Industrial Assessment Center
by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business The US Department of Energy, through its Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs), offers no-cost expert assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturers. The assessments are conducted by teams at 31 universities around the US, and result in reports with detailed recommendations. Here are the top five things to know about this valuable … [Read more...] about No-Cost Energy Assessments Offered by DOE’s Industrial Assessment Center
Successful Transition: Leadership Changes in a Pandemic
by Brittany Willes, writer, Plastics Business To say that 2020 will go down as one of the most difficult years in recent history is hardly an exaggeration. For many, the coronavirus pandemic led to job losses, reduced business and general economic uncertainty. Transitioning into a major leadership role at such a time would be daunting for anyone, yet that is exactly what Jenn … [Read more...] about Successful Transition: Leadership Changes in a Pandemic
Finding Waste on the Plant Floor
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, Plastics Business Jedd Smith is the director of quality and operations at EirMed in Menomonie, Wisconsin. EirMed specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and packaging of medical devices. The company serves an array of medical markets, including cardiovascular, dentistry, ear/nose/throat, ophthalmic, orthopedic, … [Read more...] about Finding Waste on the Plant Floor