Edited by Nancy Cates, contributing writer Plastics Business Managing Editor’s note: Innovation is the name of the game, and Julia Daviy is at the forefront of the 3D-printed fashion industry. Although I doubt if many Plastics Business readers are using their 3D printers to whip up a new blazer on the weekend, it’s important to keep an eye on the possibilities – and Daviy is … [Read more...] about 3D-Printed Fashion: Makers Push Boundaries
Company Profiles
Collaborative Robot Cleans House at Metro Plastics
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer Plastics Business The new worker on the production floor at Metro Plastics is a real go-getter: punctual, tireless and precise. The Metro crew might be excused for resenting this new wunderkind. But, since the manufacturing area now is decluttered and quality inspection is taking place in record time, the crew at Metro Plastics instead … [Read more...] about Collaborative Robot Cleans House at Metro Plastics
Communicating Ideas for Improvement at Thogus
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business As the old saying goes, “What gets measured, gets done,” and Thogus, Avon Lake, Ohio, takes this idea to heart. Founded in 1950, Thogus began as a tool and die company. Now, a custom plastic injection molder and contract manufacturer, Thogus develops solutions for multiple industries, including small appliance, … [Read more...] about Communicating Ideas for Improvement at Thogus
Intralox Builds a Winning Team
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Founded on the power of a good idea, Intralox, a global, comprehensive conveyance solutions company based in New Orleans, Louisiana, has held true to the values, environment and culture instilled by founder J.M. Lapeyre. Now, more than 40 years later, Gregory Washington, extrusion supervisor, describes Intralox as “a … [Read more...] about Intralox Builds a Winning Team
Reducing Scrap at Plastech Corporation
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Frandsen Corporation, North Branch, Minnesota, has a family of businesses in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Each year and for each of its businesses, Frandsen creates a one-page business plan to help the companies continue to succeed. The executive leadership team spends several days together assessing what … [Read more...] about Reducing Scrap at Plastech Corporation