by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business “I had no idea manufacturing was this cool.” “I had no idea how clean the factory was going to be.” “I had no idea of the potential job opportunities within manufacturing.” “I had no idea you use that kind of automation in manufacturing.” These are all remarks left on just a few of the many surveys filled out … [Read more...] about Going All In on Manufacturing Day at Crescent Industries
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Learning from the Best: Building a Better Training Program
by Elizabeth Stevens, contributing writer Plastics Business In the plastics industry, as in every industry, people are among a company’s most valuable assets. Three companies in the industry – a molded parts producer, a custom extruder and a custom injection molder/thermoformer – have shown their belief in this principle by investing in and implementing best practices in … [Read more...] about Learning from the Best: Building a Better Training Program
The View from 30 Feet: Anderson Technologies Offers Success Coaching to Its Employees
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Auto repairs. Child support. Financial literacy and assistance. Food stamps. Foreclosure. Health and insurance. Home repairs. Housing needs. Transportation needs. Utilities. While the listed items may seem like typical issues many adults face from day to day, they can be confusing and overwhelming for the person … [Read more...] about The View from 30 Feet: Anderson Technologies Offers Success Coaching to Its Employees
Opportunities After Acquisition at Met2Plastic
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business A host of reasons exist for selling a company, even if - or because - it's been in the family for decades. But, what happens when the acquisition is over? Can a company retain its identity, culture and values through the uncertainty and change a new owner can bring? Met2Plastic, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, can look … [Read more...] about Opportunities After Acquisition at Met2Plastic
Implementing Cobots: Working Collaboratively with Robots at Wisconsin Plastics
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business It's a common joke at parties and a worry among laborers: robots taking over the world. But, employees of all levels at Wisconsin Plastics Inc. (WPI), located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, have embraced change by working in harmony with robots for one year. The contract injection molding company began taking steps to … [Read more...] about Implementing Cobots: Working Collaboratively with Robots at Wisconsin Plastics