by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business A lack of specificity in company policies and procedures can negatively impact productivity and profitability. PRD, a plastic injection molding firm in Springville, Indiana, realized its attendance policy had not been revised for several years and, as business picked up and more employees had been added, absenteeism … [Read more...] about Retooling Attendance, Communication and Morale at PRD
Company Profiles
The View from 30 Feet: Scholarships Relieve Financial Burden, Encourage Plastics Industry Careers
by Brittany Willes, contributing editor Plastics Business Bob and Charllotte Janeczko, owners of Innovation Injection Technologies (also known as i2tech), West Des Moines, Iowa, have enjoyed fulfilling careers in the plastics industry. Wanting to give back to the industry that has given them so much, the Janeczkos opted to create the Bob and Charllotte Janeczko Endowed … [Read more...] about The View from 30 Feet: Scholarships Relieve Financial Burden, Encourage Plastics Industry Careers
Molding Millennials: PMC and the Next Generation of Plastics Manufacturers
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Business As the economy has recovered in recent years, manufacturing industries have seen a surplus of jobs accompanied by a shortage of skilled talent. In response, manufacturers such as PMC SMART Solutions, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Shelbyville, Indiana, have been reaching out to local colleges and high schools, encouraging students to consider … [Read more...] about Molding Millennials: PMC and the Next Generation of Plastics Manufacturers
More than Molding: OCTEX Aims for Magic
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Twenty-five years after it first opened its doors in Sarasota, Florida, OCTEX LLC is shaping a future that is cutting edge in every sense. With a unique talent acquisition strategy, nearly unrestricted technology investments and an aggressive campus development plan, the company strives to be more to its customers than an injection … [Read more...] about More than Molding: OCTEX Aims for Magic
Casual Friday Includes Fewer Emails at Ice Miller
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Business In this issue, Plastics Business takes a look at Ice Miller, Metro Plastics and Crescent Industries. It's no secret that interpersonal communication has fallen by the wayside. Email has become one of the most preferred methods of communicating with customers and co-workers alike. And, why not? It's easy, it's quick and emails can be … [Read more...] about Casual Friday Includes Fewer Emails at Ice Miller