By Graeme Sands, general manager, Globeius One of the pillars of efficient, productive injection molding operations is the orderly and safe storage of all those intricate and expensive molds. Conscientious molders take inventory management seriously to protect their employees and supercharge their productivity. Traditionally disorderly – and potentially dangerous … [Read more...] about Tame Out-of-Control Mold Storage with Engineered Racks and Cranes
Enews August 2026
Creating Clarity: The Importance of Defining the Ideal Customer
By Shelly Otenbaker, president, WayPoint Marketing Communications In today’s plastics processing landscape, activity is not the same as progress. Injection molders and their suppliers are investing more than ever in marketing – new websites, digital ads, tradeshows, CRM systems and automation tools. On paper, it looks like momentum. But in reality, many organizations … [Read more...] about Creating Clarity: The Importance of Defining the Ideal Customer
Manufacturers Experience Healthcare Cost Increases in the Past Year, Search for New Options
By Andrew Carlsgaard, benchmarking and analytics director, MAPP Healthcare and benefits strategy remains one of the most consequential business decisions US manufacturers make each year. In 2026, employers continue to face rising health benefit costs, tighter operating budgets and greater pressure to use benefits as both a retention tool and a financial management … [Read more...] about Manufacturers Experience Healthcare Cost Increases in the Past Year, Search for New Options
Technology Focus: Training Services
A look at training services that deliver specialized education through structured classroom coursework, real-world operational scenarios and hands-on learning in injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and material science – designed to upskill operators, technicians and engineers in plastics manufacturing. American Injection Molding … [Read more...] about Technology Focus: Training Services