Press release submitted on behal of Rapid Granulator. Rapid Granulator, a global leader in plastics size reduction and recycling solutions, today announced the appointment of Jon Smalling as Head of Sales. The appointment marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its commercial footprint across North America, deepen customer relationships, … [Read more...] about Rapid Granulator Appoints Jon Smalling as Head of Sales for North America
Enews June 2026
Plastics Business Celebrates 20 Years
By Dianna Brodine, vice president of editorial, Plastics Business Those who know me well have probably heard me tell two stories about the early days of Plastics Business magazine. The first cover story featured Makuta Technics (now Makuta, Inc.), a precision micro molding company in Indiana led by the fantastic Stu Kaplan. While I had writing and interviewing … [Read more...] about Plastics Business Celebrates 20 Years
Understanding Today’s Volatile Economy
By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence The textbook definition of volatile says it all: “likely to change rapidly and unpredictably – especially for the worse.” It has been a volatile year, and so was last year. Business leaders are not unaccustomed to change; that is the norm, as competitors evolve and consumers remain notoriously fickle. … [Read more...] about Understanding Today’s Volatile Economy
Get Out of the Rate Race… A Smarter Way for Manufacturers to Manage Healthcare Costs
By Troy Nix, executive director, MAPP Health benefits remain one of the largest – and most unpredictable – line items in a manufacturing company’s budget. Recent reporting underscores just how acute the challenge has become. According to The New York Post, US employers are facing projected healthcare cost increases of 7% to 10% over the next 12 months, the steepest rise in … [Read more...] about Get Out of the Rate Race… A Smarter Way for Manufacturers to Manage Healthcare Costs
Champion Plastics, Crescent Industries, Viking Plastics: Automation and Lights-Out Production
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Automation in plastics manufacturing is evolving from isolated tasks to fully integrated production strategies designed to reduce labor dependency, improve consistency and increase capacity. This article profiles three MAPP member companies – Champion Plastics, Crescent Industries and Viking Plastics – that are applying automation … [Read more...] about Champion Plastics, Crescent Industries, Viking Plastics: Automation and Lights-Out Production