By Mike Benson, managing director, and Steven Simone, senior vice president, Stout Ownership transitions represent one of the most pivotal moments in the lifecycle of a business. These transitions can be particularly complex, as they often involve balancing the goals of multiple stakeholders while ensuring the long-term health of the company. Whether driven by a desire … [Read more...] about Ownership Transitions: Strategic Alternatives and Best Practicesfor Companies
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Build a Productive Workplace Culture Through Trust and Engagement
By Angela Elsey, president, PCS Company In 2017, PCS Company surveyed its employees and found that only 56% were engaged in their jobs. If a company does not have engaged team members – if they’re not willing to look out for each other, if they’re not willing to be part of the solution vs. part of the problem – a company can’t expect its workforce to support customers … [Read more...] about Build a Productive Workplace Culture Through Trust and Engagement
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Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference: Authentic Influence
The Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference will bring together hundreds of plastics professionals to Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 1-3, 2025, to educate and empower them with practical strategies, real-world case studies and actionable insights. With a conference set up to explore the forefront of manufacturing technology and its impact on plastics manufacturing … [Read more...] about Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference: Authentic Influence
Four Process Commits to a New Era of Growth
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Celebrating a 50-year milestone in April 2024, Four Process Ltd., now located in Valley Park, Missouri, has built its business foundation on three key characteristics: it is veteran-founded, woman-owned and a third-generation family endeavor. As a custom precision plastics injection molder, Four Process recently expanded into … [Read more...] about Four Process Commits to a New Era of Growth