Plastics Business The anatomy of a plant tour is filled with small and large details, but they all begin in the same place. Every November, the MAPP organization begins planning for the upcoming year with a particular focus on the plant tours. The process begins with three key questions: How do we provide value to Members? As a national organization, are there … [Read more...] about MAPP Plant Tour Events Benefit Attendees and Host
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2010 MAPP Engineering Services Report – Offering Engineering Services as a Fee for Service
by Staff Over the last decade, the services that plastics manufacturing businesses provide to their customers have expanded at an exponential pace. Much of this expansion has been fueled by competition; competition that has pushed plastics processors to expand capabilities beyond their core competencies to include secondary services like decorating (in-mold labeling, painting, … [Read more...] about 2010 MAPP Engineering Services Report – Offering Engineering Services as a Fee for Service
State of the Plastics Industry – MAPP’s 1st Quarter Assessment
by Staff MAPP conducted its 1st quarter 2010 economic survey in which data was collected from 141 industry executives via electronic input for a period of approximately 10 business days. Although not a scientific survey, participants were given the opportunity to respond to approximately 34 economic indicator questions covering their 1st quarter performance, along with their … [Read more...] about State of the Plastics Industry – MAPP’s 1st Quarter Assessment
MAPP Report: 2007 Raw Materials Survey
by Staff How does a plastics manufacturing business maintain profit margins in a marketplace in which nearly 40 percent of its manufacturing costs fluctuate on a daily basis? To gain a better understanding of this question, MAPP was asked by its Members to perform a survey focused on how processors are managing the process of buying raw materials. Based upon a list of 21 … [Read more...] about MAPP Report: 2007 Raw Materials Survey