By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Champion Plastics has served as a custom injection molder for the automotive, motorcycle and industrial/commercial markets for more than 40 years. Founded by three-time Olympic speedskater and 1964 gold medal winner Terry McDermott, the company has continued its winning ways under the leadership of … [Read more...] about Champion Plastics Innovates with Plasma Treating Automation
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Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME
By Paul O’Hearn, engineering manager, Profile Plastics Adding decoration to injection-molded parts not only increases the attractiveness of plastic products, but also functionality and value. The inherent durable nature of appliques or ink transfer process, coupled with the ever-expanding decorative options and addition of functional electrical circuits, provides original … [Read more...] about Design Concerns for Durable Products: IML/IMD/IME
Looking Ahead to 2023: Markets, Staffing and Investments
By Maggie Taylor, writer, Plastics Business Coming off three very unpredictable years, the plastics industry is gearing up to enter 2023. Many manufacturers report coexisting sentiments of optimism and realism as they navigate the uncertain waters of economic change, supply chain issues and more. “The past two years have been tough, and I don’t see it getting any easier,” … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead to 2023: Markets, Staffing and Investments
Plastics Processors Indicate Slower Than Expected Q4 2022, Temper Expectations for 2023
By Andrew Carlsgaard, business relations manager/analytics director, MAPP Over the past year, there has been a significant fluctuation in the global economy in the prices of goods, services, and labor across all sectors due to the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, supply chain issues, labor shortages, oil prices, war and government intervention only have … [Read more...] about Plastics Processors Indicate Slower Than Expected Q4 2022, Temper Expectations for 2023
“Future Proofing” Your Production Workforce – Confidence and Knowledge Are the Keys to Handling Change
By Daniel Stephens, vice president, Routsis Training LLC In production environments, the most important goal is maintaining “productive uptime.” This means that product is being produced at a rate that is profitable, and the customer base is satisfied with its quality level. One of the biggest factors that interrupt productive uptime is change. Examples of change can be new … [Read more...] about “Future Proofing” Your Production Workforce – Confidence and Knowledge Are the Keys to Handling Change