In an Industry Week article, "The Importance of Hands-on Learning,"1 author Michael Collins discusses the surprising breadth and depth of skills required in manufacturing, and he uses maintenance technicians to illustrate his point. This manufacturing role calls for knowledge and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and electronics, software, PLC programs, wiring … [Read more...] about Top 5 Learning Styles of Skilled Workers
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What I Wish I Knew About Selling My Business Before I Sold My Business
In a conversation presented at the virtual 2020 MAPP Benchmarking Conference, former business owner Rick Gill spoke candidly with Stout Investment Banking’s Mike Benson about their recent shared experience of selling his family’s company, Polyfab, to Japanese buyer, DAIHO. Mike Benson: One of the most compelling attributes of Manufacturers Association of Plastics Processors … [Read more...] about What I Wish I Knew About Selling My Business Before I Sold My Business
Viking Plastics Honored for 15 Years of Active MAPP Membership
Corry, Pennsylvania-based Viking Plastics recently celebrated 15 years of membership in the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP). During the past 15 years, Viking Plastics has been an active member of MAPP. Kelly Goodsel, Viking’s president and CEO, was on the MAPP board from 2008 to 2015. He was the vice president in 2010 and 2011, and he served as the … [Read more...] about Viking Plastics Honored for 15 Years of Active MAPP Membership
Proco Launches Next-Gen Case Packer
Proco Machinery Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, a manufacturer of automation systems for the blow molding industry, has unveiled the next generation of its Pakman case packer, which is integrated with Yaskawa Motomon HC10 and HC20 collaborative robots for greater efficiency and automation for blow molded bottle manufacturing lines. These systems efficiently handle blow … [Read more...] about Proco Launches Next-Gen Case Packer
New Mold Transfer Application on The Hub by RJG
Injection molding training, consulting and technology provider RJG, headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, has announced that its injection molding networking software, The Hub®, has a new application available: The Hub for Mold Transfer. The Hub connects RJG's CoPilot® process monitoring systems to a single interface, allowing users to access all plant information from … [Read more...] about New Mold Transfer Application on The Hub by RJG