Plastics Business An ownership transition at SPI Industries triggered a re-evaluation of operational methodologies throughout the plant. With a desire to "turn the culture and turn the ship", President James Doster implemented a morning meeting to share critical benchmarks and process updates with his staff. In this View from 30 Feet, Doster shares the thought process behind … [Read more...] about SPI Industries and the Morning Huddle
Process Improvement
Cost Savings Through Effective Purging
by John Pizzo, Sun Plastech, Inc. The plastic waste created every day by poor resin color changes and product contamination is a significant drain on the efficiency and profitability of processors already under pressure from a highly competitive global marketplace. Plastics processors have reacted to this challenge by introducing new management and quality enhancement … [Read more...] about Cost Savings Through Effective Purging
Program Launch Coordinator – The Strategic Link
by Teresa Schell, Plastics Components, Inc. Successful business strategies equate to successful customer relationships. As demands increase for OEM buyers and/or procurement managers, a company's ability to successfully launch new products or manage a tool transfer has become one of the most important criteria for success. This activity requires two aspects: the actual product … [Read more...] about Program Launch Coordinator – The Strategic Link
Closed-Loop Process Cooling Independent Case Study: Energy, Operations and Other Resources
by Gerald Church, UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center and Glen La Palme, PL Energy LLC This case deals with intelligent process cooling utilizing closed-loop systems, point-of-use chillers and ambient air managed with efficient motors and fans. Eliminating the traditional cooling tower with a closed-circuit fluid cooler, the Frigel Ecodry System is designed to provide clean … [Read more...] about Closed-Loop Process Cooling Independent Case Study: Energy, Operations and Other Resources
Going Green with Purging Compounds
by Andrew Reeder, Moulds Plus International A company going green is not only socially responsible but also, financially responsible. The best way for plastic processing companies to go green is by reducing waste. The two most common forms of waste are scrap resin and wasted energy. Hence, using an effective purging compound will reduce both scrap resin and energy … [Read more...] about Going Green with Purging Compounds