By Nicole Mitchell, writer, Plastics Business At Plastic Molding Technology (PMT), El Paso, Texas, sustainability is a top priority. The corporate sustainability initiatives, focused on environmental impact, began as a side emphasis for the leadership team several years ago, and today the company reaps the benefits through cost savings, team safety and price … [Read more...] about The View from 30 Feet: Going Green is Good for Business at PMT
Process Improvement
Automating Processes Beyond the Production Floor
by Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Business Automating sales, scheduling, mold tracking and mold qualification processes saves time, reduces staffing demands, improves accuracy and efficiency and can increase profitability. Automation involves a combination of hardware and software. It frequently resides on the production floor and generates a host of benefits: Boost … [Read more...] about Automating Processes Beyond the Production Floor
Finding Waste on the Plant Floor
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, Plastics Business Jedd Smith is the director of quality and operations at EirMed in Menomonie, Wisconsin. EirMed specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and packaging of medical devices. The company serves an array of medical markets, including cardiovascular, dentistry, ear/nose/throat, ophthalmic, orthopedic, … [Read more...] about Finding Waste on the Plant Floor
To Repair or Not to Repair?
By Brett Beardsley, president, Bear Industrial Group Whether injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming or rotomolding, equipment breakdowns are inevitable in a manufacturing facility – some with simple-fix solutions and some requiring extensive repairs or replacements. The decision of whether to repair or replace equipment can come down to the availability of skilled … [Read more...] about To Repair or Not to Repair?
The View from 30 Feet: Bamar Plastics Saves Time, Bolsters ROI with STEPsaver Mobile Cart
by Lara Copeland, contributing writer, Plastics Business Last spring when much of the world shut down, people stayed home, often rediscovering long-lost hobbies, streaming binge-worthy shows or taking time to try to relax while chaos ensued outside… But not Heather Meixel, CEO and president of Bamar Plastics, South Bend, Indiana, custom injection molder for the medical and … [Read more...] about The View from 30 Feet: Bamar Plastics Saves Time, Bolsters ROI with STEPsaver Mobile Cart