by Liz Stevens, contributing writer Plastics Business The new worker on the production floor at Metro Plastics is a real go-getter: punctual, tireless and precise. The Metro crew might be excused for resenting this new wunderkind. But, since the manufacturing area now is decluttered and quality inspection is taking place in record time, the crew at Metro Plastics instead … [Read more...] about Collaborative Robot Cleans House at Metro Plastics
Process Improvement
Communicating Ideas for Improvement at Thogus
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business As the old saying goes, “What gets measured, gets done,” and Thogus, Avon Lake, Ohio, takes this idea to heart. Founded in 1950, Thogus began as a tool and die company. Now, a custom plastic injection molder and contract manufacturer, Thogus develops solutions for multiple industries, including small appliance, … [Read more...] about Communicating Ideas for Improvement at Thogus
Five Steps to Improve Chiller Performance through Maintenance
Goodway Technologies Colder weather is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to start getting your facility or plant ready for winter. Goodway Technologies, Stamford, Connecticut, recommends performing proper maintenance and cleaning on chiller systems after shutdown to avoid headaches down the road. Being proactive with chiller maintenance in the early winter can … [Read more...] about Five Steps to Improve Chiller Performance through Maintenance
Reducing Scrap at Plastech Corporation
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Frandsen Corporation, North Branch, Minnesota, has a family of businesses in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Each year and for each of its businesses, Frandsen creates a one-page business plan to help the companies continue to succeed. The executive leadership team spends several days together assessing what … [Read more...] about Reducing Scrap at Plastech Corporation
Increase Profits and Opportunities for Growth with Data-Driven Process Cooling
by Al Fosco, Marketing Manager Frigel North America Business-savvy plastics processors have long leveraged process cooling to gain a competitive advantage. And now, with readily available machine-side cooling data, processors can take it to the next level to further increase productivity and profitability – all while ensuring the ongoing delivery of quality … [Read more...] about Increase Profits and Opportunities for Growth with Data-Driven Process Cooling