by Craig Paulson, Paulson Training Programs Plastics processors all are facing a growing shortage of skilled labor. Many of these companies are taking matters into their own hands and starting in-house training programs to ensure they will have a steady supply of skilled workers regardless of the labor pool. The "grow your own" approach is catching on. However, there are … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Plastics Training Mistakes
STEM & Training
Blended Learning: The Best of Both Worlds for Busy Professionals
by Chuck Zona, Hooke College of Applied Sciences Busy scientists and technicians always are seeking new ways to make the best use of their time. When it comes to pursuing specialized education, it makes sense that blended learning programs are becoming a popular choice. Blended learning – an approach that combines online education with in-person classroom time – is on the … [Read more...] about Blended Learning: The Best of Both Worlds for Busy Professionals
Cardinal Answers Manufacturing Skills Crisis
by AJ Sweatt, AJ Sweatt Logic & Communications In the heart of the US manufacturing heartland, a very special "machine shop" with an equally special "shop manager" just may well have found the solution to the nation's manufacturing skills crisis. And it's likely unlike any manufacturing business you've ever seen. What makes this "shop" special is that it's housed in … [Read more...] about Cardinal Answers Manufacturing Skills Crisis
Matrix Tooling, Inc. Works to Educate the Next Generation
Plastics Business With a significant portion of the plastics molding workforce set to retire in the next 10 to 15 years, recruiting a new generation of employees is a priority for the entire industry. With President Paul Ziegenhorn at the helm, Matrix Tooling, Inc./Matrix Plastic Products, Wood Dale, IL, is working with a local high school to shatter misconceptions about … [Read more...] about Matrix Tooling, Inc. Works to Educate the Next Generation
Training for Medical Excellence at Trademark Plastics
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business With one look at the Trademark Plastics facility, located in Riverside, CA, it is immediately obvious that this isn't a typical injection molding business. With one conversation with CEO Erin Carty and her husband, COO David (Chenoweth) Carty, it is apparent that while tradition runs deep throughout the organization, it is innovation and … [Read more...] about Training for Medical Excellence at Trademark Plastics