Dianna Brodine

Feb 27, 2025 | plasticsbusinessmag.com | Dianna Brodine |Steven Pivnik |Michelle Rozen |Brandon Bornancin

By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics BusinessThe second Friday of January is known as Quitters’s Day – the day by which most people have abandoned their New Year’s Resolutions. I’m definitely guilty of making a grand proclamation, sticking with it for a few days and then getting distracted or overwhelmed or just plain tired. But human beings make these resolutions because we know there are achievements we should or could be unlocking, if only a little effort was expended.

Sep 9, 2024 | americanmoldbuilder.com | Dianna Brodine

By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, The American Mold BuilderMoldmaking operations are creating products for every industry – automotive, electronics, appliance, food packaging, toys, promotional materials, medical and so much more. After the Great Recession in 2008, most processors have moved to a business model where they no longer specialize in production for one market but instead function within multiple markets.

Aug 22, 2024 | plasticsbusinessmag.com | Dianna Brodine

By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics BusinessPlastics molding operations are creating products for every industry – automotive, electronics, appliance, food packaging, toys, promotional materials, medical and so much more. After the Great Recession in 2008, most processors have moved to a business model where they no longer specialize in production for one market but instead function within multiple markets.

Jun 12, 2024 | americanmoldbuilder.com | Dianna Brodine |Steve Magness |David Brooks |Robin Sharma

By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, The American Mold BuilderI’ve been on enough planes at this point in my life that the safety presentation prior to takeoff is a little like Charlie Brown’s teacher: “Wah wah wah wah wah…” I’m not the only one with this attention-span problem, which is why the Southwest flight attendants sometimes add sarcasm and humor to their speeches and other airlines are creating videos to capture our eyes and ears.

May 20, 2024 | plasticsbusinessmag.com | Dianna Brodine

By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics BusinessI’ve been on enough planes at this point in my life that the safety presentation prior to takeoff is a little like Charlie Brown’s teacher: “Wah wah wah wah wah…” I’m not the only one with this attention-span problem, which is why the Southwest flight attendants sometimes add sarcasm and humor to their speeches and other airlines are creating videos to capture our eyes and ears.