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Nov 7, 2024 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Liz Stevens |Plastics Decorating
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics DecoratingThe medical products market is a growing and ever-evolving market sector. With this growth, there continues to be opportunities for plastics molding as well as decorating of medical devices. Catering to this market, however, calls for flexibility and pinpoint accuracy in the manufacturing and decorating processes. This accuracy must be repeatable for job after job and batch after batch.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Hallie Forcinio |Plastics Decorating
By Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Decorating Economical and eye-catching are two reasons promotional drinkware ranks as the second most popular item (after apparel) sold in the $26 billion ad specialties, or promotional products, industry, according to figures from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).1 Drinkware, like coffee mugs, water bottles and travel tumblers, is easy to customize, widely appealing, particularly as a souvenir, and generates a quick return on...
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May 16, 2024 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Dianna Brodine |Plastics Decorating
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics DecoratingDecorated plastic parts intended for the automotive, appliance, outdoor recreation or electronics industries have different durability requirements for their appearance than many packaging applications, such as a yogurt container, that will head to the recycling bin after consumption.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Dianna Brodine |Plastics Decorating
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics DecoratingStackTeck Systems Ltd., headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is a global provider of injection molding solutions, including engineering, prototyping and plastic part development services; injection molds, frames and quick-change technology; and automation systems.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Erin La Row |Plastics Decorating
By Erin La Row, editor, Plastics DecoratingBeauty trends come and go – and sometimes circle back again. Take the mullet – a hairstyle that is experiencing a renaissance of sorts – along with blue metallic eye shadow and 90s lip colors. But some trends impacting the packaging of beauty products are likely here to stay, including a greater push for more sustainable and recyclable products. Jean Marc Perez, co-founder of custom decoration company Mepco Decorating, Inc.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Erin La Row |Plastics Decorating
By Erin La Row, editor, Plastics DecoratingAfter a six-year hiatus, one of the plastics industry’s largest trade shows is preparing for a big return. NPE: The Plastics Show will take place May 6-10, 2024, in Orlando, Florida – three years after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the triennial show’s 2021 event.
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Feb 5, 2024 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Liz Stevens |Plastics Decorating
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics DecoratingIn our rapidly changing world, it pays to stay abreast of developments that might require adjustments in the workplace. Here are five emerging topics to keep in mind when it comes to making the workplace the best place. Shift Work Can Take a Toll on Workers’ BrainsResearchers in Canada conducted a study of middle-aged and older workers, evaluating data for thousands of workers between 45 and 85 years old.
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Feb 4, 2024 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Liz Stevens |Plastics Decorating
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics DecoratingThe Indy 500 is not the only race happening in Indiana. When it comes to the race to modernize their manufacturing operations, Hoosiers are primed and ready to go. Some of these drivers of industry have a little extra octane in the tank thanks to matching Manufacturing Readiness Grants from the State of Indiana for smart equipment upgrades that improve capacity, speed and quality.
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Nov 16, 2023 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Hallie Forcinio |Plastics Decorating
By Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Decorating Slowing demand for discretionary purchases like boats, motorcycles and travel, the possibility of a prolonged recession and labor unrest make it likely that volumes for plastics parts will remain steady or dip slightly in 2024 and not begin growing again until 2025, predicts Laurie Harbour, president and CEO of Harbour Results, Inc., an advisor to small and medium manufacturing companies.
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Nov 6, 2023 | 
plasticsdecorating.com | Liz Stevens |Plastics Decorating
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics DecoratingThe US manufacturing industry continues to face workforce recruitment challenges. Colleges and universities are helping to address the shortage by offering plastics decorating-oriented subject matter in their plastics and polymer programs. What are institutions offering, and what might they need from industry partners to support their programs to better fill the industry’s needs?
