Plastics Business

1 month ago | plasticsbusinessmag.com | Lindsey Munson

By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics BusinessBusiness gurus often talk about the view from 30,000 feet – the big picture that provides a look at overall operations. Perhaps, however, the focus should be on the view from 30 feet – a close-up of specific processes and procedures that make an impact now. For more than 45 years, Metro Plastics Technologies, LLC has been “molding more than just plastics” while also “molding relationships,” offering its customers value, quality and on-time delivery.

1 month ago | plasticsbusinessmag.com | Lindsey Munson

By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics BusinessThe Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is a three-day showcase that encompasses cutting-edge technologies and innovations. It will offer attendees an expansive exhibit hall, educational sessions, first look at the newest plastics machinery and a variety of networking opportunities. PTXPO will take place on March 18-20, 2025, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

2 months ago | plasticsbusinessmag.com | Lindsey Munson

By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics BusinessFor plastics processors, data evaluation is crucial to the functioning properties across the entire company, and with that, there are several prominent options in data management and monitoring systems.

Nov 20, 2024 | plasticsbusinessmag.com | Chris Kuehl

By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate IntelligenceJ.K. Galbraith was a noted economist from Canada and famous for his pithy quotes. One in particular sums it up. He said, “The sole purpose of economic forecasting is to make astrology look legitimate.” It has been a rough year for those in the prognosticating business. There was an expectation of recession last year, with predictions of quarterly growth rates in decline.

Nov 20, 2024 | plasticsbusinessmag.com | Liz Stevens

By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics BusinessThe robots aren’t coming; they already are here. Automation in the form of robotic arms has been around for decades for factory work, and autonomous mobile robots are becoming widespread in manufacturing. Humanoid robots are the next incarnation of automation and they, too, are touted as helpful additions to the plant floor workforce.