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More On the Cost of Offshoring
My colleague Peter Zelinski, senior editor of sister publication Modern Machine Shop, recently spent time with Harry Moser to discuss the topic of offshoring/reshoring.Harry is the founder of the Reshoring Initiative, and in his conversation with Pete he talks about the total cost of ownership of manufactured goods.
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On Site: Evolution of a One-Stop High-Tech Thermoformer
A company that started as a toolmaker has evolved into a thermoforming solutions provider
Read MoreThe Cost of Offshoring
Have you lost some ´óÏó´«Ã½ here and there over the years to overseas competitors because of price.
Read MoreThis Molder Delivers the Goods
Did you catch the story that appeared on Fox News on 8/30 about the irony of having high unemployment when manufacturers are having an extremely hard time finding qualified personnel.
Read MoreWill You Soon Be Hiring A Sustainability Officer?
I recently received a press released announcing that Jad Darsey has been named director of sustainability and plastics for TricorBraun, one of North America’s largest suppliers of bottles, jars and other rigid packaging.
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On Site: Pexco Takes a Two-Pronged Approach to Growth
Organic growth and growth via acquisition have combined to make this processor one of the leaders in custom profile extrusion.
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New Die Opens Up New Markets
General Plastic Extrusions Corp. found that out recently in converting a second-hand blown film line that had been used by its previous owner for R&D.
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Compounder’s Low Headroom Doesn’t Stunt Its Growth
With careful planning and the use of bulk-bag discharging and conveying equipment, The Plastics Group of America was able to accommodate its latest expansion on one level of its 60,000-ft² building.
Read MoreTreat Every Pellet Like a Pearl
You’re probably between the proverbial rock and hard place competitively.
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New Barrel Heater/Cooler Saves ‘Juice' to Run an Extruder
New, patent-pending design is said to reduce both radiant and convection heat losses.
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