editorial
American Manufacturing Steps Up to the Coronavirus Challenge
Plastics processors are among the manufacturers that stepped up big-time in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic. I’m proud to turn over this space this month to Rick Kline Jr., president of our parent company Gardner Business Media, whose comments below (edited) appeared originally March 31 in a OpEd piece published by the Wall Street Journal.
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Time to Learn More About the Real World of Recycling
Next month, Plastics Technology will cover the challenges of recycling with a targeted print and electronic supplement—and a focused webinar—highlighting best practices in processing with high levels of PCR.
Read MoreOf Bans, Taxes ... and Good Publicity
It’s time for processors to be more involved in telling their story to the public.
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Try This Approach to Clean Up Your Recycled Material
CO2 can be used as a totally “green” solvent to remove many kinds of contamination in recycled plastics without the need for toxic solvents.
Read MoreNew Report Details Aging of Manufacturing Workforce
Study from Manufacturing Institute also reveals best practices by companies that are meeting the challenge head on.
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Automate ... or Else
If your molding process isn’t automated, it’s likely not as efficient as it can be.
Read MoreGet 'Actionable' Data on Manufacturing to Help You Make Better Decisions
Data is being generated every day to help users in their decision-making. Now you can tab into a source of data and intelligence that lives and breathes manufacturing.
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Think Your Molding Operation Is Productive? Find Out How You Stack Up Against Others
Participate in Plastics Technology’s ”Top Shops” benchmarking survey and gain access to a free customized report measuring your key metrics against the cream of the crop.
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Get Materials Processing & Property Data On-Line or Via App
Plastics Technology, Mobile Specs team up to provide molders with processing data.
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New Study Refutes Negative Environmental Impact of Plastics Packaging
Packaging has been the favorite whipping boy of environmentalists. But a new report shows that replacing plastic with other materials would have widespread adverse environmental effects.
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