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, … [Read more...] about Plastics Decorating Outlook for 2024
Secondary Education Options in Plastics Decorating
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating The 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 … [Read more...] about Secondary Education Options in Plastics Decorating
From Substrates to Inks, What Producers Should Be Asking for IML Success
Compiled by Erin La Row, editor, Plastics Decorating In-mold labeling (IML) is a decorating technique where a preprinted label is placed directly into the mold, becoming part of the packaging during the molding process. This process has advantages including increased quality and durability, recyclability, shorter production time, and reduced costs. IML also happens to be one … [Read more...] about From Substrates to Inks, What Producers Should Be Asking for IML Success
How to Get the Most Out of Exhibiting at NPE2024
By Greg Hannoosh and Mark Malloy, Next Step Communications, Inc. After a six-year absence, North America’s biggest plastics event is back, and NPE is coming to Orlando, Florida, from May 6-10, 2024. If you are one of the more than 2,000 companies exhibiting at the show, the booth space has already been chosen. Now what? How will your company be presented at NPE? And, how … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most Out of Exhibiting at NPE2024
Plastic Product Decorating Summit Exceeds Expectations
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating The first Plastic Product Decorating Summit, hosted by Plastics Decorating Magazine and the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA), took place September 28-29 at the Milwaukee Marriott West, Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Summit drew attendees from a wide range of industry segments; OEMs, brand owners, molders, decorators and … [Read more...] about Plastic Product Decorating Summit Exceeds Expectations