Manufacturing is perpetually in search of workers – dependable, trainable people. Here are five categories of potential employees that are often overlooked. Retained workers, older workers, retired workers The no-brainer for locating good workers is to look at those already on the payroll. Two groups merit recognition and recruiting effort: workers considering a leap to a … [Read more...] about Top 5 Overlooked Groups for Workforce Development

Spartech, a St. Louis, Missouri-based leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, has announced that Michael Reed has joined the Spartech executive team as vice president of business management, M&A and sustainability. In his role, Reed will be responsible for business managers and general managers within Spartech’s new business … [Read more...] about Spartech Announces Michael Reed as a Vice President

TactoTek, Oulu, Finland, and Lightworks GmbH, Holzkirchen, Germany, announced that Lightworks has licensed TactoTek’s IMSE Designer. TactoTek IMSE technology combines structure, electronic functions and cosmetics in light, thin and rugged smart surfaces. Popular uses for IMSE parts include control panels, functional and styling illumination in automotive, home appliance and … [Read more...] about Lightworks GmbH and TactoTek to Deliver Automotive Lighting

APJeT, Morrisville, North Carolina, has announced a new industrial application for its air plasma technology that includes the plastic parts pretreatment printing market, where, when marking or labeling is required, the surface must first be pretreated to achieve adhesion. The APJeT cold plasma process increases wettability and adhesion all while reducing safety risks, … [Read more...] about APJet Announces Application for Air Plasma Technology