By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating At the recent Plastic Product Decorating Summit, Paul Strunk, Inkcups; Bob Travis, InkWorks Printing; and Lindsey Dimon, Falcon Plastics, were panelists discussing how to sell the value of decorating for plastics. The following article summarizes the panel discussion and information from the program. When working with … [Read more...] about Selling the Value of Decorating Techniques: Direct to Object and IML/IMD
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Developing Engineering Skills for Decorating Launch and Production
By Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC Plastic decoration is, by its very nature, a multifaceted and complex set of technologies. Given this, it is important to understand the set of skills and training needed to successfully execute decorated plastic design and manufacture. Unfortunately, there is no one degree or educational path that provides all of the skills … [Read more...] about Developing Engineering Skills for Decorating Launch and Production
The State of Plastics Manufacturing: Challenges, Shifts and Opportunities Ahead
By Laurie Harbour, partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC The plastics manufacturing industry is navigating an increasingly complex business landscape. Economic pressures, shifting global trade dynamics and structural labor challenges are squeezing profitability and forcing leaders to rethink strategies for sustainable growth. Economic pressures and tariff impactsGlobal trade … [Read more...] about The State of Plastics Manufacturing: Challenges, Shifts and Opportunities Ahead
Safety Strategies in an Uncertain Economy
By Michael D. Zblewski, safety services director, national accounts safety services, Sentry Insurance Economic uncertainty is dominating discussions across the manufacturing sector in 2025, including in plastics decorating and assembly operations. According to Sentry’s 2025 C-Suite Stress Index: Large Businesses, 39% of executives at large enterprises rank economic … [Read more...] about Safety Strategies in an Uncertain Economy
The Nine Core Traits of High-Performing Companies
By Susan Quinn, CEO, circle S studio In today’s business landscape, competition is relentless. Disruptions emerge overnight. Customer expectations rapidly evolve. Talent is harder to retain than ever. Yet, some companies consistently outperform their peers – growing faster, attracting top talent and building unshakable customer loyalty. What sets these companies … [Read more...] about The Nine Core Traits of High-Performing Companies