By Brett Hoopingarner, director of underwriting, Sentry Insurance Rising costs, economic headwinds and a tight labor market will continue to challenge plastics manufacturers in 2024. From resin to injection molding equipment, labor to facilities – inflation is squeezing finances. It will cost more today to repair or replace equipment or property should a business sustain … [Read more...] about Protecting the Bottom Line: Trends Impacting Plastics Risk and Insurance
Business Strategies
Maximizing Website Impact on Sales Funnel, Recruiting Processes
By Sara Melefsky, digital marketing director, WayPoint Marketing Communications Regardless of what type of business, a website should bring in and convert prospective customers and attract new employees. In a world where nearly everything is going digital, a website is more critical than ever. It acts as the hub for all marketing and communications efforts, so it needs to … [Read more...] about Maximizing Website Impact on Sales Funnel, Recruiting Processes
Looking for Cost Savings? Start with Energy
By Sinead Ross, Titan Energy In the United States, industrial buildings contribute to one-third of total energy consumption, yet a majority lack an implemented energy management strategy. The primary source of energy consumption in industrial buildings is production-related, with costs determined by regional and local utility companies passing on rising power generation costs … [Read more...] about Looking for Cost Savings? Start with Energy
Top 5 New Workplace Health Concerns
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating In our rapidly changing world, it pays to stay abreast of developments that might require adjustments in the workplace. Here are five emerging topics to keep in mind when it comes to making the workplace the best place. Shift Work Can Take a Toll on Workers' Brains Researchers in Canada conducted a study of middle-aged and … [Read more...] about Top 5 New Workplace Health Concerns
Top 5 Ways Hoosier Companies Implemented Industry 4.0 Matching Grants
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating The Indy 500 is not the only race happening in Indiana. When it comes to the race to modernize their manufacturing operations, Hoosiers are primed and ready to go. Some of these drivers of industry have a little extra octane in the tank thanks to matching Manufacturing Readiness Grants from the State of Indiana for smart equipment … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways Hoosier Companies Implemented Industry 4.0 Matching Grants