Long-serving CEOs Walter Kurz and Peter Kurz have retired from the operational side of LEONHARD KURZ, headquartered in Fürth, Germany, and have taken advisory functions as chairman and deputy chairman of a newly founded advisory board. Dr. Andreas Hirschfelder, previously serving as senior vice president of the business area plastic decoration, has been named CEO. Walter … [Read more...] about LEONHARD KURZ Undergoes Changes in Leadership
Enews February 2023
The Future of the Plastics Marketplace for Molding and Decorating
By Cara Walton, director of market intelligence, Harbour Results, Inc. It’s been an interesting three years for the manufacturing industry. In 2020, we dealt with COVID-19, but, together, we learned what to do and what not to do. And despite starts and stops, ups and downs, the plastics industry persevered. Then, 2021 brought a year of unprecedented high demand for durable … [Read more...] about The Future of the Plastics Marketplace for Molding and Decorating
From Niche Applications to Mass Production: A Brief Review of Laser Welding
By Craig Birrittella and Bill Reed, business development managers, automotive, Branson Welding and Assembly at Emerson Since its initial development, laser welding for plastics has made an important contribution to the successful, high-quality assembly of a growing range of products – from medical diagnostic testing devices to computers, cellphones, electronics, appliances and … [Read more...] about From Niche Applications to Mass Production: A Brief Review of Laser Welding
Five Warning Signs an Accident is Near – and How to Prevent One
by Brittany Willes, editor Plastics Decorating Author and accident prevention expert Brian Fielkow is well versed in recognizing the signs that a workplace accident is imminent. While it is important to understand the warning signs, that is only the first step in addressing accident prevention. The following are five of the top warning signs that an accident is near, along … [Read more...] about Five Warning Signs an Accident is Near – and How to Prevent One