by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC When considering decorated plastic, the appearance of the part or product comes to mind first. Fortunately, plastic decoration can provide more than visual properties alone. It often is desirable that the finished part also have some level of tactile performance as well. Tactile surfaces are used to replicate the surface … [Read more...] about Adding Value Through Soft-Feel and Tactile Decoration
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What is Plastic Decorating?
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC A working definition for Plastic Decorating could be: The application of in-mold and post-injection molding materials and process to achieve (or impart) aesthetic, performance or functional properties to the finished part. This, of course, also includes plastic formed in other processes and gives quite a range of options. The … [Read more...] about What is Plastic Decorating?
Plastics Packaging Adapts to Consumer Demand Amid the Pandemic
by Brittany Willes, writer, Plastics Decorating Through the pandemic many businesses have been hit hard; however, from in-store to online packaging is thriving. According to a study by Research and Markets, “The global packaging market size during the COVID-19 pandemic is projected to grow from USD 909.2 billion in 2019 to USD 1,012.6 billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual … [Read more...] about Plastics Packaging Adapts to Consumer Demand Amid the Pandemic
2021 and Beyond – The Industry Looks Ahead
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating To say the least, 2020 has been a strange and challenging time. The plastics industry, like many others, has suffered its share of setbacks. According to a report by Business Wire, “The global plastic products market is expected to decline from $1008.5 billion in 2019 to $987 billion in 2020 … The decline is mainly due to … [Read more...] about 2021 and Beyond – The Industry Looks Ahead
Companies Adjust to Hard-Hit Ad Specialties Market
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the world’s economy, many industries have had to adjust they way they do business. Manufacturing industries in particular have experienced major upheaval with some sectors all but shutting down while others experience massive growth as demand for specialized items, such as personal … [Read more...] about Companies Adjust to Hard-Hit Ad Specialties Market