Total productive maintenance, or TPM, is an aspect of lean manufacturing developed by Seiichi Nakajima in Japan. TPM is sometimes confused with TQM (total quality management). Both practices aim to improve manufacturing processes and output, but while TQM is focused on increasing the quality of products turned out by a manufacturer, TPM focuses on increasing the productivity of … [Read more...] about Top 5 Things to Know About Total Productive Maintenance

By Marc Rollo and Alexis Way There is a recent trend of lawsuits being filed, mostly in California, against companies that produce or sell plastic products. In these suits, plaintiffs are alleging, among other things, violations of state consumer protection statutes related to claims that certain plastic products are recyclable. In most instances, the litigation still is in … [Read more...] about Plastics and Representations of Recyclability: Cases to Watch in 2022

PRINTING United, based in Fairfax, Virginia, announced the latest sponsors that have joined the lineup to support the PRINTING United Expo 2022, which is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on October 19-21. Attendee registration will open in spring 2022. This year, PRINTING United Expo expands to occupy two halls at the spacious Las Vegas Convention Center. More … [Read more...] about PRINTING United Expo 2022 Announces More Sponsors

Nazdar, Shawnee, Kansas, has announced the promotion of Richard Bowles to the role of chief executive officer. Bowles assumed the position January 1, 2022, combining with his current role as president. This announcement coincided with Jeff Thrall stepping down as president and chief executive officer of Thrall Enterprises (TEI), the parent company of Nazdar, to become executive … [Read more...] about Nazdar Announces Promotions

Yupo, Chesapeake, Virginia, has named Byron E. Bassett as president and chief executive officer. Bassett has an extensive career in manufacturing, fabrication and logistics for global industrial products. Most recently, Bassett was corporate vice president for Precision Fabrics Group, Inc., a North Carolina-based global manufacturer of technical fabrics developed for … [Read more...] about Yupo Names President/CEO