By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), more than one-third of the energy consumed in the US (>$200B a year) is used to power manufacturing plants and industrial factories, not including the energy used to transport the produced goods. There are, however, many ways to improve the energy performance of America's … [Read more...] about Top 5 Resources Available to Partners in the DOE Better Plants Program
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PRINTING United Expo 2021 Registration Open for October Event
PRINTING United Alliance, Fairfax, Virginia, a member-based printing and graphic arts association, has announced that registration has officially opened for PRINTING United Expo 2021, taking place Oct. 6-8, 2021, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. New this year is a three-phase Expo experience, which provides access to even more education, new … [Read more...] about PRINTING United Expo 2021 Registration Open for October Event
Top 5 Operational Practices of Exemplary Manufacturing Plants
In a recent IndustryWeek article1, Jill Jusko distills information about five years' worth of IW Best Plants finalists and winners, from 2015 through 2019. Among the characteristics common to these high achievers, Jusko identifies five operational practices that stand out as key to the plants' success. These can be seen as top-ranked advice for any manufacturer pursuing … [Read more...] about Top 5 Operational Practices of Exemplary Manufacturing Plants
Bruce Hanson Named Chief Executive Officer of AWT Labels & Packaging
The board of directors at AWT Labels & Packaging, Minneapolis, Minnesota, a provider of labels and flexible packaging solutions, has announced that Bruce Hanson will be joining the company as chief executive officer, effective immediately. During his 25-year career, Hanson has held numerous strategic leadership roles at RR Donnelley, most recently as president of the labels … [Read more...] about Bruce Hanson Named Chief Executive Officer of AWT Labels & Packaging
Muller Launches In-Mold Labeling (IML) Automation System for 5-Gallon Pails
Muller Technology, Fort Collins, Colorado, which supplies tool making and automation technology for thin-wall plastic packaging, has launched an innovative in-mold labeling (IML) automation system for the production of 5-gallon pails that reduces cost, improves productivity and enhances graphics and product appearance. Muller’s new IML system offers major improvements over … [Read more...] about Muller Launches In-Mold Labeling (IML) Automation System for 5-Gallon Pails