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How Do You Stack Up Against Your Competition?
To find out you have to participate! Plante Moran has just launched the 2013 edition of its North American Plastics Industry Survey, which examines the best practices and characteristics that shape the success of North American plastics processors. Participate and then see how you compare.
Read MoreToday, Fives Has Completed the Acquisition of MAG Americas
Within the last 12 months, Fives has significantly strengthened its global leadership position, through three strategic acquisitions.
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Will You Accept the Mission?
An invitation to a trade mission, that is? SPI sponsors trade missions to overseas markets with strong prospects for U.S. plastics industry participants to help companies develop their global business strategies. Chile, Panama and India are on the list! Check out more details.
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The Summer Doldrums: Just Wait, It Will Get Better
The recently released data from our June survey of MoldMaking Technology magazine subscribers confirms what many of us already knew: the overall North American moldmaking industry is just holding steady at the present time. I am convinced that the American economy will be a strong engine for global economic growth for the foreseeable future.
Read MoreEMO Hannover 2013 Is on Course for a New Record
The EMO Hannover will be opening its doors from September 16 to 21, 2013. At the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking sector, international manufacturers of production technology will be showcasing their products, solutions and services relating to metal as a material under the keynote theme of “Intelligence in Production.”
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New Study Says U.S. Trade Deficit with China Underestimated
A study of “Value-Added Trade” shows our trade deficit greater than suggested.
Read MoreAn In the Field Perspective on Made in China
An operations manager for a multi-national manufacturer in Guangzhou China, for which he is closing in on five years and the end of his contract reflects on his view changed of China.
Read MoreHusky World Tour Stops at Global Headquarters
Tour showcases complete solutions for beverage and specialty closure manufacturing.
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Lessons from amerimold 2013 – Part 2: Bring the Kids
One of the really good ideas I heard discussed at the amerimold 2013 tradeshow and conference last week involved making the show “kid friendly.” We can all acknowledge that one of the biggest problems facing the North American moldmaking industry at the present time is the “skills gap.” Further, there is a strong consensus that one of the main reasons for this gap is a shortage of young people entering the trade.
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Amerimold Starts *One* Week from Today!!
It’s not too late to register for the premier trade show that highlights the products vital for designing, machining, repairing and injection molding molds.
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