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Talent disconnect: industry/academia


May 17, 2013 3:31 pm ET

The competition for qualified workers is getting tougher. How can a manufacturer tackle the challenges?

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Analyst: North American mold makers need to expand


May 15, 2013 10:59 am ET

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO — Before the auto slowdown that saw two carmakers file for bankruptcy, the North American auto industry launched about 40 all-new vehicle models each year. Next year it will introduce 74.

Two Mich. colleges forming plastics engineering courses


May 15, 2013 10:58 am ET

DETROIT -- Schoolcraft College and Mid Michigan Community College, both in Michigan, are taking steps to build plastics engineering programs.

PlastIndia show to move from Delhi to Gujarat


May 14, 2013 2:23 pm ET

MUMBAI -- PlastIndia, the country’s largest plastics trade show, will move its next edition in 2015 to an exhibition hall under construction in the western Indian state of Gujarat, in what organizers say will be an upgrade from outdated show grounds it had been using in New Delhi.

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Absolute Haitian donates injection press to Penn State Erie


May 13, 2013 12:37 pm ET

ERIE, PA. — Absolute Haitian Corp., the exclusive distributor of Haitian and Zhafir injection molding machines in the United States and Canada, has donated the use of a Haitian Mars press to Penn State Erie's Plastics Engineering Technology...

Retaining customers critical


May 3, 2013 4:52 pm ET

We all know it’s easier to retain a customer than to find a new one. However, many manufacturers continue to pour millions of dollars into new business development while neglecting simple customer-retention strategies.

Rotman named Mold Maker of the Year


May 2, 2013 12:46 pm ET

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Steve Rotman, president of Ameritech Die & Mold Inc., has been named 2013 Mold Maker of the Year by the American Mold Builders Association.

AMBA signs on for toolmaker apprenticeship certification


April 30, 2013 5:08 pm ET

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The American Mold Builders Association has signed on to help create a nationally recognized apprenticeship certification that should make it easier for toolmakers to find qualified workers and convince young people that tooling can be a long-term career, not just one job at one shop.

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Video message part of SPE's push to recruit young members


April 26, 2013 2:33 pm ET

CINCINNATI — The Society of Plastics Engineers is looking at the future. The trade organization is embracing new technology, experimenting with social media and working to attract a new demographic.

Degradability tests unique


April 12, 2013 2:35 pm ET

During the past 15 years, plastic has evolved into the preferred product choice for many packaging applications. During the same time it has also attracted increased scrutiny from consumers and marketers interested in environmentally responsible approaches to plastic packaging applications.

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