Perspective
Three key court cases could have a far-reaching impact on plastics products manufacturers and sellers.
How can we be so certain it's time to explore claiming the R&D tax credit, amid so much uncertainty? It's because all businesses should claim every credit and deduction to which they are entitled.
For every hair pulled from the collective scalp of the plastics industry, there is an equal number of seeds planted when individual plastics professionals engage their neighbors, partners, children, school boards, etc. in a knowledgeable and non-dramatic way.
The Plastics Industry Association cannot endorse activities that benefit one material at the expense of others, especially when the justifications for doing so aren't supported by facts or reason.
The reason plastics are so prolific is simply because it is the superior material across a wide variety of applications. When you're the leading material, you have a target on your back.
When the world talks about digital transformation in manufacturing, the real-life implications often seem daunting.
The typical CEO is paid more in bonuses or stock awards than they are in base salary.