Adjusting to the 'New Normal'

I'm a Baby Boomer, part of the Youth Generation that never thought about getting old. I've spent my entire career in plastics, which I've always heard described as a relatively "young" industry. Now, all of a sudden, that industry (like me) looks like it has entered middle age. History tells us that 200 years ago, more than 60% of the U.S. population was involved in agriculture. Today, it is a good deal less than 10%. That's because technology enabled much higher production with far fewer workers and acres under cultivation. Over the past 50 years, we have seen a similar trend in manufacturing—greater output from fewer people and machines. And now it's happening to plastics. Learn More

Purging
Here are some hints for purging high-temperature resins (processed above 600ºF, including polysulfone, PEEK, polyetherimide, many fluoropolymers and others). Never let them drop... Learn More

Mold Care
When cleaning a molded part to help remove any unwanted contaminants, ensure that the cleaner is safe on all plastics and will not cause any... Learn More

Buying Resin
Are we nearing a market top in PP, or will feedstocks continue to drive prices higher? Prices will move higher in July due to cost-push pressure from monomer, but it appears that July will be the market top.
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