En iyi Machinery podcastleri (2024)

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The many benefits of lean; Flexiv upgrades programming; looking back at 2024: Machinery Minutes, Dec. 30, 2024 4:21

11h ago4:21

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In this episode, Senior Reporter Bruce Geiselman looks at the benefits of lean beyond sustainability gains; an upgraded robotic programming system from Flexiv; and some of our most popular features from 2024.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Embracing lean can have green benefits: PMM Insight 17:20

4d ago17:20

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For her latest series on lean manufacturing and how it's practiced in the plastics industry, Senior Reporter Karen Hanna looked at a lesser-known benefit of the philosophy: sustainability improvements. Lean's focus on eliminating waste and boosting efficiency can lead to savings in resin, energy and scrap. In this episode of PMM Insight, Karen disc…

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A visit to Engel; new cobot conference; large-part printer from Formlabs: Machinery Minutes 4:16

7d ago4:16

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On this week's episode of the Machinery Minutes podcast, you'll hear about PMM's visit to Engel's North American headquarters and what their leaders have to say about the secrets to the company's success. You'll also learn about a new large-part printer from Formlabs, and the inaugural Collaborate North America, a trade show and conference centered…

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Lean leads to sustainability; Jim Healy retires; software tracks recycling data: Machinery Minutes, Dec. 16, 2024 4:09

14d ago4:09

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In this week's episode of our Machinery Minutes podcast, you'll hear about a molding shop that implemented lean practices and discovered a side benefit: better sustainability. We also wish Jim Healy of Sepro North America well as he heads into retirement, and tell you about Diversys, which has a software program to keep track of your recycling data…

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Diversys helps recyclers keep tabs on EPR and sustainability goals: PMM Insight 21:23

18d ago21:23

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Extended Producer Responsibility policies and recycling mandates are taking root in the U.S., putting pressure on plastics recyclers and processors to track and report details of their operations. In this PMM Insight interview, senior reporter Bruce Geiselman speaks with Roger Barlow, CEO and co-founder of Diversys, about the company's cloud-based …

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Supply chain issues linger; Engel unveils new IMM; Rethink names management team: Machinery Minutes, Dec. 9, 2024 3:54

21d ago3:54

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On this week's Machinery Minutes podcast, you'll hear how the supply chain issues of the past several years continue to ripple through the market. It's part of our 10th anniversary series. Engel has unveiled its energy-saving e-mac 500 injection molding machine, featuring its new High clamping drive. And cobot pioneer Rethink Robotics has announced…

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Entek’s battery separator plant, Rethink's AMR, our 10th anniversary series: Machinery Minutes, Dec. 2, 2024 4:14

29d ago4:14

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In this week's episode of the Machinery Minutes podcast, you'll learn about a big financial boost for Entek's new plant for manufacturing battery separator film; a new AMR from automation pioneer Rethink Robotics; and a look at lightweighting, the latest in our series on 10 trends that have shaped the past decade in plastics machinery.…

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PMM turns 10, and we're looking back and ahead: PMM Insight 6:24

1M ago6:24

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Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing has covered dozens of trends, 120 industry figures, and more than 5,000 new and improved products for plastics processing since its launch in November 2014. Join Ron Shinn, PMM's founding editor, as he looks back at our first decade, the changes we've witnessed, and what we see ahead.…

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Kiefel reorganizes, cuts jobs; twin-screw extruder sales jump; additive manufacturing: Machinery Minutes, Nov. 25, 2024 4:07

1M ago4:07

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In this week's episode of our Machinery Minutes podcast, learn about a reorganization at thermoformer maker Kiefel, which will include 100 job cuts at it German headquarters; the third-quarter report from PLASTICS' Committee on Equipment Statistics, which showed a significant jump in twin-screw extruder shipments; and the latest in our series exami…

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Hasco helps hurricane victims; AI-powered robots for recycling; looking back at a decade of coverage: Machinery Minutes, Nov. 18, 2024 4:25

1M ago4:25

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In this episode of Machinery Minutes, we give you the rundown on these three topics: Hasco, a supplier for tool and mold making, is supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts by opening up its warehouse to store and distribute donations. Learn how you can help. Artificial intelligence software from EverestLabs is helping robots sort recyclables at …

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A conversation with Nadeem Amin, new president of Netstal in the Americas: PMM Insight 24:20

2M ago24:20

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Injection molding machine manufacturer Netstal builds machines that are precise and have a high degree of repeatability: “We do not take shortcuts and we do not do partial solutions,” said Nadeem Amin, president of North and South America for the Swiss company. In terms of machine cost, the new Netstal top executive said processors need to look at …

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Machinery OEMs optimistic after election; 3D printing for drones; meet Fimic's CEO: Machinery Minutes, Nov. 11, 2024 4:01

2M ago4:01

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In this week's Machinery Minutes, learn about these stories from plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com: No. 1 – The return of Donald J. Trump to the White House has some plastics machinery makers feeling optimistic in the wake of the Nov. 5 election, expecting minimal impact from tariffs and increased confidence among processors to order new equipment…

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Hybrid vs. electric IMMs, running them efficiently, new leader at Davis-Standard: Machinery Minutes 4:09

2M ago4:09

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Welcome to Machinery Minutes, a quick roundup of three stories from Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing. No. 1 – Injection molding machine manufacturers can help plastics processors reduce their energy use, leading to lower energy bills and improved competitiveness. OEMs offer advice and new machinery technologies to optimize energy consumption. Rea…

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Avoid downtime with a microgrid; Arburg IMM slims down; Wittmann conveyor controller: Machinery Minutes, Oct. 28 3:45

2M ago3:45

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Welcome to Machinery Minutes, where at the beginning of each week Senior Reporter Bruce Geiselman shares three things you need to know. No. 1 – Could a microgrid keep your plastics processing operation humming when your electrical power fails? PMM Editor Ron Shinn thinks it's wise to consider one. Read more. No. 2 – Arburg introduced a slimmer vers…

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How to save energy in your plastics plant, and get help paying for it: PMM Insight 21:36

2M ago21:36

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Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman discusses with Matt Flanigan, director of APenergy, how plastics processors might be able to trim energy costs by undertaking upgrades that could cost them nothing… thanks to energy incentive programs. The plastics industry is a “target-rich environment” when it comes to energy efficiency, Flanigan said. APenergy is …

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Sensors to save energy; sustainability at NPE; cuts at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Machinery Minutes, Oct. 21 4:04

2M ago4:04

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Welcome to Machinery Minutes, where at the beginning of each week Senior Reporter Bruce Geiselman shares three things you need to know. No. 1 -- Sensors that detect melt conditions in real time can help processors reduce cycle times and waste, according to sensXpert, a German company that provides equipment, artificial intelligence software, and ma…

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How to save energy; Coperion introduces new extruder; molding shop expands capabilities: Machinery Minutes, Oct. 14 3:57

3M ago3:57

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Welcome to PMM Insight: Machinery Minutes, a quick look at three important stories from Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing. New episodes drop every Monday. On today's episode, Senior Reporter Bruce Geiselman discusses these stories: APenergy, a consulting company, is helping plastics processors get utility incentives to undertake energy savings pro…

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Is a microgrid right for your plastics plant? It could save you time and money: Commentary 7:11

3M ago7:11

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The weaknesses of the U.S. electrical grid have never been more apparent, as natural disasters cause outages and EVs, cryptocurrency farms and other energy-hungry activities boost demand. Going dark, even for an hour or two, can deliver a significant hit to your plastics plant. Microgrids are small, local energy delivery systems that are built on I…

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Five things to know: The biomaterials market, new equipment from Conair and Rethink 4:07

3M ago4:07

4:07

Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman rounds up five essential stories, including a look at the bioplastics supply chain, new service options and smart technology from Conair, the return of Rethink Robotics to the cobot market and a leadership change at Husky Technologies.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Bioresins can work with existing plastics machinery 14:43

3M ago14:43

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Bioresins are currently a small fraction of the resin market, but their use is likely to grow as companies face pressure to improve sustainability. What does that mean for plastics processors? Will they have to make big new investments in machinery? Senior reporter Karen Hanna interviewed several equipment OEMs who said for the most part, your curr…

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Piovan is ready for growth, says North American CEO 20:11

3M ago20:11

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John Erkert, Piovan’s regional CEO for North America, expects the plastics industry economy to accelerate in 2025. Piovan is world’s biggest supplier of auxiliary equipment to the plastics industry. The Italian-based company had revenue from its polymer related businesses of $574.4 million in 2023, with $333.9 million coming from North American sal…

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We need to do better with recycling common plastics: Commentary 5:53

4M ago5:53

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Senior reporter Karen Hanna researched biomaterials for our September cover story package. She says that while these new materials may be a solution for the future, production is too low so far to make a dent in the problem of plastic waste, and we need to focus on recycling the more common materials that are right in front of us.…

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Neeralta Manufacturing – Grain Bagging System - Power of Listening To Your Farmer Customers 52:12

4M ago52:12

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Machinery Pete talks about the power of listening and how it helped him both on a personal development level and also as a business building tool over the past 34 years. Pete’s podcast guest, Rob Wierenga, partner with Neeralta Mfg. of Alberta, Canada also touches on how important listening to their farmer customers has been a vital component in bu…

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Top 5 things to know in September 5:50

4M ago5:50

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Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman highlights five of PMM's recent top stories, including innovations in blow molding, Novatec's newest drying and conveying equipment, and a combined cobot and laser that automates tooling repair.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Blow molders aim to go greener 29:00

4M ago29:00

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Blow molding machinery makers at NPE2024 approached sustainability from multiple angles. Some emphasized energy efficiency, others their capabilities to work with PCR and biomaterials, or with lightweighting technologies. Industry 4.0 technology is slower to come to blow molding than to other processes, but it is making inroads. Hear what machinery…

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Plastics processors should embrace immigrants: Commentary 5:55

4M ago5:55

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An election year always brings arguments about immigration. If you earn a living in the plastics industry, you should be in favor of opening our borders to anyone who wants a job, especially a manufacturing job, says Editor Ron Shinn. We have a serious labor shortage in the manufacturing sector and demographic trends tell us it is not going to get …

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Thermoforming OEMs aim to fill a void 9:44

5M ago9:44

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When SencorpWhite departed the thermoforming market last year, other OEMs saw opportunity. BMG, Illig and Kiefel are now offering solutions to SencorpWhite users that allow them to keep their tooling and in some cases even improve upon their performance. Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman discusses the three companies' efforts in this episode of our P…

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The changing role of auxiliary equipment makers: Jason Ganim, Conair 18:51

5M ago18:51

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Conair president Jason Ganim talks about the changing role of auxiliary equipment manufacturers, the new collaborative relationship processors expect and responding to needs for specialized solutions. New technology, including artificial technology in auxiliary equipment, is helping processors deal with labor and skill shortages as well as improve …

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5 things to know in August 4:39

5M ago4:39

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Senior Reporter Bruce Geiselman shares some of the top stories on our website this month, including innovations in extrusion equipment and news regarding a major thermoforming machinery manufacturer.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Remembering Robert Schad 6:26

5M ago6:26

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Robert Schad, founder of Husky and Athena Automation/Niigon, left an indelible mark on the plastics industry and a legacy of philanthropy. He died July 11 at age 95. Editor Ron Shinn looks back on his encounters with Schad over the years, his colorful personality and his drive for perfection.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Extruder makers implement Industry 4.0 11:33

6M ago11:33

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Artificial intelligence, process monitoring and other digital technologies were a major theme at NPE2024. Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman talked with three extruder makers -- Colines, Reifenhäuser and Collin -- to learn about the benefits of their Industry 4.0 technologies.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Sales staff know where economic winds are blowing 7:18

6M ago7:18

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If you want to know the state of the plastics machinery business, don't look to pundits or economists; ask a salesperson. Good ones listen closely to their customers and often defy conventional wisdom, says Editor Ron Shinn, and we are wise to listen to what they had to say recently.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Five things to know in July 5:24

6M ago5:24

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Editor Ron Shinn rounds up five top stories from Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, including a look at Industry 4.0 technology in injection molding, comments from OEMs on the state of the economy and their businesses, and equipment debuts from Dri-Air, Conair and Athena.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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The promise and perils of AI for plastics processors 8:26

6M ago8:26

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Artificial intelligence can be hard to define, but it's coming to plastics processing. Doug Anger, engineering manager for training provider RJG Inc., says processors should look beyond the headlines and buzzwords and start viewing AI as another innovation to add to their toolboxes. Part quality, efficiency and profit margins can be improved by tec…

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Injection molding embraces Industry 4.0 at NPE2024 11:47

6M ago11:47

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From trimming cycle times to optimizing the use of recycled materials, the ability to collect data and tweak production based on it offers molders many benefits, said representatives of injection molding machine makers — and molders are beginning to embrace Industry 4.0. In this episode of PMM Insight, Senior Reporter Karen Hanna shares what she le…

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NPE2024: A view from the show floor 8:37

7M ago8:37

8:37

PMM Managing Editor Lynne Sherwin attended NPE2024 as a first-timer. Editor Ron Shinn talks with her about her experiences, what she and other PMM staffers heard from participants, and what it might foretell for plastics machinery makers and processors.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Industry 5.0 incorporates a human touch: Commentary 6:18

7M ago6:18

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When we think of the factory of the future, we often picture a fully automated facility with few workers. But manufacturing gurus are beginning to talk about Industry 5.0, a human-centric, sustainable and resilient approach, in which robots and humans do what they do best in tandem, rather than having machines replace people. PMM Editor Ron Shinn e…

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Jake Bryce – Co-Founder of Machinery Scope 1:08:43

7M ago1:08:43

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Machinery Pete talks with Jake Bryce, Co-Founder of Machinery Scope (www.MachineryScope.com) in Alexandria, MN about the new partnership between Machinery Pete and Machinery Scope and also about Machinery Scope’s growth over the past 11 years since founding in 2013. Family owned business. Bryce brings his deep farming roots along with extensive exp…

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What's ahead for the Global Plastics Treaty? 8:33

7M ago8:33

8:33

The recently concluded fourth round of UN talks on a global plastics treaty made some progress in narrowing down the issues still facing delegates, according to Stewart Harris, senior director for global plastics policy in the plastics division of the American Chemistry Council. But there is still crucial work to be done before the fifth and final …

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Get smarter, or get left behind 12:33

8M ago12:33

12:33

Processors who reject smart manufacturing technologies are putting their future at risk, says industry expert Alaa Elwany of Texas A&M. The government is mulling ways to help manufacturers unlock Industry 4.0 innovations, while surveys indicate growing interest among manufacturers. Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman looks at the state of smart manufac…

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Industry 4.0: Start small, but think big 7:21

8M ago7:21

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Manufacturing technologies are evolving quickly, and those who don’t implement Industry 4.0 risk being left behind. Start small, but in a way that allows your company to scale up, says Editor Ron Shinn.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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How Industry 4.0 will improve manufacturing: Mo Abuali, Wipfli 21:37

8M ago21:37

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A survey of more than 300 manufacturers found that 99 percent say they plan to increase spending in technology and Industry 4.0 in 2024. At the same time, the cost of sensors, hardware and computing services are coming down. In this episode of PMM Insight, Mo Abuali, digital director for manufacturing, retail and distribution at Wipfli LLP, told Ed…

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10 innovations to check out at NPE: PMM Insight 8:47

9M ago8:47

8:47

PMM Editor Ron Shinn has been to every NPE since 1991. In this episode of PMM Insight, he chooses 10 of the 111 Product Innovations featured in our April show preview issue that he's most excited to see.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Why you need to go to NPE2024: Commentary 5:46

9M ago5:46

5:46

Editor Ron Shinn, a veteran of dozens of plastics trade shows, looks forward to NPE2024 in May. It's been six years since the last one, and at the rate technology is advancing, there'll be many revelations to enjoy on the show floor.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Smart technology for auxiliary equipment 26:22

9M ago26:22

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Auxiliary plastics processing equipment such as blenders, dryers and feeders can now collect and analyze data, make production adjustments on the fly, predict maintenance and more. These intelligent upgrades also help processors manage the lack of skilled labor in their plants. Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman spoke with representatives of several m…

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Competing interests threaten Global Plastics Treaty: Commentary 5:47

9M ago5:47

5:47

The need to address the plastics pollution problem is universally acknowledged, but progress has been slow and parties are often working at cross-purposes. PMM Editor Ron Shinn gives his perspective on the struggle to find common ground for the sake of the earth.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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Kansas Farmer to Nationwide Restauranteur – Jason Ingermanson of Solomon, KS 1:18:16

10M ago1:18:16

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Machinery Pete chats with Jason Ingermanson of Solomon, KS whose beautiful line of farm equipment, including a ’22 John Deere X9 1100 combine with only 107 sep. hours, is selling on March 20, 2024 online auction by www.PurpleWave.com. Beyond the auction, we learn of the amazing growing restaurant biz Ingermanson has built since 2011, with 100 locat…

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How private equity is changing the plastics industry, with John Hart, PMCF: PMM In Person 33:51

10M ago33:51

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Private equity investors are having an impact on the plastics industry. The results are bigger, more sophisticated plastics companies with deeper pockets that are willing to invest in technology to accelerate growth. John Hart, managing director of P&M Corporate Finance, speaks with PMM Editor Ron Shinn about the trend.…

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Hiring slows, but labor shortage in plastics persists: PMM Perspective 17:29

10M ago17:29

17:29

Inflation, high interest rates and supply chain disruptions have created uncertainty throughout the economy, but whatever the short-term outlook, one constant is clear: Finding workers will remain a challenge. Senior reporter Karen Hanna looks at the employment outlook for the plastics industry in this episode of PMM Perspective.…

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Leveraging your data with Kate Brown of Wipfli: PMM In Person 17:04

11M ago17:04

17:04

Your manufacturing data is a valuable asset. Find out how to use this information to increase productivity and serve your customers better.Endeavor Business Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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