Finnie, Zajac named SPE mold maker, designer of the year
The two were recognized for their contributions to the industry, business ethics and assistance in promoting mold making and designing as careers.
Jabil First Molder to Earn MedAccred Certification in Mexico
Contract manufacturer Jabil announced today that it has received accreditation for its plastic injection molding operation in Tijuana from the MedAccred program. Its the first company in Mexico to earn this certification. MedAccred claims to be the only industry-managed supply chain oversight program for key critical manufacturing processes in the medical device industry. The audit requirements that must be met to achieve accreditation are set forth by MedAccred subscribing members,…
Radoszewski Out at Plastics Industry Association
Tony Radoszewski The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced this morning that Tony Radoszewski is no longer its President and CEO, effective March 25. The statement came from Tad McGwire, Chairman of the Board. Radoszewski assumed the leadership role on September 16, 2019. He previously held the position of president of the Plastics Pipe Institute since 2006, and has more than 40 years of industry experience. He succeeded William Carteaux, who passed away…
Radoszewski out as CEO of Plastics Industry Association
The Plastics Industry Association and its CEO Tony Radoszewski have parted ways. The move comes after significant staff turnover within the organization.
What Does Ukraine War Have to Do with Plastics?
Meusburger’s mold plate warehouse is well stocked and isn’t supplied from Russia or Ukraine. But the company is not immune to the current price squeeze from tight supplies in Europe. (Photo: Meusburger) It’s not just about spiking oil and natural gas prices and their effect on plastic resin tabs. As an essay in Bloomberg Opinion puts it, “Steel is the other big commodity shock from Russia’s invasion.” According to that…
Gone Are the Days of Europe-First Medical Device Innovation
For decades it was a widely accepted strategy to bring new medical devices to the European market first. Simply put, obtaining a CE mark was faster, cheaper, and more predictable than getting regulatory approval anywhere else. That speed-to-market, however, was often seen as a tradeoff for patient safety. Instead of pumping money into rigorous clinical trials to demonstrate the product’s safety and efficacy, medical devices could be sold in Europe…
PTXPO Spotlight: Reifenhauser
[embedded content] Steve DeSpain, president and general manager for Reifenhauser, talks with Plastics Technology leading up to the Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31st. Reifenhauser will be at their booth (4117) in the extrusion and thermoforming pavilion to discuss their EVO Fluff to Film system and EVO blown film line. Learn more about Reifenhauser and register for PTXPO here. RELATED CONTENT
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