Sustainability

Sustainability 31 Jan 2013

The Economy Went Flat in Q4, but Poised for Future Recovery

Trends may suggest sluggish growth in the near term, but in the long term these trends will result in a more healthy recovery. Our latest forecast calls for sub-par GDP growth in the first half of 2013, but the recovery will accelerate noticeably in the second half of this year. We expect the annual growth in real GDP to be at least 2.5% this year, and at least 3.5% in 2014.

Sustainability 24 Jan 2013

Finally, a Proper Start to the Recovery

The recession officially ended nearly four years ago, but the U.S. economy has yet to enter a full-fledged recovery.

Sustainability 7 Nov 2012

Mfg Will Play a Vital Role in Hurricane Sandy Recovery

While I am blessed that my family and home are safe after Hurricane Sandy’s wrath, we did lose power for five days and it was challenging staying connected and getting my work done—as evidenced by the laptop/iPad office I set up in my car while charging my cell phone. An email from the Alliance of American Manufacturing hit home. We need manufacturing to help us recover—and move on!

Basics 1 Nov 2012

How to Improve Your Business to be Best-in-Class

In today’s business climate, if mold manufacturers are not growing then they are not sustainable. To ensure your growth take a look at what you need to be concerned about as you move forward.

Sustainability 24 Jul 2012

Residential Housing the Key to Sustained Recovery

The number of new houses started in the U.S. in June posted its highest monthly total in four years. The June tally was 25% stronger than the same month in 2011. For the year to date, the number of new houses started in 2012 is up 27% when compared with the first six months of last year. All of this should come as welcome news.

Regulations 9 Apr 2012

Spin Device for Citrus Zest Removal is ‘Peoples’ Choice.’ Classic-Design Chairs Molded of PET Recycled from Soda Bottles Win ‘Best in Show’ Award

The award winners in the 2nd International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC) sponsored by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association span a wide range of applications, and many of them embody innovative use of technologies in support of sustainability goals, it was announced today by Robert Janeczko, chairman of the IPDC Committee.