Future Leaders
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Future Leaders
Marketing the Machinery that Puts Plastic into Action
May 25, 2023 Corey Gast, Marketing Manager at Graham Engineering, is proud to be part of an industry he believes will be integral to the future. -
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Mining for Industry Insights
April 27, 2023 Emily Friedman is a markets editor, covering recycled plastics in the US/North American region for ICIS (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services), a group that helps businesses across the chemical, fertilizer and energy markets make strategic decisions, mitigate risk and capitalize on new opportunities. -
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Bringing Naval Ingenuity to Injection Molding
March 21, 2023 How seriously does Niigata USA take service management? Consider the background of service manager, James Lucas: ten years in the navy as a nuclear engineer, operating and coordinating maintenance for the reactors on nuclear vessels. To put it mildly, he’s got an eye for detail when it comes to maintaining safety and smooth operations. -
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Proving the Value of Internships and Mentorship
February 28, 2023 Lauryn Burdette, process engineer at KraussMaffei, is proof that a company, when it takes time to select and nurture talent, is making a smart investment. Her excitement about KraussMaffei and the loyalty the company has inspired are evident. -
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Engineering Positive Impacts Throughout the Americas
January 30, 2023 PLASTICS member companies have a lot of bright people focused on achieving and promoting sustainability. Tiffany Fisher of Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) is one of those people. As Americas Sustainability Advisor, Tiffany is responsible for supporting CPChem sustainability initiatives across the region. -
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A Different Kind of Cable Guy
December 20, 2022 Joe Maglich works with wire and cable customers to identify ways of adding value, growing businesses and solving problems. “I find real joy in solving technical problems,” Joe said, “and simultaneously building relationships with the intelligent, friendly and down-to-earth colleagues and customers you find in the plastics industry.” -
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From Biology to Blending Solutions
November 17, 2022 Have you heard the one about the biologist who went to work in the plastics industry? Well, you’re about to, and it’s not a joke. It’s the story of Chloe Linsmeier, Marketing Manager at Advanced Blending Solutions (ABS) in Michigan, where they design and manufacture material handling, blending, and desiccant drying machinery and controls for the plastics industry. -
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Enjoying Life as Part of the Solution
October 26, 2022 Among the things Dale Jackman has learned in his travels is that there is a lot of misinformed thinking about plastics in the world, and he feels strongly about correcting those views. -
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Bringing Members into the Fold
September 16, 2022 Not everyone is lucky enough to find a job that perfectly matches their disposition, but Katie Prezzi did—at the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), where her title is Member Relations Associate. Katie works with member company representatives to help them get their companies into conversations they want to part of and access the full benefits of PLASTICS membership.