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MEMBERSHIPBENEFITS
2020 edition
Connect • Benchmark
Reduce Costs • Build Resources
table of contentsMAPP Overview 4Connect 6Benchmarking 15Resources 20Reduce Costs 24 AdditiveManufacturing Carbon 42 Automation Yushin 38 Auxiliary Equipment Conair 41 Frigel 43 ERP Systems IQMS 29 Epicor 61 Financial Advisory Mueller Prost 33 Plante Moran 55 Hot Runner Technology INCOECorporation 26 SynventiveMoldingSolutions 46 Insurance FederatedInsurance 51 Legal Services Benesch 44 Ice Miller 40 Marketing Vive 48 Waypoint 62 MergersandAcquisitions MBSAdvisors 32 Stout 27 MoldSimulation SigmaPlasticServices 36 Molding Sensoring RJG 24page 2
table of contents Mold Maintenance Progressive Components 37 DME 65 MRO Supplies Grainger 25 OperationsAssessment Harbour Results Inc. 30 Primary Machine Support BearIndustrialGroup 63 Primary Machines WittmannBattenfeld 52 Resin Goods and Services AMCO Polymers 28 AmerichemEngineeredCompounds 60 AuroraPlastics 45 ColorsforPlastics 57 FosterCorporation 56 IDAdditives 54 M.HollandCompany 35 Polysource 47 Precision Color Components 59 Rapidpurge 58 Resin Technology Inc. 49 RTP Company 39 Recruiting MBS Recruiters 32 AJ Augur 64 Training Paulson Training Program 34 Routsis Training 50 RJG 24 TransportationandShipping Partnership 53
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MAPP’s Purpose
MAPPisagivingorganizationcomprisedofthenation’smostsuccessfulplasticsmanufacturingcompanies.
• MAPPisunitedinthebeliefthatAmericanplasticscompaniescancompeteandwiniftheyhelpeachotherunderstandtoday’sbestpractices
• MAPPisdriventoprovidecutting-edgeresourcesandparadigm-shiftinginformationtosignificantlystrengthenourmembers
• MAPPisduty-boundtoconnectplasticsprofessionalsforthepurposeofpromotingmutuallybeneficialknowledgesharingthatpropagatessuccessandimpactsindustrysustainability
LearnmoreaboutMAPP’sMissionandValuesundertheAboutMAPPtabonwww.mappinc.com.
MAPP is the leading industry tradeassociationfortheUSplasticsprocessingindustry. With over 450 membercompanies located in 42 states across
America, MAPP is recognized as the association of choice by business leaders of plastics manufacturing and service provider organizations.
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MAPP OverviewSteve Bieszczat, IQMS, Paso Robles, CAJimBott,INCOECorporation,AuburnHills,MIBrendan Cahill, PTGSilicones,NewAlbany,INTim Capps, Par4PlasticsInc.,Marion,KYCraig Carrel, Team1Plastics,Albion,MIRich Dorans, PTAPlastics,Longmont,COJim Eberle, MXLIndustriesInc.,Lancaster,PAGlen Fish, ReverePlasticsSystemsLLC,Clyde,OHNorm Forest,Dymotek,Ellington,CTChris Gedwed,CosmeticSpecialtiesInternational,Oxnard,CAJim Kepler,IntertechPlasticsInc.,Denver,COTom Nagler,NatechPlasticsInc.,Ronkonkoma,NYSamir Patel,MidwestMoldingInc.,Bartlett,ILDerrill Rice,PlasticComponentsInc.,Germantown,WIMissy Rogers,NoblePlasticsInc.,GrandCoteau,LAAlan Rothenbuecher,Benesch,Cleveland,OHThomas Tredway, EMP Closures, Erie, PAAdam Wachter,EngineeredProfilesLLC,Columbus,OHScottWalton,HarbourResults,Southfield,MITom Wood,E-SPlasticProductsLLC,Waterford,WI
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Board of Directors
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MAPPconnectsplasticsexecutivesacrosstheUSwithvirtualandin-personopportunitiestoconnect.MAPPmemberscanmeetface-to-facetonetworkanddeveloprelationshipsthatultimatelyimpactthebottom-line.Opportunitiestoconnectinclude,butarenotlimitedto:• BusinessandoperationalplanttoureventsacrosstheU.S.• YoungProfessionalsNetwork• AnnualBenchmarkingandBestPracticesConference• Problem-solvingconferencecallengagements• AnnualEnvironmental,Health,andSafetySummit• Onlineexchangetosolvecommonissues• Sales Process Forum• Quality Management Forum• Emergency outreach system
Connect in-person –PlanttoursofferMAPPmemberstheopportunitytovisitotherbest-in-classmanufacturingfacilitiesacrossthecountry.Planttoureventsallowmanufacturingprofessionalstowitnessfirsthandhowothersapproachchallengesandfindinnovativesolutions.Planttourregistrationand
informationcanallbefoundonthewebsite.
Whyshouldyouattendaplanttour?PlanttoursofferMAPPmemberstheopportunitytovisitotherbest-in-classmanufacturingfacilitiesacrossthecountry.Byexaminingtheprocessesandmethodsofothermanagementteams,attendeesgainvaluableinsightandideasastohowtoimprovetheirownoperations.
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connect with the mapp network
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connect MAPP Plant Tours are a true learning experience. During MAPP Plant Tours,attendeesdon’tjustwalkthefloor.Insmallgroupsofnomorethan10,attendeesvisitdifferentstationsthroughoutthefacility.Atthevariousstations,membersareabletohearfromcompanyemployees,askquestionsanddeepdiveintoallareasoftheorganization’soperations.Attendeestypicallyvisitandlearnaboutthehostcompany’sproduction,engineering,quality,warehouse,maintenance,humanresources,salesandleadership.Additionally,attendeesareabletobenchmarktheirownoperations,networkwithpeersandbrainstormsolutionstocommonbusinesschallenges.
Attheendofthetour,thehostcompanyandeachattendeeisabletoleavewithnew,readytoimplementideastoimprovetheiroperations.
“What I enjoy most about plant tours is the opportunity to network and search for best
practices to bring back to our team. We always identify new information and/or
technologies to implement at our own facility.”
- 2019 attendee
VisittheMAPPcalendarpagetoregisterforanupcomingevent.
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Young Professionals network
MAPP’sYoungProfessionalsNetworkisdedicatedtounitingtheinnovative,creativeanddrivenyoungprofessionalsfromacrossallMAPP member companies.
Mission: TocreateaforumofcommunicationforMAPP’scurrentandfutureleaders,influencingMAPPleadershiptobetterpreparetheseleaderswiththenecessaryskillsandknowledgetomakeanimpact.
Vision:Acommunityofyoungleaderswithacommon goal to encourage one another, propel theirrespectivebusinessesforward,andchallengemanufacturerstoimproveandprepareforthefuture.
ResourcesavailabletotheYoungProfessionalsNetwork:
• Specialtyworkshopsandplanttourshostedacross the country
• AnnualLeadershipExperienceSummit• AnnualPre-ConferenceSessionforYoung
Professionals• Mentorship Program• BookClub• ExclusivePeer-to-PeerNetworking• Opportunitiesforboardandcommitteeservice
TolearnmoreabouttheYoungProfessionalsNetworkandtojoin,visit:www.mappinc.com/resources/youngprofessionals
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Connect online – The MAPP Members Discussion Forumisaninteractiveandengagingonlineplatformformemberstoconnectandfindsolutions.TheMembersDiscussionForumisdesignedtoconnectmemberswiththeanswersandresourcestheyneed.Withinthismembers-onlyforum,individualsareable
to:• Postandanswerquestionsregardingbusinessandoperational
challenges• Buyandsellrawmaterialbetweenmembercompanies• Buyandsellmachinesandancillaryequipment• Postjobopenings,thatarevisibletopotentialjobseekers
Connect virtually–Amembers-onlyopportunityforprofessionalsincommonpositionstoconnectwithpeers.Thisexchangeoffersaplatformtodiscussnewandmoreefficientwaysofdoingbusiness-bywayofvirtualconnectionrightfromyourdesk!Memberscanregisterfortheseexchangesonthewebsitecalendar.
Whyattend?Attendeesgainimmediateaccesstonewideas,expandtheirprofessionalnetworkandhaveanopportunitytoexplorenewmethodsofimprovement.Joinothermanufacturingprofessionalsonthewebinarto:• Obtainanswerstoyourmostpressingquestions• Discoverbestpracticestocommonproblems• Networkwithothermembersinyourfunctionalarea
Materialshortages,catastrophicmachinebreakdownsandotherbusinessemergenciesgivecauseforeachmembertohaveimmediateaccesstotheentire MAPPnetworkofprofessionals.Asmanymembershaveexperienced,theadvantageofbeingabletoreachoutwithEmergencyRequestsforHelpvia email
hassolvedmanyurgentproblemsandenabledmemberstowardoffcustomerdeliveryissues,prematureshut-downsandothernegativebusinesssituations.
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MAPP’sgoalofprovidingplasticsmanufacturingexecutiveswithinsightonindustrytrends,operationimprovementsandbenchmarkscanbewitnessedinactionatitsannualBenchmarkingandBestPracticesConference.Thisconferenceisanchoredwithbestpracticesandleadingbenchmarkpresentationsderivedfromtheindustry’sbest-knownsourcesofstatisticalinformation,alongwiththebestnetworkingintheindustry. Moreatmappinc.com/conference.
What Attendees Are Saying:
The MAPP Benchmarking Conference energizes our team every October. We can always count on new ideas and ample networking opportunities! - Tom Seaver, Royer Corp.
This conference should be attended by all. The knowledge gained from the floor personnel to top management is priceless. - Gary Surowiec, Bamar Plastics Inc.
Great conference for anyone in the industry to attend. There is something for everyone. You always leave with ideas that you can implement immediately at your facility to make a difference. - Marcia Lee, DeKalb Plastics
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MAPPunderstandsthegreatimportanceofconnectingwithotherprofessionalsinsimilarjobfunctions.Withover600plasticsprofessionalsattendingannually,thisconferenceprovidesascheduleofbestpractices,leading-edgebenchmarks,expertpresentationsandthebestnetworkingopportunitiesintheindustry.
MAPP’s Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference is a can’t-miss event that provides profit-impacting information to leaders in the
plastics industry.
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Executiveswhorunbest-in-classcompaniesunderstandthe importanceofcomprehensiveEnvironmental,HealthandSafety(EHS)management.Itnotonlymakesgoodbusinesssense,butitalsosignificantlyimpactsthebottomline.TheEHSSummitprovidesexecutiveswithdifferentapproachestooptimizingthemanagementofEHSareasintheworkplaceinordertominimizeincidentsandmaximizereturnoninvestment.
FeaturingtheSafetyBestPracticesAward:Thisawardseekstocelebrate,recognizeandsharebestpracticesfromMAPPmembersinsafety.Winnersofthisyear’sawardwillreceiveanawardandrecognitionatthe2020Environmental,Health&Safety(EHS)Summit,alongwithrecognitioninMAPP’snationalpublications.
Submissionsforthisyear’sSafetyAwardwillalignwiththefollowingtopics:• employeesafetytraining• safetycommittees• safetyaudits/walk-throughs• emergency training• behavior-basedsafety• tracking/displayingsafetymetrics• equipmentandmoldchangesafety• safetycommunication• otherinnovativefacilitysafetybestpractices
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“The summit is a great resource for companies to meet with peers to learn about relevant topics that affect all companies in manufacturing. It offers 1.5 days of networking opportunities at a bargain price.”
“The summit is a great environment for networking. The atmosphere is relaxed but also full of energy. Great opportunity to improve your facility’s safety!”
“The EHS Summit always helps me re-focus on what priority is number one...safety.”
SAVE THE DATE:
May 20-21Cleveland, OH
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Best practices award seriesEachyear,MAPPseekstorecognizethoseplasticsprocessorswhoarecommittedtoinnovative,uniqueandcreativeproblem-solvingforcommonchallengesfoundwithintheplasticsindustry.MAPPBestPracticesAwardseriescelebratesthiscommitmenttoinnovationandcontinuousimprovement.WinnersoftheseawardsarerecognizedatnationalMAPPeventsandserveasexamplesofwhatbestpracticesinmanufacturingcanbewhencompaniescontinuallystriveforexcellence.TheirsubmissionsaresharedwiththeMAPPmembershipsomembersacrossthecountrycanlearnfromthesebestpractices.
BestPracticesAwardsinclude:MAPPInnovationAward:Inmid-June,MAPP’sleadershipteamwillannouncethethemeofthe2020MAPPInnovationAward.PreviousthemeshaveincludedSMED(SingleMinuteExchangeofDie)Carts,WaterManifoldSystemsandAutomationDeployment.
BestPracticesinSafetyAward:MAPPaddedthisAwardseriesin2018andwillcontinuein2020,culminatingattheEHSSummitinMay.MAPPwillcollectBestPracticesfrommembercompanieshighlightingbestpracticesinsafetywithinplasticsprocessingfacilities.
EducationalOutreachAward:MAPPwillutilizeManufacturingDayonceagaintorecognizethoseorganizationswhogoaboveandbeyondingettingstudentsandyoungpeopleinterestedinmanufacturing.AwardrecipientsreceivebothaphysicalawardaswellasamonetarydonationfromMAPPtoawardtotheorganizationoftheirchoice.SubmissionsfortheEducationalOutreachAwardwillbecollectedfromAugustthroughSeptember.
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BenchmarkingBenchmarking connect
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MAPP Benchmarking Reports MAPPisdedicatedtocreatingandprovidingbenchmarkinginformationtotheUSplasticsindustry.Thisbenchmarkingdataallowsexecutivestomakebetterandmoreinformeddecisions.
PlasticsIndustryInformationHub
MAPPistheinformationandbenchmarkinghubforplasticsprocessors.Eachyear,MAPPreleases10-12benchmarkingreportsandbestpracticehandbookstoitsmembership.Thedatafromtheseinitiativesprovidedetailstoplasticsindustryleaderson:
• Salaryandcompensationtrends• Salesandmarketingstrategies• Financialbenchmarks• Healthandbenefitspackages• Machine rates• Moldandmachinemaintenance• Value-addedengineeringservices• Informationsystemsmanagement• Checklistcompilations,suchasprogramlaunch,vacationpolicies,
attendancepolicies,performanceappraisals,etc.
Eachbenchmarkinginitiativeisdrivenbytheinput,ideasandrecommendationsoftheMAPPmembership.
MAPPpublishesunique,timelyandrelevantcontent,whichoftenvariesfromyeartoyear.However,somedataandbusinessinformationiscriticalandrequiresannualorbi-annualreporting.TheseincludetheStateofthePlasticsIndustry,WageandSalary,HealthandBenefits,MachineRatesandtheNorthAmericanPlasticsIndustryStudy.
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State of the Plastics Industry ReportMAPP’sState of the Industry Reportwascreatedtoanswerthemostcommonlyaskedquestionbetweenbusinessleaders:“Howisyourbusinessdoing?”
The State of the Industry Report involves the collectionofdatafromhundredsofplasticsmanufacturingexecutives.Thisstudybenchmarkstheperformanceoftheircompaniestoindustrynormsandrevealsdetailsandtrendsabout:
• Salesforecasts• Quotingandbacklog• Offshoringandreshoring• Materialpricingtrends• Profitability
Injection Molding Machine Rate StudyMAPP’sreportoninjectionmoldingmachine rates is the most comprehensive reportoninjectionmoldingmachinerates.
Thisreportprovidesoperationalandfinancialexecutiveswithmachineratedatabyspecifictonnageranges,industries
served,andbreakdownsspecificmarkuppercentages.
Withthisknowledge,executiveshavethecapabilitytocomparetheirspecificmachinerateoutlierstotheindustrynormandseekreasonsforwhythoseoutliersexist.
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Wage and Salary ReportMAPP’sWage and Salary Report is the most widelyrecognizedindustrybenchmarkingreportoncompensationintheUSplasticsindustry.
Thisreportprovidesdetailedinformationon60differentjobtitlesrangingfromstaff-levelexecutives,middlemanagementandshopfloorpersonnel.Dataincludedinthisreportprovidesacomprehensiveunderstandingofwagetrendsofeachjobclassification.
Inadditiontowageandsalarydata,thereportalsoincludesinformationonmanagementmethodssuchassupervisor-to-employeeratios,12-monthhiringforecasts,vacationallotment,benefitofferingsandmore.
North American Plastics Industry ReportThe annualpublishingofMAPP’sversionofthe North American Plastics Industry Study (NAPIS) providescompanyexecutiveswithsolidfinancialandcompetitivebenchmarkingdatatoimprovetheirbusinessstrategiesandmanagerelationshipswithcustomers,suppliers,lendersandinvestors.
MAPPandPlanteMoran’sannualNAPISexaminesthebestpracticesandcharacteristicsthatshapethesuccessofNorthAmericanprocessors(injectionmolding,compressionmolding,thermoforming,blowmoldingandextrusion).Eachyear,thereportandsurveyarecustomizedanddistributedtoparticipants.
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resourcesBenchmarking
additional benchmarking studies AlongwithMAPP’skeystonestudies,additionalbenchmarkingstudiesareconductedtomeettheneedsofitsmembershipbase.MAPPfrequentlyconductsbenchmarkingatmemberrequests.Belowisthe2020benchmarkingscopefortheyear:
• State of the Industry Report• Wage and Salary Report• Corrective Action Plans • Quality Management• North American Plastics Industry Study• Engineering Systems• Machine Rate Report
More reports available at www.mappinc.com
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resourcesresourcesBenchmarking
MAPP Member Resource Center
WhatstartedasaresourceformembertosharetrainingmaterialshasgrownandexpandedintoMAPP’sMembers-OnlyResourceCenter.Thistoolhostsnearlyathousanddifferentresourcessuggested,sharedandusedbymembercompanies.
Organizationscanfindresourcesforon-boarding,training,5S,qualityanddefectdetection,maintenance,andsafety.Additionally,eachquarter,MAPP’steamuploadsnewresourcessubmittedbyMAPPmembers.Thesetoolsallowmemberstofindbestpracticesandresourcestoadvancetheirorganization,regardlessofthedepartment.
IndividualsmustbemembersofMAPPtoaccessthisResourceCenterandcaneasilyrequestspecificresourcesorsubmittheirownbestpracticesforotherstoutilize.
Toaccess,visitwww.mappinc/resources/resourcecenter.
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resourcesleadership training Program
ExclusivelydesignedinpartnershipwithMAPP,theThayerLeadershipProgramreflectsathoroughapproachtodevelopingleadersof
character,groundedintheU.S.Army’stimelessleadershipprinciplesof“Be,Know,Do”.Thisprogramhastrainedmorethan79,000executivesandfrontlineleadersfromover300companies.
Thislife-changingleadershiptrainingisgearedtowardsmid-to-senior-levelleaders,acrosstheplasticsindustry,whowantproven,practicaltoolstobeamoreeffectiveleader.
TheentiretrainingtakesplaceattheThayerHotelatWestPoint,NY,onthegroundsofUnitedStatesMilitaryAcademyandisledbyArmyleaders.
MoreinformationcanbefoundontheMAPPwebsiteontheeventscalendar.
Attendeessay:“The future of our company depends on the quality of leaders we develop today. I just attended the Battle-Tested Leadership Strategies training at West Point and experienced, by far, the best leadership development training in my 30+ years in business. My entire management team will go through this training because of the impact it had on me. I strongly encourage our members to use this valuable resource.”
- Ben Harp, COO, Polymer Conversions“One of the most rewarding things we have ever done...” - Alan Rothenbuecher, Benesch“Wow, what an experience on so many levels!” - Derrill Rice, Plastic Components Inc. “An amazing experience that I can’t wait to share with others.” - Mike Benson, Stout“Wow, I’m so pumped from that experience!” - Thomas Nagler, Natech Plastics
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The Power of the MAPP NetworkMAPPprovidesitsmemberswithawidearrayoftoolsdesignedtoboosttheoverallmembershipexperienceandgrowthereturnonduesinvestmentsforeachmembercompany.Thesetoolsenablenetworkingandconnectivitybetweenpeers,improveknowledgeandskillsets,andenhanceproblemsolving.MemberscanaccessthesetoolsontheMAPPwebsite,enhanceproblemsolvingcapabilitiesandmore.
MAPP’swebsitetools:• Member Directory• Member’sDiscussionForum• Emergency Outreach Alert System• ResumeandJobPostingSystem
MAPP members are urged to create their own unique username and password in order to explore the many resources that can be found on the MAPP website!
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find a mapp member tool
Member’s Forum - Communicate with membersContinuousexchangeofinformation,ideasandresourcesbetweenmembersisthepurposeofMAPP’sMemberForum.MAPP membersacrossthecountryaremoreefficientandeffectiveintheirbusinessoperationsbecauseoftheextensivenetworkoftheMAPPcommunity.AllMAPPmemberexecutivesarestronglyencouragedtovisittheMemberForumpageoftentopostopinions,ideas,strategiesandlessonslearnedtothoseaskingforinputandhelp.Members list this resource in their top 5 favorite MAPP benefits!
MAPP’sfindaMAPPMemberToolprovidesatwo-foldbenefitstomemberorganizations.First,itallowsyou,themember,tosearchtherostertofindotherorganizationswithintheMAPPnetworkwiththeskillsorcapabilitiesyouneedtoconnectwith.Second,itactsasanadditionalmarketingandsalesplatformforMAPPmembers.Onceamembercompanyhasenteredtheircapabilities,prospectivecustomersareabletoinputcriteriaandlocateMAPPmemberswithwhomthey’dliketoconductbusiness.CompanieswithcompleteprofilesontheMAPPwebsitearemorelikelytobefoundbythosesearchingfororganizationswiththeirskills.
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resources COST REDUCTION PROGRAMS
MAPPhasformedpartnershipswithleadingindustryserviceprovidersdedicatedtoprovidingadditionalvaluetoitsmembercompanies.ThesecompaniesareavidsupportersoftheMAPPnetworkandprovidespecialofferingstoenhancetheprofitabilityofmembers.TheseofferingsmaypositivelyimpactcostswithpricingdiscountsorenhanceserviceswheresuppliersofferuniqueincentivesnotfoundoutsideoftheMAPPorganization.Suchbenefitofferingsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
• Businessandconsultingservices• Marketingservices• MRO supplies• Technical services• Rawmaterials• Recruitmentoftalent• Regulatory compliance• Shippingandfreight• Software• Technologyandequipment• Training
Cost Reduction Programs for Members
The purpose of this publication is to provide an overview of benefit offerings through MAPP. Because market conditions change, MAPP cannot guarantee the availability of the products and services outlined in this publication. MAPP makes no representations, express or implied, and accepts no liability for any outcomes associated with the use of the direct programs, services or reports covered in this publication. Please make sure to inquire with the coordinating sponsor to confirm an offer. Offers are subject to change without notice.
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RJGisarecognizedinternationalleaderininjectionmoldingtrainingandtechnology.TheirunprecedentedresourcesandsupportallowinjectionmolderstoimplementSystematicMoldingtechniquestoimprovequality,productivity,andprofitability.Inalltheydo,RJGstrivestohelpthoseintheinjectionmoldingindustrysucceed.
RJGoffersallMAPPmemberspercalendaryear:• Thechoiceofthefollowing:1freeseatinthepublic
InjectionMoldingEssentialscourse(classroomoreLearning),1freeseatintheMathforMoldersonlinecourse,OR1seatinapublicFundamentalsofSystematicMoldingtrainingcourse
• 10percentoffanyRJGtrainingcourses(expectTraintheTrainerQualificationandRequalification)
FreeAssessmentTestingIfacompanyisnotsurewhichtrainingcourseisbestforthem,orareinterestedinassessingtheknowledgeofanentireteam,RJG’sfreeassessmenttestingisavailableonlineatwww.rjginc.com/training/assessment.Thescoringguidewillhelpcompanieschoosetherightcoursefortheirknowledgelevel—resultsareconfidentialandwillbeemailedonlytotheaddressprovided.
PLUS,ContinuousImprovementSavingsMAPP,RJG,andHarbourResults,Inc.proudlyco-sponsortheMAPPContinuousImprovementProgram.Becauseoftheeffectivenessofthisprogramandthecountlessopportunitiesformemberstoenhanceefficiencies,RJGhasagreedtosubsidizeaportionofthecostoftheassessmentforanyMAPPmemberwhoqualifies.
Technical Training & Continuous Improvement Assessment Savings
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MAPPmemberssavemorewithGrainger!Nowwithdeeperdiscountsandaddedcategories.
MAPPmembersgainexclusiveaccesstoGrainger’sdiscountprogram,whichincludessignificantsavingsonover20categories.
Impactthebottomlinebyshoppingthesedeep-discountcategories:
• Motors • Safety-People,FacilityandFootwear• Electrical • PowerTransmission• HandTools• MaterialHandling• Abrasives • Lubrication• Machining • Welding• PowerTools• Cleaning-ConsumablesandOther• Fasteners • Hardware• Andmore!
MAPPmembersreceiveadiscountoffallotherGraingercatalogandonlineproducts,aswellasfreeshipping(restrictionsapply).
MAPP members must log in with their Grainger number at Grainger.com to see discounts.
MRO Solutions
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Hot Runner TechnologyINCOEHotRunnerSystemsaretheheartoftheinjectionmoldingprocess,managingandcontrollingMeltLogistics®insidethemold.
Forover60years,plasticinjectionmoldersforallmarketshavecometorelyonthetechnology,service,fillingsimulationandon-sitetechnicalsupportthatINCOEprovides.INCOE’sinnovativehotrunnersystemsandcreativesolutionshelpensurecustomersremainproductiveandcompetitive.Ourglobalcommitmentistobeyourpartner,producingvalueinyourprocess,andultimatelydeliveringsatisfactionwhereitcounts.
BeginningJanuary1,2020,INCOECorporationispleasedtoofferMAPPmembers15percentofftheirnextHotRunnersystemand/orTemperatureControllercombinationorder.Thisone-timeofferisonlyeligibleifawrittenacknowledgmentofthisofferisincludedwiththeorder.
Orders MUST be placed prior to the end of the 2020 calendar year!
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Stoutisaglobaladvisoryfirmspecializingin:InvestmentBanking;TransactionAdvisory;ValuationAdvisory;Disputes,Compliance,&Investigations;andManagementConsulting.Ourclientsandtheiradvisorsrelyonourpremierexpertise,deepindustryknowledge,andunparalleledresponsivenessoncomplexmatters.
Stout’sInvestmentBankingGroupfocusesonmergers,acquisitions,andcapitalraisingforprivatelyheldbusinesses,andpubliccompanies.Ourdedicatedplasticsindustrypracticeincludesexperiencewithcompaniesinthemedical,packaging,industrial,andautomotivemarketsandacrossvariousmanufacturingandplasticprocesses.Stouthassignificantexperienceassistingcompanieswithevaluationofallavailablestrategicandfinancialalternatives.Tolearnmorevisitusatstout.com.
AsacorporatesponsorofMAPP,Stoutwilloffermembersthefollowing:• complimentary business assessment• complimentary market overview • 10percentdiscountontransactionengagement
investment banking
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Polymer and Service SolutionsAmcoPolymersisanagile,solutions-focuseddistributorandcompoundingcompanywithextraordinarybreadthinresinselection.Formorethan60years,Amcohasprovidedcustomerswithpeaceofmindbybuildinggenuinerelationships,providingresponsive24-hourcustomerserviceanddeliveringwithindustry-leadinglogistics.Amco’scomprehensiveanddiverselinecardcoupledwiththeirknowledgeableandexperiencedsales/technicalteamallowsthemtoprovidecustomerswithsolutionsoptimizedaroundcostandperformance.Thissolutions-focusedapproachhasacceleratedAmco’sgrowthintomajormarketssuchasautomotive,packaging,industrial,healthcare,electrical/electronicsandconsumerdurables. Visit Amcopolymers.com.
For MAPP members:Amcowillprovidea(onetime)$500Credit(onaccount)toanycustomerwhoisaMAPPmemberingoodstandingafterweship>$25,000inorderstothatcustomeroverayear’stimeframe.This creditappliestonew¤tAmcocustomersonetime.Amco is also making available to MAPP members in good standing uptoa½dayoffreetechnicaltrainingonanyofthefollowingtopics:Plastics101,201;DesigningforPlastics;Medical101;Nylon101;Processing101.Trainingcanbefocusedonspecificresinfamilies.
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MAPPhasconsideredIQMSavaluablepartnerformorethanadecade.IQMS’manufacturingERPandMESsolution(nowDELMIAWORKS),offersacomprehensive,extendedsystemforallyourplastics-specificneeds.Fromtheshopfloortoaccounting,quality,EDI,CRMandmore,IQMSofferstoolsandfeaturesthatsolveyouruniquechallenges,includingreal-timeproductionmonitoring,multi-levelBOMs,detailedfinitescheduling,multi-toolandfamilytoolfunctionality,regrindusageandconsumptionfeaturesplusmanymorefeaturesthatmakethemfituniquelyintoplasticsmanufacturing.
Learnwhymorethanone-thirdofallMAPPmembersuseIQMS(DELMIAWORKS)overanotherERPsolutionatwww.iqms.com.
IQMSoffersMAPPmembersthreepackages:ExistingCustomerPackage–• 15percentsoftwarediscount• 10percentdiscountontrainingprograms• ReferralProgram-$5000credit• PaidMAPPmembershiprenewalforoneyear*
NewCustomerPackage–• DiscountedCorePackage-15percent• Extendedpaymenttermsupto6months• 6monthsfreemaintenance• PaidMAPPmembershipforoneyear
Non-IQMS(DELIMAWORKS)Customers –PaidMAPPMembershipRenewalforOneYeartoexistingMAPPmemberswhoownsomeotherbrandofERP(includinghomegrown/custom/Quickbooks,etc.)willingtohaveanon-siteERPdemonstration***$15,000 (net of all other discounts) additional investment in (DELIMAWORKS) products.** Requires a demonstration scheduled after January 1st, 2020.
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manufacturing consultingHarbourResults,Inc.,(HRI)isatrustedadvisortothemanufacturingindustrythathelpsbusinessestransformoperationsanddeveloparoadmaptomaintainfinancialandoperationalsuccess.Weworktoenablegrowth,executivechangeandresolveissuesaffectingshort-termsustainability,near-termviabilityandlong-termsuccessofmanufacturers. HRIdeliversresultsforitsclientsacrossabroadspectrumofconsultativeservices,including:
• Strategic Development • OperationsImprovement• BusinessAssessments(MAPPContinuousImprovementProgram)• CustomAnalysisBenchmarking• HarbourIQ(industryinsightsandintelligencetool)
AsacorporatesponsorofMAPP,HRIwillprovideonedayoffreeconsultingfromanexperiencedadvisor(avalueof$2,400)tohelpresolveaspecificbusiness challenge.
“Our relationship started with Harbour Results when they did a company-wide assessment over four years ago. They gave us several key recommendations that made a positive difference in our company’s performance. We also engaged them to develop an ongoing strategic planning process that has helped us focus our resources on critical improvement areas with outstanding results. The input from Harbour Results has directly and positively impacted our company’s operations, sales and profits.” CraigCarrel,presidentofTeam1Plastics
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MAPP,RJG,andHarbourResults,Inc.proudlyco-sponsortheMAPPContinuousImprovementProgram.Becauseoftheeffectivenessofthisprogramandthecountlessopportunitiesformemberstoenhanceefficiencies,RJGhasagreedtosubsidizeaportionofthecostfortheassessmentforanyMAPPmemberwhoqualifies.
Thisdetailed,two-dayassessmentconductedbymanufacturingandstrategyexpertsatHarbourResults,Inc.evaluatesbusinessesonninedifferentcategories.Oncecompleted,acompany’smanagementteampossessesathoroughunderstandingofbestpractices,substantiveideasandactionableinsightsthathelpincreatingaroadmaptoimproveperformance.
The Assessment ProcessAthree-personteamwillworkcollaborativelywithanorganization,conductinginterviews,reviewingprocessesandanalyzingexistingdata.Uponcompletion,thecompanywillreceiveacustomoutputthatincludes:
• Anin-persondiscussionofthecompany’sresults,includingstrengthsandopportunitiesforimprovementbycategory
• Areportbenchmarkingthecompanyagainstitspeersinthenineassessment categories
• Customizedrecommendationsonhowtoimprovetheoverallbusinessanddriveprofitability
• Animplementationplanonthetopopportunitiesforimprovement
“We found great value in having an experienced third-party identify our strengths and weakness. HRI was instrumental in helping us identify areas for inventory management improvement, which is a significant advantage as our company grows.” –KellyGoodsel,presidentandCEO,VikingPlastics
continuous improvement program
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MBSprovidesmergersandacquisitionsadvisory,investmentbanking,recruitingandexecutivesearchservicesformolders,plasticsprocessorsandotherengineeredcomponentmanufacturersinNorthAmerica,EuropeandAsia.
MBShasadvisedonover100successfulM&Atransactionsinvolvingplasticsprocessors.Inaddition,MBStypicallyrecruits/placesmorethan100professionalseveryyearwithcompaniesthroughouttheplasticsindustry.
ForMAPPmembers,MBSofferscomplimentarybusiness/enterprisevaluations,10%discountsonallrecruitingandplacementfeesandfreejobpostings.
M&A Advisory, Investment Banking, Recruiting and Executive Search
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Tax Incentives & Succession planningMuellerProst,aCPAandBusinessAdvisoryfirm,hasbeenhelpingplasticsmanufacturersanddistributorsforover35years.MuellerProst’sexpertisehashelpedtheirclientsdevelopdynamiccompaniesthatexpectandanticipatechangesinthemarketplace.
MuellerProstspecializesintheidentificationandsubstantiationoftaxincentivesforplasticsprocessors.TheseincentivesincludetheR&Dtaxcredit,exportincentives,hiringincentives,taxcreditsforforkliftfuel,andmore.Inaddition,they’veassistednumerouscompaniesplanforanexitand/oranownershiptransitiontoothers.
MuellerProstwillalsoworkwithacompany’sCPA.Byworkingtogether,clientscanbenefitfromtheMuellerProstfirm’sspecializedknowledge,coupledwiththeCPA’sknowledgeoftheclient’sorganization.Formoreinformation,contact:MichaelJ.DevereuxII,CPA,CMPatMuellerProst(314)[email protected].
MuellerProsthashelpednumerousMAPPmemberstakeadvantageofthefederalandstatetaxincentivesandoffersMAPP members three freehoursoftaxandaccountingadvice.
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Technical Training PaulsonTrainingPrograms,Inc.isadynamic,innovativeplasticstrainingcompanyofferingabroadrangeofinteractiveonlineandexpert-ledseminarstotheplasticsindustry.Paulsonhelpsinjectionmolders,extrusionprocessors,blowmolders,thermoformers,partdesignersandotherplasticsprofessionalsgrowandcompeteonaglobalscale.Foundedondecadesofexpertknowledge,scientificbasedconcepts,andhands-ontechnicalexperience,Paulsonhashelpedover5,000companiesand50,000plasticsprofessionalsimplementresults-driventraining.Plus,over100universitiesandcollegesnationwidesubscribetoandteachthePaulsonmethod.Asolidtrainingapproachthatteachesthe“science”behindtheplasticfromthe“PlasticsPointofView,”andfromavendorneutralapproach.SuccessfulPlasticscompaniesconsistentlyturntoPaulsonwhentheyneedpowerful,flexibleandproventrainingsolutions.
Paulson Training is proud to serve the growing MAPP community withaspecial20percentdiscountonallofourtrainingandseminars.Inaddition,PaulsonoffersMAPPmembersa15percentdiscountonthefirstyear’spurchaseofSimTech™,Paulson’srevolutionaryonlinelearningtoolthatsimulatestheoperationsofarealinjectionmolding machine. EverytechnicianorpersonnelwhousesSimTechwilldramaticallybuildskillsandimprovequality,productionandprofitsrightaway.GetintouchwithaPaulsonrepresentative.Paulsonisyourpartner in learning.
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Raw Materials Credit
M.Hollandisaleadinginternationaldistributorofthermoplasticresin,providingsuppliersthemoststrategicchannelstomarket,offeringinnovativesourcingandsupplychainsolutionstoitsclients,andhelpingpeopleleadrewardingcareers.Since1950,adeepcommitmenttopersonalrelationshipshasformedthecoreofthecompany’sheritage,itsculture,anditsvision.HeadquarteredinNorthbrook,Illinois,M.Hollandsellsinexcessof1.4billionpoundsofresintomorethan4,000clients annually.
M.Hollandunderstandsthattechnologyandinnovationmoveabusinessforwardfastereveryday,increasingexpectationsforflawlessexecution,precisionandvalue-addedsolutions.CustomerscountonM.Hollandtomeetthesedemands.Formorethan60years,M.Hollandhasbeenthedistributorofchoiceforplasticsresin.M.HollandstandsbehinditsGold Standard Promise:“Touniteourqualityproductofferings,technicalexpertiseandoperationalresourcefulnessintosolutions-orientedapproachesthatwillbetruetoourwordandworthyofourreputation.We’reproudestofallwhenourclientscallustheirpartner.”
M.Hollandoffers:Current and new MAPP members, who are new M. Holland customers,willbeeligibleforaone-time5%discountwithamaximum$750creditononepurchaseofanyofM.Holland’scurrently stocked resins.
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virtual molding
SIGMAPlasticsServices,Inc.isaprovideroftechnicalandengineeringsolutionstoOEMs,moldmakersandinjectionmoldersintheplastic&rubberindustries.Thesolutionsareusedtoensureasuccessfulprogramlaunchforthemostcomplexpartsortoaddressoroptimizeexistingissues.OursuccessisbuiltonthefoundationofSIGMASOFT®VirtualMolding,SIGMAacademy,CustomerDevelopmentandourSIGMAStaff!
• SIGMASOFT®VirtualMoldingisasoftwaretechnologycapableofaccuratelyreplicatingtheinjectionmoldingproductionenvironmenttoidentifypotentialissuesandpromotesolutions.
• SIGMAacademynotonlyprovidessoftwaretrainingbutalsocontinuouseducationtoprofessionalshelpingthemunderstandabroadrangeoftopicsfromdefectavoidancetoprocessoptimization.
• CustomerDevelopmentisourcommitmenttohelpyourorganizationsucceedbymeetingwithyourteamon-site,developinganannualplanwithclearobjectives,measurablesandofferingcontinuoustechnicalassistance to ensure goals are met.
• SIGMAStaffmembersbelieveinworkingtowardsthesuccessofourcustomers.ThisisdonethroughnotonlyhavingyearsofexperienceinapplyingSIGMASOFT®VirtualMoldingbutalsoyearsofhandsonexperiencetobackitup!
AsacorporatepartnerofMAPP,SIGMAPlasticServices,Inc.ispleasedtoofferMAPPmembersaone-dayworkshopusingSIGMASOFT®VirtualMolding technology. Theworkshopallowsyourorganizationtogetahands-onexperienceintheutilizationofoursolutions.Sendanemailtocontact@3dsigma.comwiththesubjectlineMAPPWorkshop20.
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ProgressiveComponentsoffersadvancedsolutionsforunmatchedtoolingperformance,withproductlinesconsistingofstandardandproprietarymoldcomponents,moldmonitoringdevicesandsoftware,andinnovationsforimprovingmoldmaintenance.
MAPPMembersareentitledtoa10percentdiscountonthefollowingitems:
• Mold Benches: Toolroombenchdesignedspecificallyformoldassembly/disassembly,witheasyaccesstotoolsneededformoldmaintenanceandrepair.
• Light Bar: Mountedtopressplatensmagnetically,LightBarsprovideilluminationforin-pressmoldmaintenanceandrepair.
• Mold Tags: Sixcolorcoded,bilingualmagnetictagstocommunicateamold’sstatusataglance.
• SyntheticMoldGrease:Premiumgradesyntheticmoldgreaseforsuperiorlubrication,engineeredforfoodgradeandmedicalmoldingenvironments.
1800.269.6653 Procomps.com
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YushinAmericaspecializesinrobotsfortake-outandpack-outapplications.Theirworld-classrobotsarethemostreliableintheindustryandareavailableinamultitudeofconfigurationsatpricesthatfityourbudget.Yushin’sEnd-Of-ArmTools,conveyors,safetyguardsandcustomautomationperfectlycomplimenttheirindustry-hardenedrobotics.
Theirexperiencedsalesandservicestaffsarestrategicallylocatedthrough-outtheUnitedStatesandMexicotoprovidesupportasyouneedit.
Complimenting24/7/365phonesupport,over$3millionofinventoryinrobotcomponentsandpartsarestoredinvariouslocations,readyforimmediateshipment.YushinAmericaprovidestheircustomers
withinnovativesolutionsthatcanmaximizesavings,minimizerisksandoffersupportoverthelifeoftheequipment.
YushinAmericaoffersallofthefollowing:• Robotsforpart-removalandpack-outapplications• StandardandcustomEnd-Of-ArmToolingforpre&post-moldingoperations• Automationforyourpress-sideoperations• Trainingprogramsinyourfacility,atYushin’sfactoryinCranston,RIorat
several regional training centers.
SpecialProgramforMAPPMembersYushinAmericaoffersoneofthefollowingincentiveswhenplacinganorderfora traversing servo robot:1. FreeSoftwareorMaintenanceTrainingClassesforupto2studentsat
Yushin America, Inc. 2. Additional1yearwarrantyonthepurchaseofaYushinservorobot3. FREEInstallation/TrainingwithapurchaseofthefirstYushinFRARobot4. SpecialtermsuponrequestforQualifiedbuyers
FormoreinformationaboutYUSHINAMERICAandourproducts,pleasevisitwww.YushinAmerica.com
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RTPCompanyiscommittedtoprovidingyouwithsolutions,customization,andserviceforallthermoplasticneeds.Weofferawiderangeoftechnologiesavailableinpellet,sheet,andfilmthataredesignedtomeeteventhemostchallengingapplicationrequirements.
Fromhigh-techcompoundstostandardneatresin,weoffersolutionsin over 60 resin systems.
RTPCompanyisaleadingindependentcustomcompounderheadquarteredinWinona,Minnesotawithtwentymanufacturinglocationsglobally.
AsaspecialoffertoMAPPmembers,RTPCompanyisofferingfreein-housetrainingonmaterialselectionandoptimization,designassistance,labtesting,andengineeringsupport.WealsoofferMoldflowanalysisatnochargeforqualifyingnewcompoundprograms.
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IceMillerLLPprovidespractical,comprehensiveadvicetoplasticsindustrybusinessesthroughoutthenation.Fromlaborandemploymenttocorporatecounseling,creditorrightsandassetprotection,ourplasticsteamprovidesadvicetailoredtoourcustomer’sspecificneeds.
Legal Resources ProgramAsafellowMAPPmember,IceMillerLLPoffersmembercompaniesthreehoursofcomplimentarylegaladvice.Aftercompletingashortonlineapplication,membersarenotifiedbyMAPPandinstructedwhomtocontactatIceMillerLLPwhentheneedforlegaladvicearises.
In2020,IceMillerwilloffertheseadditionalprogramsandbenefitstoMAPPmembers:
• Legal Audit **New Program**:IceMillerwillconductagenerallegalauditofcloselyheldcompaniesfreeofchargeconsistingofaninterviewofandquestionnaireforcompanyleadership,analysisofthatinformationandthepreparationanddeliveryofareportsummarizingthefindingsandrecommendingspecificstepsandactionitemsdesignedtoaddressanylegalororganizationalshortcomings.
• Auditofemployeehandbook:HaveIceMillerauditanemployeehandbookfor$375(asavingsofabout$1000),providingthemembercompanywithanassessmentofthehandbookandhowitneedstobeupdatedorchanged
• Termsandconditions(T&C’s)reviewforfixedfeeof$500
• ConfidentialityandNondisclosureAgreements(NDA) are important toolstoprotectbusinessesandmanagerisks.IceMilleroffersaprogramthatwilladdtoamembercompany’sarsenalofriskmanagementtools.Forafixedfeeof$750,IceMillerwillreviewandeditanexistingNDAtogiveititsoptimaleffector,ifonedoesn’texist,draftanNDAforuseinthebusiness
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TheConairGroup(www.conairgroup.com)isaleadingglobalsupplierofauxiliaryequipmentforplasticsprocessors,includingresindryingsystems,blenders,feedersandmaterial-conveyingsystems,temperature-controlequipmentandgranulators.Extrusionsolutionsincludeline-controlsystems,filmandsheetscrap-reclaimsystemsanddownstreamequipmentforpipeandprofileextrusion.
Over450individualproductssolveproblems,saveenergy,cutwasteandareeasytouse.Conairisalsoaninternationalcompany,withlongstandingoperationsinEurope,AsiaandLatinAmerica.Theindustry’smostcompleteproductline,top-flightengineeringandunbeatableservice,allcombinetogiveprocessorstheconfidencetheyneedtosucceedintoday’scompetitiveglobalmarketplace.
Conair values MAPP members. Exclusive to all MAPP members, Conairisoffering5%offallThermolatorsandself-containedmotorloaders.*SimplymentionthisoffertoyourConairagentwhenplacinganorder.
*This offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Plastics Auxiliary Equipment
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3d Printing technologyCarbonworksattheintersectionofhardware,softwareandmaterialstoempowermanufacturersandproducerstoevolvebeyondbasicprototypingtoproducingdigital3Dmanufacturingatscalebyrevolutionizinghowtheydesign,engineer,makeanddelivertheirproducts.Carbonhopestoeducatemembersontheirtechnologyandtoprovidethemwithnewrevenueopportunitiesthoughtool-lessend-useproductionparts.Carbonmakesthisvisionpossiblebycombiningengineering-gradematerialswithexceptionalresolutionandsurfacefinishfromapoolofresininaprocessthateliminatestheshortcomingsofconventional3Dprinting.Fromaerospace,automotive,electronics,industrialcomponentsandhighlycustomizablemedicaldevices,Carbonmakesitpossibleforcreatorstodesignthepartsandproductsofthefuture.
Carbonispleasedtooffera$5,000resincredittoallMAPPMembers.
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NowMAPPmemberscansaveevenmorewhenorderinganEcodrySystemfromFrigel.InadditiontothefastROIrealizedfromenergy,water,maintenance,chemicalanddowntimesavingsandprocessimprovements, MAPP members also can save money on spare parts orderedthroughFrigel.
MAPPmembersareeligibleforthisexclusiveoffer—FREE spare parts package(recommendedbyFrigel)worthupto3percentofthevalueofanyEcodrySystemorderplacedwithinthecurrentyear.
AddthesepartssavingstoallthecostreductionsachievedbyswitchingtotheEcodry,including:
•Cycletimeimprovementsupto20 percent•Waterandchemicalsavingsupto98percent• Energy savings up to 80 percent•Freecoolingopportunitiesfornearlyallprocesses•Monthlymaintenancetimereductionofupto40hours•Eliminationofcoolingtowerchemicalemissions
Togetstarted,contactFrigeltodayat847.540.0160oralocalrepresentative,andindicateinterestinthesparepartspackageforMAPP members.
Free parts credit does not transfer to service, installation or other machinery orders.
For an order to qualify as a “system” it must include 3DK fluid cooler(s), tank(s), pumps and controls (may also include additional units such as Turbogels or Microgels).
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Legal Assistance ServiceBeneschprovidespractical,comprehensiveadvicetobusinessesintheplasticsindustrythroughoutthecountry.AsaMAPPsponsor,Beneschoffersmembercompaniestwohoursofcomplimentarylegal advice and two one-hour complimentary training sessions (on-site,viaphoneorwebinar)onavarietyoftopics,includingcorporatetransactions,datasecurity/privacy,intellectualproperty,logistics,laborandemployment,employeebenefits,realestate,andmore. Thetwohoursofcomplimentarylegaladviceisrenewableandincreasedtothreefreehoursforeveryyearwherethememberspendsatleast$5000withBenesch.
For 2020, Benesch will also review and provide comments and suggestionsonyourdataprivacypolicyforareducedcostof$350.
Formoreinformation,contactAlanRothenbuecheratarothenbuecher@beneschlaw.comorvisitwww.beneschlaw.com.
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thermoplastic Solutions Innovative.Focused.Collaborative.Responsive.
AuroraPlasticsoffersthehighestqualityproductsandgreatservicetocustomerslookingfortheverybestpolymersolutions.Ourbroadproductportfolioisusedforvariousapplications,andwespecializeincollaboratingwithyoutofindacustomizedsolutiontomeetyourneeds.Webackthatupwithanengineeringtechnologyserviceteamthatisbest-in-class.Thatmeanswhenyouhaveanidea,we’llworkwithyoutomakeithappen.
AuroraPlastics’facilitiesutilizequalitysystemsthatareISOCertified9001:2015withDesign,settingthebenchmarkforproductqualityandlot-to-lotconsistency.
Formoreinformationonhowwecanmeetyourpolymerneeds,callustodayat330.422.0700orvisitusathttps://www.auroraplastics.com/mapp-sponsor/.
AuroraPlastics,LLCOffer:CurrentMAPPMembersthatareanewcustomerstoAuroraPlastics,LLCwillbeprovidedthefollowingone-timematerialcreditforpurchasesin2020:
•Purchasesof$25,000:receive$1,000materialcredittobeutilizedinfuturepurchases•Purchasesof$50,000orgreater:receive$2,500materialcredittobeutilizedinfuturepurchases
FindoutmoreaboutAuroraPlasticsatwww.auroraplastics.com.
MAPP members utilizing this offer are subject to Aurora Plastics, LLC terms and conditions.
•RigidandFlexiblePVC•RigidPVC/AcrylicAlloys•RigidCellularPVCandTPEFoam • CPE Alloys• CPVC
•Flame-RetardantConcentrates•TPE’s•Low-SmokeZeroHalogenCom-pounds• PVC/Nitrile •PurgeCompounds
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SynventiveMoldingSolutionsisoneoftheworld’sleadingmanufacturersofhotrunnersystemsandcomponents.Withafocusonprovidinghigh-qualityhotrunnerproductsandvalue-addedservices,Synventivedeliverscompletehotrunnersolutionsforalltypesofinjectionmoldingapplications.
SynventiveoffersMAPPmembers:
20 percent discount tofirsttimeusersofSynventivehotrunnersystems.Discountappliestoone-timepurchaseonly.
20 percent discounttofirsttimeusersofactiveGate™productline.Discountappliestoone-timepurchaseonly.
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resin problem solvers
PolySourceisaleaderinengineeredplasticresinsolutions.We’reanapplicationdevelopmentandmaterialsupplycompany,assistingwithmolddesign,processing,materialselection,logisticsandwarehousing.PolySourcemanagestheneedsofcustomersthroughitsexperiencedtechnicalsalesforce,impeccablecustomerserviceteamandnetworkofwarehouses.It’sthePolySourceapproachthatseparatesusfromthecompetition.Yoursuccessisoursuccess.
WeareDistributors.WeareConsultants.WearetheFixers.
polysource.net | 816.540.5300
MAPPMemberOffer:Obtaina$500creditonyourfirstorderwithanewmaterialrecommendationbyPolySource.$2,000minimumpurchase.SubjecttoPolySourcetermsandconditions.
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Vive,LLCprovidesmarketingservicesformanufacturerswithanemphasisintheplasticsindustrybyfocusingonadvancingbrands,businessgoalsandthebottomlinethroughstrategicmarketing. Becauseyourbrandismorethanjustalogo,Vivetakesastrategicapproachtolearnyourcompany’spurposeforbeinginbusiness.Wegobeyondwhatyoumanufacture.VivedevelopedandregisteredtheZweckAnalysis®asanewapproachtobrandstorytellingthatuncoversacompany’suniqueWHY.Getatailoredmarketingapproachspecifictoachievingyourcompanygoalsthrough:
Viveunderstandsplasticprocessingandthevernacularwithanetworkofprofessionalsthatprovidethefueltodrivestrategy.
MAPPMemberswhosignupforaone-yearengagementwillreceiveaone-time$500creditonthefirstinvoice.
Visitwww.marketingformanufacturers.comorcall414-727-VIVEformoreinformation. ”We were looking for a company with industry expertise, creative depth and a demonstrated drive for success. Looking back since 2014, our organization is thrilled to have a partner like Vive. It was a great choice. Measuring marketing results can be difficult for many organizations. For PTS the measurement is simple – our buying customer base has grown for 4 straight years. We now have over 105 more customers (a 35% increase) than when we started with Vive. The Vive team has been a true extension of our commercial organization.”Jim LegacyDirector:ApplicationDevelopmentTeam,AmcoPolymersandFormerlyofPolymerTechnology&Services
Marketing Strategies
• Company message• Logodevelopment• Rebranding• Website management, SEO• Contentmarketing• Sales tools
• Advertising• Video• Tradeshowmanagement• Socialmedia• Press releases• Internalmarketing
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creating competitive advantagesRTiisastrategicresinadvisoryfirmthathasaccesstoreal-timemarketdataand14billionpoundsofresintransactionalvisibility.ThisgivesRTitheuniqueabilitytodetermineandprovideourclientstheREALpriceofresin,foreverytype,everyday.RTipartnerswithyourprocurementteamtocreateacustomizedresinstrategyallowingyoutoachieveandsustainthebestpricingforyourbusiness.
Remarkably,over80%ofourclientsobtaintheseresultswithoutachangeinsuppliersormaterialspecifications.RTistayscompletelyinvisible to your supplier base, but our impact onyourbottomlineisunmistakable.
RTiisofferingMAPPMembers:• Discounted weekly resin analysis reports • FREECompetitiveBenchmarkingAnalysisontop5resins• ComprehensiveResinSavingsProgramata20%discount
”RTi has been a partner with us at United Poly Systems for many years. With their market intelligence and customized strategies, we have added approximately $1,000,000 to the bottom line in resin savings alone. RTi is not your typical consulting company who walks away after the metrics are presented. They continue working as a partner making sure we not only achieved OUR best price but that we stay there month after month.”- Jim Massengale, Owner, United Poly Systems
ForMoreInformation,Contact:SamBeasley,SeniorVicePresident,ProcessorGroup817-984-7311|[email protected]|www.rtiglobal.compage40
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RoutsisTrainingofferstheabsolutefastest,mosteffectivewaytotrainoneemployeeoranentireproductionworkforce.Byofferingcompleteonsitesetupandimplementationbyplasticsindustryexperts,RoutsisTrainingprovideseverythingacompanyneedstogetgoingandsucceed.TheRightStart™processisthecriticalfactortothedevelopment,improvement,andmaintenanceofanyemployees’skills.
Over the years, Routsis offeringshaveexpandedtoincludetheRightStart™processdesignedtokick-startmissioncriticaltraininginitiatives.Thisprocessgetscompanytrainingprogramsstartedtherightwaywithacomplete,customtrainingplanthatdeliversrelevanttrainingtoaproductionworkforce.
Routsis Training Provides MAPP Members:• FREEInjectionMoldingReferenceGuides• FREECourseTrialforAllYourTechnicians-receivea15-daytrialof
ourmostpopularonlinecourse‘EstablishingaScientificInjectionMoldingProcess’
• FREE ProfessionalCertificationtestforInjectionMolders;beconfidentthatpeoplehaveafirmunderstandingofscientificmolding;molderswhoachievepassingscoresreceiveagloballyrecognizedprofessionalcertificate
• 25 percent discount: Receivethehighestpossiblediscountforanyonlinetrainingproductsorpackagesavailableat store.traininteractive.com
Formoreinformation:[email protected]
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insurance services
MAPP’spartnershipwithFederatedInsurancebringsadditionalbenefitstomembersbyhelpingeachmemberplanandprepare.
MAPPmembershaveaccesstoacomprehensiveeducationalseriesonDrive S.A.F.E.R.
Drivingcrashesandfatalitiesareacriseswhichneedstobeaddressed.Bothareatanall-timehighintheUnitedStates!ThisprogramfocusesonthereinforcementofS.A.F.E.drivingandspecificallyhowSpeed,Attention,Fatigue,andEmotioncanbemanagedeffectivelysoyouremployeescanreturnsafelyeachdaytotheirlovedones.Theprogrammaterialsinclude:Safetymeetingtrainingoutlineandtalkingpoints,DVD-fullvideoalongwithindividualsegmentsfocusedonSpeed-Attention-Fatigue-Emotion,handouts,andaposter.
ContactalocalFederatedMarketingRepresentativetodayformoreinformationonhowtomakeadifference!
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Production and Integration SolutionsWittmannBattenfeldistheleadingglobalmanufacturerandsupplierofplasticsprocessingequipment,withaward-winningperformanceandsupport.Thecompany’s“one-stopshop”offeringincludesacompleterangeofinnovativerobotautomationandinjectionmoldingmachinetechnology,alongwithauxiliaryequipmentformaterialconveying,blending,drying,granulating,extrusion,heatingandcooling,forindividualworkcellstofullyintegratedsystemsolutions.Everythingfromasinglesource!
SpecialProgramforMAPPMembersWittmannBattenfeldextendsthefollowingtoMAPPmembers:
• Free30-daytrialforanyofauxiliaryequipment(i.e.moldtemperaturecontroller,granulator,blender,dryer,robot)
• FreePlantWideAudittoevaluatethemembercompany’scurrentequipmentstatusandhelptoidentifyspecificequipmentmaintenance needs and requirements
• A10percentdiscountforallfirst-timebuyersforanyoftheAuxiliary products
• Special payment terms best suited to the MAPP member company’sbusinessneeds
• FreeOne-TimeProductTrainingatourTorrington,CTfacilityforanyofproductlines.GoodforuptosixattendeesandisonlyapplicableatourUSHeadquartersinTorrington;otherproducttrainingisavailableuponrequest(i.e.Webinars,YouTube,RegionalandIn-Plant)
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Shipping SavingsMAPPmembersshipsmarterandsavebigwiththeMAPPShippingProgram,managedbyPartnerShip®.
Throughthisfreememberbenefit,youhaveaccesstoexclusivediscountsonsmallpackageshipments:• Saveupto29%*onselectFedExExpress®services• Saveupto20%onselectFedExGround®services• Saveupto10%onselectFedEx
HomeDelivery®services
MAPP members also receive discountsonfreightshipments–fromasinglepalletuptoafulltruckload:• SignificantLTL(less-than-truckload)savingswithleadingnational
carriersincludingUPSFreight,YRCFreight,andmore• Competitivepricingonfullorpartialtruckloadshipmentswith
only the most reliable carriers• Discountedratesandpersonalizedserviceforyoureventand
expeditedshipments
TheshippingspecialistsatPartnerShiptakecareofthedetailssoyoucanfocusonyourday-to-daybusiness.
Visit PartnerShip.com/12MAPP to enroll in the MAPP Shipping Programandenter“7953”inthepromocodefield.Forquestionsandmoreinformationabouttheprogram,[email protected].
*Includes a bonus 5% online processing discount. Full details available at www.PartnerShip.com/12MAPP/FedExdiscounts.
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additive solutions
iDAdditives,Inc.isayoungcompanybackedbymanyyearsofexperienceandexpertiseinfulfillingadditiveneedsintheplasticsindustry.iD’sproductsandservicesareofthehighestquality,yetengineeredtobeefficientandcosteffective.iDhasalineoffoamingagents,UVstabilizersystems,purgingcompoundsandliquidcolorantsandadditivesthatwillfulfillamajorityofourcustomers’needs.Foranyadditionalneeds,iDAdditiveswillquicklydesigncustomproducts.Ouruniquecompoundingtechnologyallowsustosupplycustomerswithspeed,versatilityandaccuracy.Couplingfoamingagenttechnologywithotheradditiveandcolorantneedsallowsustoofferacost-effective“OnePelletSolution”forourcustomers’additiveneeds.IDAdditivesoffersfulltechnicalsupportforalltheproductsthatweselltomaximizetheresults. Tohelpreducecosts,iDAdditives,asacorporatepartnerofMAPP,isofferingthefollowingdiscountsonanymember’sfirstorderfromiDAdditives:
• iDFoamingAgents/“OnePelletSolution”ColorFoam-10percentdiscountonfirstorder
• iDPurge-20percentdiscountonfirstorder• iDEco-Pro360-10percentdiscountonfirstorder
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Accounting, Tax and Business consultingPlanteMoran’splasticsadvisorshaveadeepunderstandingoftherisks,trends,andstrategiesimpactingtheplasticsindustryandarepreparedtohelpyouseeprofitablegrowth.Ourteamhasdeepskillsinoperations,costing,strategy,andERP,aswellastaxandfinancialservices.
PlanteMoranwillofferadiscountof50percenttowardthecostofpreparingatailoredbenchmarkingreport(mustparticipatetoreceivethetailoredreport).ThiswillincludeanhourreviewingthetailoredreportwiththeMAPPmembercompany’smanagementteam.
Findoutmoreatwww.plantemoran.com.
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ForoverthirtyyearsFosterCorporationhasbeenservingmedicaldeviceandpharmaceuticalmanufacturerswithindustryleadingtechnologyandserviceinbiomedicalmaterials.Theseincludecustommedicalcompounds,implantablematerials,drug/polymerblendsandpolymerdistribution.WithinISO13485:2016facilities,Fosterofferscomprehensivesupporttocustomersfromformulationdevelopmentthroughproduction.
MAPPmemberswillreceiveanannualcreditof$500onanyoneorderofdistributionresinsstockedatFosterCorporationequalto,orexceeding,$1,500.
Forfurtherinquiries,pleasecontactusthroughourwebsites:www.fostercomp.com|www.fosterpolymers.com
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Color BenefitColorsForPlasticshasbeenprovidingacomprehensivelineofprecisionthermoplasticcolorantsforover48years,servingawidearrayofindustriesandapplications.Foundedin1972,ColorsForPlasticsremainsfamily-ownedandcustomer-oriented.It’sbeenthisfocusonservice,coupledwiththeirdeeptechnicalexpertiseincolorsandpolymers,thathasfueledtheirsteadygrowth.WithtwoplantsintheChicagoareaandathirdinSpartanburg,SouthCarolina,ColorsForPlasticsnowservesover600activeaccountscoasttocoastandinternationally.Withover100yearscombinedexperience,theColorsForPlasticsProcessingSpecialistsareindustry-leadingcolorandthermoplasticexperts.Fromon-sitetrainingtomid-runtroubleshooting,thisdedicatedteamofprofessionalshasonepurpose:tohelpcustomersimplementaseamlesscolorsolutionsotheycangetonwithwhattheydobest.
MAPP members who become a new customer to Colors will receive 5%oftotalpurchasesinthefirstyeartowardstheirnextyear’sMAPPmembershipuptoamaximumoftheiryearlymembershipfeetobepaid by Colors to MAPP.
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Purging servicesIn1979,RapidPurgeestablisheditselfasagloballeaderbybeingthefirsttointroduceacommercial-gradechemicalpurgingcompoundtotheU.S.thermoplasticsindustry.Sincethattime,ourproductshavecontinuedtoleadtheindustryindeliveringsuperiorperformanceatcompetitiveoverallcost,andourcompanyhasredefinedthemeaningofhighqualitycustomerservice.Throughourcorporatesalesstaffandinternationalnetworkoftechnicallyknowledgeabledistributors,weproudlyservesatisfiedcustomersaroundtheworldasaUS-basedmanufacturerandasagloballeaderinchemical/mechanicalpurgingcompoundsforover35years.
Throughfocusedresearchanddevelopment,wehavecontinuallyexpandedourproductlinestoincludetheworld’sleadingchemicalandmechanicalpurgingcompounds,aswellascustomblendedproductstomeeteverythermoplasticpurgingneed.Ourfullspectrumofextensivelymodifiedchemicalandmechanicalformulationsaddressestheneedforoptimumcost-effectiveperformanceforawiderangeofapplications.
Wellknownasaglobalsupplierofconsistent,highqualityproducts,RapidPurgeiswidelyrespectedforhavingthetechnicalabilitiestosolvethemostchallengingthermoplasticpurgingproblems.Wehavelearnedaboutthesechallengesbylisteningtocustomersjustlikeyou,allovertheworld,dayafterday,formorethan35years—andstillcounting!
ProductsforEveryPurgingApplicationRapidPurgecanchangeyourpurgingparadigmwithourcompletelineupofuniversalandcompatibleproducts,eachofwhichtargetsspecificrequirementsforperformance,convenience,andcost-effectiveness.1)RapidPurgewilloffer10%offitsregularpriceforallMAPPmembers.ThisdiscountwillbeineffectaslongasthecustomerisamemberofMAPP-i.e.,thereisnotimelimit/expiryofthisoffer.2)Wewillofferon-sitetrainingandprocesscustomizationforallcustomerswho are MAPP members. 3)Wewillmatchorbeatanycompetitor’spriceforourequivalentgrade.Proofofcurrentpurchaseprice and volume may be required.
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color servicesStrategicallylocatedinNortheastIndiana,PrecisionColorCompoundsisahigh-qualitycolorconcentrateandspecialtyplasticcompoundingfacilitycommittedtosupplyingsuperiorqualityproductscoupledwithunparalleledcustomerserviceandresponsetime.Ourmissionistoprovideourcustomersthefastestdeliveryandquoteturnaroundintheindustry.
PCCAdvantages:• 5-DayLeadTimes• NoMinimumOrderSize• 48HourMatch&QuoteTurnaround(Upon
Request)• CompetitivePricing• Consistent Quality• FastandResponsiveCustomerService
Ourteamismadeupofmultipleindustryleadersthatcametogethertoformacompanythatexcelsaboveandbeyondthecompetitionatmatchaccuracy,colorproduction,delivery,andcustomerserviceallwhileofferingcompetitivepricing.Ourmanufacturingfacilityhasmultipleproductionextrusionlinesaswellasastate-of-the-artlaboratory. Wearenotlimitedtojustcolorconcentratesbutcansupplymanyofyourcompoundingneedswhilepassingalongthesavingsofaleanmanufacturingfacility.Ourproductsareformulatedforawiderangeofresinsandprocessingapplicationssuchasinjectionmolding,profileextrusion,sheetextrusion,blowmoldingandrotationalmolding.
AddedBenefitsforMAPPMembers:• 15PercentDiscountonInitialOrderPlaced• Free Color Cost Analysis
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Engineered compounds
AmerichemEngineeredCompoundsisaknownexpertinmaterialsforthehealthcareindustry.FrombiocompatibilitytestingtoISO10993-compliantcolorstohigh-temperaturepolymerspluscarbonfiber,Americhemknowstheindustry.Americhemisa76-year-old,family-ownedbusinessbasedinCuyahogaFalls,Ohio.
AmerichemisofferingthefollowingtoMAPPmembers:• Allcolormatchesfreeofcharge.(Colormatchescompletedwithin
twoweeks.)• With all color matches, a 25-lb sample with the color chips.• 55-lb samples at the 10,000-lb price on any product they produce.
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software solution services
Plasticsmanufacturersfaceincreasingdemandsforimprovedquality,efficiency,on-timedelivery,pricing,andcostcontrol,aswellasincreasedgrowthanddemandofproductsacrossallmarkets.Asaresult,manufacturersarelookingforbetterwaystomanagerawmaterials,improveproductionefficiency,tightendeliveryschedules,andincreaseprofits.Epicorprovidesprovenenterpriseresourceplanning(ERP)andmanufacturingexecutionsystem(MES)softwaresolutionstohelpmeettheuniquechallengesofmanufacturingbusinesseswhofocusoninjectionmolding,thermalforming,extrusion,andsimilarcomplexmanufacturingcapabilities.Epicorsolutionsareavailableinthecloudoronpremises.
CurrentEpicorcustomersofMAPP:• 15%discountonadditionalsoftwareproducts• Freecloud-readinessassessment• $500offtwo-dayrefreshertrainingcourse
NewEpicorcustomersfromMAPP:• 15%discountonsoftware• 15%discountonMEShardware• Freecloud-readinessassessment• Premiummaintenance—2freeconsultingdaysannuallyand optionforpre-paidservicesat$25/hr.discount”
Moreathttps://www.epicor.com/en-us.
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marketing services
WayPointMarketingCommunicationspartnerswithsmall-tomedium-sizedbusinessestohelpthemreachtheirgoalsthroughsmart,wellthought-outmarketingandcommunicationactivities.Wetakeastrategicapproachtounderstandingyourkeychallengesandworkasyourpartnertodeterminethebestcourseofactiontoachieveyourgoals.WayPointisyourtrustedadvisor,providingtheknowledge,experienceandskillsetsneededtoestablishandimplementmarketingcommunicationsandtalentretentionandacquisitionstrategiesthatdriveresults.
Moreatwww.waypointmc.com.
FreeWebsiteAuditandRecommendationAcompany’swebsiteisthefoundationforeffectivemarketingandtalentrecruitment.Whendoneproperly,itcanbeaneffectivetooltohelpbuildyourbusiness.WaypointMarketingCommunicationswillconductafreewebsiteauditforMAPPmembercompanies,whichprovidesacompleteanalysisoffactorsimpactingyoursitesvisibilityandeffectivenessatreachingkeyaudiences.Additionally,theauditincludesarecommendationforwebsiteimprovementsandnextsteps.(Valueof$2,500)
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Hydraulic and Mechanical Repair ServicesBearIndustrialGroupisafullservicehydraulicandmechanicalrepairfacilitybasedinMichiganandservinghundredsofsatisfiedcustomersthroughouttheUnitedStates,CanadaandMexico.For25years,Bearhasbuiltacommandingreputationforrepairingmanycomponentsfoundwithintheplasticsmoldingindustryspecializingin:injectionmolding,blowmolding,thermoforming,roto-molding,andsecondaryequipment.Bear’shighlyskilledin-housetechnicianscanhandlerepairsofmanydifferenttypesandbrandsresultinginreducedoverallcostsanddowntime. Hydraulics Mechanical Smart Pumps Vacuum PumpsVanePumps BlowersProportionalValves GearDrivesServoValves GearBoxesScrewMotors InjectionUnitsCylinders ThrustBearings
BearIndustrialGroupoffersthefollowing:• FreeEvaluations• Full-ServiceReportsandScopeofRepair• 2 Year Warranty on Repairs• MotorandPumpRetrofits• ComponentExchangeProgram• Repairable Asset Management Programs• Huge Cost Savings
Extensive Brand Experience-Rexroth,Moog,Calzoni,Pleiger,Kawasaki,Yuken,Nachi,Daikin,Voith,Vickers,Eaton,Parker,Denison,Leybold,Busch,Ulvac,Edwards,andmanymore.
Extensive OEM Experience-Husky,KraussMaffei,Demag,Cincinnati,VanDorn,Toshiba,Mitsubishi,Ube,Engel,JSW,andmanymore.
Foryourrepairneeds,pleasecall(586-792-2800)orvisitourwebsiteatwww.bearig.com
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Recruitment services
AJAugurGroupLLC-PlasticsSearch&RecruitmentExperts-isasmallexecutivesearchfirmownedandoperatedbyDanRegovich,aveteranoftheprofessionalsearchindustrysince1997withaspecializationinplasticssince2001.RegovichhasfilledpositionsallovertheUSAandCanadaforbothdomesticandinternationalplasticsprocessors.Forevery4candidatessetupforaninterview,oneofthemgetsthejob,and95%ofthepositionsworkedonunderthePrioritySearchProcessgetsfilled.
MAPPMemberswillreceivea10%discountonaplacementfeeanda120dayfreereplacementpolicy.
Moreathttp://www.ajaugur.com.
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Cooling care services
Built-upsedimentovertimerestrictsnecessarywaterflowandimpairscooling.Thisresultsinlongercycletimesandoftenpoorpartquality.DME’sCoolingCareSystemisthesolutiontobringthecoolingchannelsintoolbacktotheiroriginalPPAPflowrates.
DMEIsofferingMAPPMembersaonetimeevaluation,cleaningandbenchmarkingofuptothreetoolsatthemembersfacilityatnocost($3,450value)
Moreathttps://dme.net.
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PROCESSORS
MAPPmembershipduesarebasedonafacility’s*companysaleslevel.Duesarepaidonanannualbasisasfollows:
$0-$1.5M $549$1.5M-$3.5M $799$3.5M-$8M $999$8M-$15M $1,299$15M+ $1,499
Interestedinmembership? Contact MAPP at [email protected].
INDUSTRY SERVICE PROVIDERS
Formoreinformationonoursponsorship program, contact [email protected].
Sponsorshiplevelsinclude:$2,500$5,000$10,000$20,000
Be a Part of MAPP
*Multi-FacilityDiscountAs the industry grows, many companies now have multiple facilities across the country. As a benefit to our members, MAPP offers a multi-plant discount to these organizations. Each facility has its own unique membership, but is able to enter the MAPP network at a discounted rate. The annual dues for these organizations are as follows:First Plant: $1,499All Other Plants: $549Membership dues can be paid as one lump sum or by each facility individually.
To setup a multi-plant membership, contact MAPP at [email protected] or call 317.913.2440.
The AssociATion of choice for PlAsTics Processors
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