By Bob Lebeaux, President, The Plastics Group of America
April 27, 2010
Plastics Group of America recently added two significant pieces of lab equipment to its facilities that will optimize the quality of the products it can provide to its customers. The first is a Perkins Elmer DSC 6, a sophisticated machine that provides exacting thermal analysis. This machine will allow TPG to more accurately analyze incoming feedstocks for purity, insuring a higher-quality finished product for its customers. The second is a GregTag/Macbeth spectrophotometer. Utilizing spherical geometry, this sophisticated color computer will provide TPG with superior color matching capabilities, ultimately enhancing our color quality control. Both new pieces of equipment underscore TPG’s commitment to providing its customers with the exceptional products backed by equally exceptional customer service.
By Bob Lebeaux, President, The Plastics Group of America
April 14, 2010
Starting in May, 2010, Plastics Group of America will be utilizing Sage’s MAS 200 software, dramatically impacting our operational efficiency. Sage MAS 200 ERP system will provide TPG with enhanced inventory control functions, enabling the company to manage inventory far more efficiently. The system will provide TPG with real-time updates on what it has in stock, enabling us to offer customers up-to-the-minute answers about product availability. This system will also enable us to better track actual usage of formulation components to determine true expenditures for each product we manufacture. It is just one more example of TPG’s commitment to providing exemplary customer service and support.
By Bob Lebeaux, President, The Plastics Group of America
April 7, 2010
There was a time when utilizing recycled plastics was only good for the environment. Guess what - with advancements in processing and the increasing costs of of virgin materials, it now turns out that it might be good for your wallet as well.
Unlike in years past, the costs of storage, separating, baling, etc. are now far less than the revenue generated by selling scrap plastic. This can be traced to two mitigating factors: (1) the value of plastic has gone up, and (2), technology has made it possible to process materials at a lower cost, thus allowing the processor the ability to pay more for their feedstock.
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