It’s Getting Better All the Time
It pays to be optimistic. You cannot control external forces on your business, but you can control how you face them. This issue I celebrate 26 years with PD&F Magazine. Each year I find myself wondering about the future, and reminiscing about the past. It can be challenging publishing a printed product in this economy, but we have been fortunate to find partners who value what we are trying to do for the plastic shapes industry.

I have been a part of over 160 issues, and I still have more to learn, and to share. The plastic shapes industry is strong and continues to grow while navigating the many twists and turns it has faced in recent years. We look forward to helping your company find new opportunities each and every day.

We kick off with our 27th Nylon & Acetal Shapes spotlight. Nylon and acetal are versatile, easy to fabricate and continue to find new applications and new industries to serve, due in part to, their wide range of properties. Our spotlight features leading suppliers and innovative materials that can provide new opportunities for your business.

Next, in our See-Through Plastics Plus spotlight we feature materials for applications that require biocompatibility to tooling and equipment that will help your company fabricate, trim, and polish better parts for your customers.

Finally, in “Safety Solutions” Jack looks at Electrical Safety. Electricity is an essential power source in modern, automated offices. Power strips are potentially deadly electrical devices. Many of these temporary power drops/power strips have been manufactured with undersized wiring which can overheat and cause a fire.

If your company needs assistance with a safety related matter, Jack would be happy to help. As a reader of PD&F Magazine he is available for an initial consultation. He has nearly 50 years in industrial safety and can be reached via email at jpodojil@podojilconsulting.com. Everyone wins when a workplace is safer.

I feel fortunate to celebrate another year in this essential and fascinating industry. I look forward to many more years of bringing you the news, new products, and information you need to find new opportunities.

If you are looking for additional materials, machinery, or products and services that will help you make new opportunities,

We look forward to bringing you the news and new products that will lead your company to new opportunities this year. To find additional resources search our website. You can also manage your subscription or contact our advertisers.

Enjoy the issue,

Coming Summer 2023

• 2023 Buyer’s Guide
• Machinery & Tooling