Multi-Tasking
I was checking out at a store the other day when the cashier also had to answer the business phone. She did so without slowing down the check-out process, which was impressive. After hanging up she apologized and said she was not very good at multi-tasking. I laughed and told her that she did a good job handling both things. I also told her that in my first job review I was told I needed to multi-task; talk on the phone and add up spreadsheets with a calculator. At the time, I thought that absurd, but the ability to multi-task is now a requirement to be competitive and successful in business.

Something that will decrease your need to multi-task is getting more out of your cutting equipment and cutting tools. Our Machinery & Tooling feature showcases several companies that manufacture products ideally suited for the plastics industry. The technology that is available today can decrease production costs and improve your bottom line.

Next, our Polyolefin Spotlight features on of the largest volume thermoplastics fabricated today. Polyolefins are available in a wide range of grades, formulations and shapes. They find great opportunities in many industries and applications. They are tough, chemical resistant and offer good electrical properties with a low coefficient of friction and moisture absorption. They are also relatively lightweight and easy to fabricate.

This issue includes our 25th Buyer’s Guide, a collective resource of our advertisers’ products and services this past year. It is a one-stop shop for nearly every product your company will need. Search the online version of the 2022 Buyer’s Guide. When you find what you’re looking for, don’t forget to tell them you got their name from PD&F Magazine.

Jack Podojil will be back next month with a new “Safety Solutions” article on OSHA’s ramping up of guarding enforcement and regulations. It is a must read for anyone with equipment in their shop. In the meantime, you can access an array of topics for all your safety concerns on our website by clicking here to go to the archive of “Safety Solutions” articles. And don’t forget 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 over 45 years in industrial safety and can be reached via email at jpodojil@podojilconsulting.com.

We could all use a little less multi-tasking in our lives. So, if you’re looking for additional resources, need to contact our advertisers or manage your subscription, search our website, where you can do all of that in one place.

Enjoy the issue and stay well,

September/October 2022

• High Performance Plastics
• Thermoforming