Jamboree

Last weekend, my son and I had the opportunity to attend the Great Lakes Centennial Jamboree in Oshkosh, Wisconsin kicking-off the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts. There were over 10,000 scouters of all ages. There was also a number of Wisconsin National Guardsmen exhibiting a variety of trucks, armored Humvees, a rocket launcher and two Blackhawk helicopters for the scouts to explore. We talked with many of the Guardsmen and weÕre impressed with every one. Their eagerness to serve our country and defend our freedom was apparent in the way they carried themselves, spoke and interacted with the scouts.

With the anniversary of September 11, 2001 having just past, we want to again take an opportunity to thank all the men and women of the armed services, as well as our police and fire fighters, for their tireless service.

We know itÕs only October and we have a holiday cover but this SeasonÕs Greetings Stunner was such a great tie-in to our spotlight this month, we could not pass it up. In the worlds of entertainment, hotel and casino design and corporate branding, bigger is always better. Designers and promoters want ÒPop!Ó and ÒWow!Ó. Design Solutions has developed a reputation for big, bold visual displays tailor made for every space.

In Measuring Up Materials for Visual Merchandising Applications we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the numerous materials available for designing and implementing creative retail environments with Ken Lilly, Technical Associate from Eastman Chemical Company.

Are you designing retail displays? Then you should see the announcement of a design contest by Acrilex, Inc. in News Briefs for a chance to showcase your talent. We also feature several new products for the Sign and P.O.P. industry.

Do you have Latinos working in your shop? Are you motivating them to be the best they can be? For plant managers that understand Hispanic culture and outlook, the payoffs are great. Turn to How to Save Cash by Improving Productivity.

In Safety Solutions, Jack Podijil discusses Fall Protection Programs. Did you know that OSHA classifies facility workers as both general industry and construction workers? Employers are required to protect employees from falling from heights in excess of 4 feet within the industry standards and 6 feet in the construction standards. For more information on fabricating a wide range of plastics, equipment and supplies, key word search our ten year article archive at www.plasticsmag.com. You can also use our online eReader Service to contact our advertisers or manage your subscription.

For more information on fabricating a wide range of plastics, equipment and supplies, key word search our ten year article archive. You can also use our online eReader Service to contact our advertisers or manage your subscription.

Enjoy the issue,

Coming November/December 2009
Year in Review
Ad/Edit Close: 10/22/09
Material Close: 10/29/09