Groggins Plastics

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Storage Sheds

Plastic panels are created by pouring heated pellets into moulds with different patterns; workers then trim the moulds, check the bolting holes, add the items to hold them together and pack up kits.

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.<br>To determine which would be the most likely ne

Who’s Really Interested in Sustainable Plastic Materials?

Who’s really interested in sustainable plastic materials? You'd be surprised as there is serious interest among product designers and product developers.

The Hidden Meanings Behind Basic Shapes In Logo Design That You May Not Know

While basic shapes may appear simple in nature, their inherent features, when applied in logo design, are known to convey subtle messages that...

What are the manufacturing benefits of bonding plastics?

Bonding plastics can deliver significant manufacturing benefits and improve the durability and performance of materials.

Light-Activated "Smart Plastic" Material Is a Step Forward Toward Soft, Flexible Robotics and...

Light-Activated "Smart Plastic" Material Is a Step Forward Toward Soft, Flexible Robotics and Electronics - Industry Tap

The Benefits of Manufacturing ERP for the Plastics Sector

How manufacturing ERP software from IQMS can benefit the Plastics Sector. The Benefits of Manufacturing ERP for the Plastics Sector include time and financial savings to plastics manufacturers.

How Are Plastics Made?

Learn the steps it takes to create one of the most common types of plastic, thermoforms.

This Clear Plastic Material Harvests Solar Energy Without You Even Knowing It's There

Researchers are developing transparent solar collectors that let sunlight in, while turning ultraviolet and near-infrared light into electricity

How 3D Metal Printing is Changing Plastics Manufacturing

There are many fascinating innovations in the design and use of plastic parts. And large companies making millions of plastic components largely have injection molding so pinned down that teaching them something new can be truly eye-opening. This is what Lou Young, Linear’s Director of New Business Development for Tooling and Manufacturing found when he …

The next steps in single-use plastics

In this guest blog Duncan Clark, head of business operations at natural biopolymer specialist Teysha Technologies, explores the available alternatives and the future role of earth-friendly plastics.

How Bad Are Plastics, Really?

Plastic production just keeps expanding, and now is becoming a driving cause of climate change.

EVCO PLASTICS Plastics firm values the people who optimize technology

EVCO Plastics, a third-generation family company, believes that the power of technology is unleashed by the right human touch.

How plastics are changing the planet

A review in the journal Anthropocene finds plastic has changed the surface of the planet since the mid-20th century.

Are Biodegradable Plastics Better for the Environment?

Roland Plastics helps kickstart young career

A WICKHAM Market based manufacturing firm is giving a professional ‘kickstart’ to a young school leaver as part of a government workplace scheme.