The plastics industry is scrambling to fill the widening labor gap. One solution is through partnerships with educational institutions that are equipped to train potential employees, according to Dr. Quintin Bullock, President of the Community College of Allegheny County.

The word “used” carries a lot of baggage. “Would you buy a used car from this man?” denotes a person who isn’t honest. So, it was no surprise when I learned about a buyer of plastic products demanding only virgin material, and no scrap. This bothered me.

The electric unit precisely cuts both polyolefin and PVC pipes to customer specifications quickly and swarf-free, and it weighs 60% less than conventional hydraulic cutting systems.

Department of Labor initiative also sets aside more than $200 million in grants to help close manufacturing skills gap.