North American plastic manufacturers are under tremendous pressure to manage cash flow and debt in the face of unprecedented economic uncertainty, volume reductions, excess inventory, and continuing fierce competition from low-cost regions. These pressures underscore the importance of having solid financial and competitive benchmarking information.

Plante & Moran recently released the results of its 2009 North American Plastics Industry Study. The survey examines the best practices and characteristics that shape the success of North American processors (Injection / Compression / Thermoforming / Blow / Extrusion). Each participant received an individually tailored 77-page report showing direct comparisons of their performance with their peers for key measures. 

Learn more

Plante & Moran is meeting with clients and industry participants to strategize on how we can help their businesses. If you are interested in reviewing survey data with a member of our team, please contact us.

• Read the press release discussing results from the 2009 survey
• Download your complimentary Summary Report of the 2009 survey

 

How do I participate?

Complete an Excel version of the survey. The 2010 North American Plastics Industry Study is now open for participation. Simply download a copy of the questionnaire in Excel format and submit using the instructions below:

Return completed Excel surveys to:
Elaine Corriero
E-mail: elaine.corriero@plantemoran.com
Fax: 248.233.7695

Or follow these easy steps to submit your completed Excel survey using Plante & Moran’s Secure File Exchange:

1) Access the Plante & Moran Secure File Exchange
2) Click on the Secure Upload link
3) Enter elaine.corriero@plantemoran.com
4) Fill out our secure upload form and attach your completed survey

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About the North American Plastics Industry Study

Founded in 1995, the North American Plastics Study is widely regarded as the most in-depth benchmarking survey available linking profitability and performance in the plastics industry. The study measures key performance indicators in areas such as strategy and marketing, financial performance, human resources, and operations. For hundreds of contributing participants each year, the study provides actionable insights regarding what drives success in the plastics industry. A separate survey is available for Mold Manufacturers.

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