Starting Jan. 1, 2023, you may be able to invest more, thanks to the Internal Revenue Service increasing benefit limits for 401(k) and other qualified plans. Below is a summary of the changes: Highlights include: The 401(k) and 403(b) Maximum Annual Elective Deferral Limit has increased to $22,500. The Catch-up Contribution Limit for individuals aged 50 or older … [Read more...] about 401(k) Contribution Limits Expected to Increase in 2023

By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating Credit card use may abound, and cryptocurrency might be up (unless it's down again), but there's no substitute for cold, hard cash. Around the globe, the banknote, the bill and the note remain wildly popular and eminently trusted. Wherever there is cash, there will be counterfeiters and, in turn, anti-counterfeiting technologies with … [Read more...] about Top 5 Technologies to Secure Banknotes

There is a hot new trend in mentoring gaining steam across a spectrum of industries, from advertising to engineering to manufacturing. Reverse mentoring is not just a hot trend; it is a bright, practical approach to bringing newbies up to speed on a new job while capitalizing on the smarts and insights that they bring to the company. But really, reverse mentoring is not really … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons to Try Reverse Mentoring

Manufacturing.gov is a national manufacturing portal, a gateway to the wide and deep array of federal government initiatives, programs and resources that exist to support, strengthen and advance all aspects of manufacturing in the US. Here are the top five things to know about this massive resource. 1. The reach of the umbrella Under the Manufacturing.gov umbrella, there are … [Read more...] about Top Five Things to Know about Manufacturing.gov

Energy independence is on the minds of many US manufacturers, not to mention politicians, the energy sector, auto owners and homeowners. Electric vehicles are making inroads, showing that change can be adopted and implemented. Gas and oil companies are widening their market by moving into the geothermal industry and geothermal is becoming more attractive since its sites can … [Read more...] about Top 5 Renewable Energy Resources

During National Safety Month, which concluded at the end of June, Stamford, Connecticut-based Goodway Technologies reminded facility managers of the importance of understanding explosion and fire risks in the work environment. The combustive power of airborne particles, such as dust, is astounding and can be a threat to a number of different industries. “Understanding how to … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Help Prevent Dust Explosions, Reduce Hazardous Risks

A series of free roadshows in selected cities across North America, organized by Labelexpo Global Series, will give label, packaging and commercial printers a sneak peek into the technology on show at Labelexpo Americas 2022 later this year. The roadshows will take place in Cincinnati, Ohio; Orange County, California; and Toronto, Canada, and are only open to printers, end … [Read more...] about Labelexpo Announces North America Summer Roadshows