Wisconsin's plastics industry ranked 10th in the U.S. for employment (53,500 jobs) and 10th in product shipments ($9.9 billion) in 2001. As with most industries, controlling costs is critical to sustainability and profitability. Additionally, the plastics industry's reliance on natural gas, combined with volatile energy prices, means that managing energy costs should be a priority.

Focus on Energy works with plastics companies to identify energy saving opportunities and stretch capital dollars. We will help you implement the most cost-effective energy reduction strategies in plastics processing by:

• Identifying and promoting new energy best practices through the use of practical and constructive information and tools
• Connecting with industry leaders and members through industry associations and allies

Coming Soon! Plastics Energy Best Practice Guidebook The Plastics Energy Best Practice Guidebook is currently under construction. You will be able to obtain hard copie from Focus on Energy. Also, watch for our upcoming case studies about ways to save energy in plastics industry processes.

Industrial Info Library
Visit the Industrial Info Library to learn more about best practices for the Plastics Cluster and read case studies from recent projects.

Learn About Financial Incentives
Learn about Financial Incentives that are available to customers in the Plastics Cluster.

General Industrial Efficiency
Find out more about Focus on Energy's technical support, financial incentives, best practice and case study documents, and Practical Energy Management® training opportunities.

Got an idea for an energy best practice for the plastics industry? We welcome any ideas you have to add to our best practices. Fill in the template and attach to an e-mail to John Nicol. We will review and follow up with you.

The Plastics Team
    Craig Schepp, Plastics Cluster Manager
          Industrial Outreach Coordinator, Focus on Energy Industrial Program
    John Steinhoff, P.E.
          EnVise LLC, Madison, WI
    Dr. Majid Tabrizi, Cluster Expert
          Director, Center for Plastics Process Technology, University of Wisconsin, Platteville
          Senior Consultant, EnVise LLC, Madison, Wisconsin
    John Nicol, Industrial Program Manager
          Focus on Energy Industrial Program
    Dean Laube, Focus on Energy Advisor
    Brent English, CTT Liaison
          Center for Technology Transfer (CTT Plastics Cluster Mgr)

Contact Us
      Craig Schepp      608.277.2948 or 800.762.7077
      John Steinhoff     608.663.3751
      Dr. Majid Tabrizi
      John Nicol

Plastics Industry Links
      Center for Plastics Processing Technology
      Society for Plastics Engineers
      American Plastics Council
      Society of the Plastics Industry
      Tangram Technology Ltd.