A career in the plastics industry can start in some unusual places and be fueled by unexpected opportunities. Jeff Kuhman started in professional football and Maureen Steinwall started as a certified public accountant. Others know from the beginning where they belong: Kevin Cronin was "completely taken" by his first glimpse of an extruder.
The successful plastics industry entrepreneurs profiled in 2021 for PMM's 'In Other Words' feature felt the lure of manufacturing and took different paths to success, but they all have useful lessons to teach today’s industry leaders.
Here are their stories.