Preparation is key to surviving cyberattacks: Machinery Minutes

    Sept. 1, 2025
    On our podcast, learn more about this story, along with a new survey of manufacturer sentiment and a profile of a second-generation business owner.
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    What you'll learn on this episode of Machinery Minutes: 

    • Retaining a cybersecurity expert in advance can help with negotiating a ransom payment, recovering lost data and getting a business up and running after an attack. 
    • Jason Sears, second-generation owner of Dri-Air Industries, learned the business from his Hall of Fame father, Charlie. He has pushed the company’s technology forward.  
    • Manufacturers surveyed by Wipfli after the second quarter were glum. Profitability is flat and capacity utilization is down. Some better news is that quoting activity is up and employment levels are steady.  
    About the Author

    Ron Shinn | Editor

    Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.

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