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For manufacturers, the second quarter seems to have presented struggles, according to the latest benchmarking report from Wipfli LLP, which found that quoting activity is up, but sales and profitability have taken a hit. 

The Plastics Industry Association looks ahead to its National Plastics Conference next month; FANUC rolls out an adhesive-application system; and Wittmann lends equipment to Penn State Behrend.

Karen Hanna, senior staff reporter