Good morning! While tariffs and the economy grabbed headlines in 2025, our survey respondents said a long-running issue is holding them back: the lack of skilled labor. In Part 3 of our look-ahead to 2026, we examine some of the ways processors are dealing with the challenge. (ICYMI, here's Part 1, and here's Part 2.)

On our podcast, staffers Ron Shinn and Karen Hanna discuss some of the most interesting innovations in injection molding from the K 2025 show floor. 

PLASTICS has launched a new website detailing the "Positives of Plastic" — learn more about it below. We also have a new IMM from Husky, a hire at EFactor3 and, from our IndustryWeek colleagues, advice on dealing with tariffs this year.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor