Our current economic situation is kind of like an impossibly extended March; things are starting to get better, but the progress is slow and the winter was so bad that it’s hard to imagine that spring is coming.

This latest set of revisions, developed after input from thousands of stakeholders, is largely in response to the “green” marketing declarations that have ballooned in the past several years as consumers have become more attentive to the impact products and packaging have on the environment.

SGCDpro is pleased to announce Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Commissioner Robert S. Adler as the keynote speaker for Deco ’13 in Louisville, Ky.

In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama called for raising the minimum wage to $9 per hour. we asked readers in last week's CI CyberNews CyberPoll if they think the minimum wage should be higher. What do you think?

The Family and Medical Leave Act recently turned 20 years old. Have you used the FMLA to take time off work?

It's tax season! In last week's CI CyberNews CyberPoll, we asked readers when they plan to file their personal taxes.

We asked readers of last week's CI CyberPoll whether innovation is a crucial factor in maintaining a competitive edge in today's business landscape.

I’ve been so lucky. More than a decade ago, Ceramic Industry asked me to write the Kiln Connection column, and it has brought me great friendships and a wealth of knowledge.

On March 16, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will switch from the current “first-to-invent” system to a “first-to-file” system.

This issue includes our exclusive annual R&D Lab Equipment and Instrumentation Directory, a handy tool to help you quickly find the best supplier for your specific R&D needs.*