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Put Out the Production Fire Once and For All
Plastics production rides a fine line when the goals of low scrap, high yields and sustainable, repeatable systems are being developed.
Read MoreWalmart, Apple and the Return One Million Jobs Initiative Seek to Reenergize Reshoring
Over 13 days: Walmart announced an open call for U.S. products, Apple promoted a $1 billion fund to promote advanced manufacturing stateside and a new initiative sought to raise $20 million to reshore one million manufacturing jobs.
Read MoreFarrel Pomini Debuts New HQ For Continuous Compounding
More than 50 visitors were given a tour of Farrel Pomini's new headquarters for continuous compounding systems in Ansonia, Conn.
Read MorePTi Names Forbis Director of Business Development
Industry vet joins sheet systems supplier as it rolls out new high-speed extruder series.
Read MoreThe European PVC Industry Sustainable Development Program
VinylPlus recycled nearly 1.2 billion pounds of PVC in 2016.
Read MoreHow Can UK Mfg. Respond to the Triggering of Brexit, Article 50?
With Article 50 now activated, Brexit isn’t something that may happen, it’s here and we now rely on the U.K. Government and economists to get the best deals for Britain.
Read MoreKaiser Permanente, Goodwill Partner on Medical Plastics Recycling
When you find yourself at a hospital or the doctor’s office, most likely the last thing you’re thinking about is how much waste the healthcare field generates (for good reason, health clearly takes priority over work).
Read MoreFemale-Led Injection Molder Certified by Women’s Business Enterprise Council
Imlay City Molded Products is one of the few female-owned and/or operated plastics molding companies.
Read MoreLong Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites Gain Interest
PlastiComp, for one, has added production capability to meet increasing demand.
Read MoreNew Process & Material Permits Big Weight Savings on Foamed Parts
New firm develops technology that offers weight reductions up to 65% for large injection molded polyolefin parts.
Read MoreLanxess Acquisition of Chemtura, a Done Deal
The Chemtura/Great Lakes flame retardants business segment significantly strengthens the company’s competitive position.
Read MorePolyolefin Pricing Update: Moving Towards May
Looks like PE prices remain flat while PP prices are poised for bigger drop than previously thought.
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