Plastics News is a weekly, 46,000-circulation trade newspaper delivering global news to a primarily North American market. Founded by Crain Communications Inc.
in Akron, Ohio, in 1989, it covers the business of the global plastics industry. in Akron, Ohio, in 1989, it covers the business of the global plastics industry. Plastics News focuses on commercial, financial, legislative and market-related developments worldwide that affect North American plastic product manufacturers and their suppliers and customers. PN is part of the Plastics News Global Grou
in Akron, Ohio, in 1989, it covers the business of the global plastics industry. in Akron, Ohio, in 1989, it covers the business of the global plastics industry. Plastics News focuses on commercial, financial, legislative and market-related developments worldwide that affect North American plastic product manufacturers and their suppliers and customers. PN is part of the Plastics News Global Grou
Operating as usual
Kickstart: Looking better
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The eyewear industry has been going through a lot of changes. First we transitioned from picking out glasses at the eye doctor's office to selecting frames from a wide array of options sold on the internet. And just as the industry got used to the disruptive business style brought by Warby…
The Association of Plastic Recyclers has announced new packaging film recycling guidelines
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The trade group spent a year working on changes after seeking input from recyclers, converters and brands.
Breaking News: COVID-19 impacts are disrupting domestic recycled PET supplies
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COVID-19 impacts are disrupting domestic recycled PET supplies at a time when the market is clamoring for more of the material.
An official in the beverage closure industry expects overall supply chain issues are not going to end anytime soon
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Companies must hope for the best but be ready for a different outcome to make sure they are ready for whatever supply chain challenges still lie ahead, says a Coca-Cola Bottling executive.
Kickstart: A global spotlight on plastics, sustainability | Another sweet combination for Aztec and chocolate | A STEM contest for middle school students
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World political and business leaders have gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, for COP26, a global summit focused on climate change. The name stands for Conference of the Parties, referring to the countries that signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1994. This is the 26th…
Material Insights: Resin prices likely to begin descent, experts say http://ow.ly/MB6z50GCuuH
Lower resin prices for polyethylene and polypropylene are likely to begin a downward trend after more than a year of increases, IHS Markit experts predict; Avient and LyondellBasell executives report strong quarterly earnings and also look to resin price changes in the coming weeks.
Kickstart: SPE auto awards stretch to include COVID work
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The SPE auto division's annual Automotive Innovation Awards will include a category for industry collaborative efforts on producing ventilators and protective equipment. "We're looking forward to honoring our industry heroes who worked together to provide fast, efficient and effective solutions for....
Breaking News: Creative Extruded to close two Ohio plants, permanently lay off 243
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Creative Extruded Products, a maker of plastic and rubber moldings for the automotive glass market, is permanently closing two plants in Ohio.
Our 2021 Women Breaking The Mold Networking Forum will be held November 11-12 in vibrant Austin, Texas. Join us for Speed Networking!
This fast-paced networking session will allow attendees to meet each other through a series of one-on-one meetings.
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Our 2021 Women Breaking The Mold Networking Forum will be held November 11-12 in vibrant Austin, Texas. Join us for Speed Networking!
This fast-paced networking session will allow attendees to meet each other through a series of one-on-one meetings.
Learn more and register at: http://ow.ly/oVEK50GAw7A #PlasticsNews #WBMForum
Kickstart: New EPA hire was an environmental plastics lawyer | Swim exploration documentary | Compostable bags
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In case you missed it, Assistant Managing Editor Steve Toloken wrote about a new attorney hired by the Environmental Protection Agency. Jennie Romer had worked with the Surfrider environmental group and has been heavily involved in creating legislation aimed at banning plastic bags. With EPA,…
The Environmental Protection Agency has tapped an attorney from one of the organizers of the plan for a senior-level policy job working in part on plastics.
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Jennie Romer, an environmental lawyer with a long background in plastics issues, has been named to a senior role in the Biden EPA.
Staunton, Va.-based medical supplier Cadence Inc. is expanding its Pennsylvania facility, including an expanded Class 7 clean room.
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The Virginia-based medical supplier has needed to add to its operations in Pennsylvania and when a neighboring manufacturer did not renew its lease, Cadence signed on to take over the space.
Kickstart: Seattle police bust a shop selling stolen Star Wars Lego sets | Music fans in China and "cut out" cassette tapes | Cyberattacks in the auto industry
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A shop owner is headed to court for dealing in stolen merchandise — 171 Lego toy sets that had been swiped from another retailer in Seattle. In July, Seattle police launched Operation MandalOrganized Retail Theft, a name based on the fact that a shoplifter had repeatedly stolen Lego sets,…
After more than a year of increases, prices for polyethylene and polypropylene resins are expected to trend downward.
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After more than a year of increases, prices for polyethylene and polypropylene resins are expected to trend downward, according to IHS Markit analysts.
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Cars are full of sensors and automation, but these can only be controlled electronically if complex plug-in connections are present. KraussMaffei demonstrates the benefits on a CX 80 injection molding machine.
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Tony Radoszewski, the CEO of the Plastics Industry Association, said at an Oct. 26 online conference that he did not see a lot of support in Congress for the resin tax legislation
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The head of one of the industry's two largest Washington trade groups said it sees only "lukewarm" support in Congress for a tax on virgin resin proposed by some lawmakers.
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Process consistency is key for stacked fruit crates
High precision and process consistency despite a high variation of products - that's an accurate description of one of the leading manufacturers' of fruit crates and recyclable containers production.
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Process consistency is key for stacked fruit crates
High precision and process consistency despite a high variation of products - that's an accurate description of one of the leading manufacturers' of fruit crates and recyclable containers production.
Learn More - https://www.plasticsnews.com/sponsored-content/europlast-combines-quality-efficiency-and-sustainability-thanks-engel-duo
Tomorrow! Join us at 9AM EDT/ 2PM GMT/ 3PM CEST for a Sustainable Plastics Livestream sponsored by Avient.
In the first of a new monthly series, Editor Karen Laird of Sustainable Plastics will discuss the latest trends, including a sustainability wrap up from Fakuma and an advance look at what she expects at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.
Learn more and register at: http://ow.ly/lnWg50Gvm0s #SustainablePlastics #SPLive
Tomorrow! Join us at 9AM EDT/ 2PM GMT/ 3PM CEST for a Sustainable Plastics Livestream sponsored by Avient.
In the first of a new monthly series, Editor Karen Laird of Sustainable Plastics will discuss the latest trends, including a sustainability wrap up from Fakuma and an advance look at what she expects at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.
Learn more and register at: http://ow.ly/lnWg50Gvm0s #SustainablePlastics #SPLive
Shortages will continue to impact everyday life — especially Adele, who's vinyls for her next album are delayed and Trex is starting to build its third plant | Today in Kickstart
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When I was grocery shopping over the weekend, I was surprised to find that the store had apparently run out of produce bags. In every spot where a roll of the thin film bags should be, there were small, thicker bags with handles. Obviously we all know by now that there are shortages of certain…
Breaking: Trex to invest $400M to build a third composite decking plant
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Trex Co. Inc. will build a third manufacturing plant for its composite decking products. The $400 million project in Little Rock, Ark., will create 500 jobs and include plastic film recycling and profile extrusion.
Alpla Inc. North America, known more for blow molding capabilities, soon will begin construction of a 246,000-square-foot injection molding facility in Kansas City, Mo.
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Austria-based global packaging maker Alpla is building a 246,000-square-foot injection molding plant in Kansas City.
The U.S. economy continues to struggle with supply chain issues, and more from Economics Editor Bill Wood http://ow.ly/Yz9J50GyGvj
As the fourth quarter gets underway, the U.S. economy continues to struggle with supply chain issues. As a result, we are also struggling with rising prices.
Today! Join us at 2pm EDT for a Plastics News Webinar sponsored by CMS.
Ken Burleson's presentation will take a deep dive into understanding the CMS complete solution with respects to eliminating unnecessary handling, reducing footprint, increasing efficiency, and monitoring and controlling outside factors that negatively impact production.
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Today! Join us at 2pm EDT for a Plastics News Webinar sponsored by CMS.
Ken Burleson's presentation will take a deep dive into understanding the CMS complete solution with respects to eliminating unnecessary handling, reducing footprint, increasing efficiency, and monitoring and controlling outside factors that negatively impact production.
Learn more and register at:http://ow.ly/3qZK50Gw87l #PlasticsNews
Kickstart: Boris Johnson and plastics | Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge | Using camouflage to highlight rather than hide
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The United Kingdom's plastics industry started off this week with a very serious dispute involving U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson. During an Oct. 25 special question-and-answer session with children ages 8-12 in advance of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, Johnson said Brits…
Haitian hits record sales, even during pandemic
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Chinese machinery manufacturers have adapted new technology at a rapid pace, with Haitian International just launching one factory where "it's only robots doing all the work."
Material Insights: The future of PE, PU prices going into the holiday season
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Polyethylene production and prices are the talk of this month's Polymer Points Live with senior reporter Frank Esposito, and Dow CEO Jim Fitterling also sees balancing on the horizon for polyurethanes.
Tomorrow! Join us at 2pm EDT for a Plastics News Webinar sponsored by CMS.
Ken Burleson's presentation will take a deep dive into understanding the CMS complete solution with respects to eliminating unnecessary handling, reducing footprint, increasing efficiency, and monitoring and controlling outside factors that negatively impact production.
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Tomorrow! Join us at 2pm EDT for a Plastics News Webinar sponsored by CMS.
Ken Burleson's presentation will take a deep dive into understanding the CMS complete solution with respects to eliminating unnecessary handling, reducing footprint, increasing efficiency, and monitoring and controlling outside factors that negatively impact production.
Learn more and register at:http://ow.ly/vZRB50GvlQR #PlasticsNews
Kickstart: More inclusive treats
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For Halloween this year, a big name in entertainment and retail is getting involved in the adaptive costume business. The Walt Disney Co. is selling a range of costumes featuring princesses, superheroes and Star Wars characters — Disney owns the Star Wars and Marvel entertainment brands — that.....
Blog: Plastics and Prince
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The 3D printing firm created items for displays at the music icon's Paisley Park studio complex.
Kickstart: Nostalgia is calling, with bluetooth and a toy phone
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Forget about the latest iPhone news. The phone you really should buy is a true classic that has been updated for today: the Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone. The toymaker has added bluetooth capability to the bright plastic toy for its 60th anniversary. Once you pair it to your smartphone, you can…
Breaking: ‘Grim math' for Niigon creditors likely out C$105M
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"Through a confluence of factors, Niigon was never able to achieve the required sales levels nor the critical mass necessary for a profitable operation," a trustee for the bankrupt machinery maker said.
Next week! Join us on October 26 at 2pm EDT for a Plastics News Webinar sponsored by CMS.
Ken Burleson's presentation will take a deep dive into understanding the CMS complete solution with respects to eliminating unnecessary handling, reducing footprint, increasing efficiency, and monitoring and controlling outside factors that negatively impact production.
Learn more and register at:http://ow.ly/EWrN50GtfC8 #PlasticsNews
Next week! Join us on October 26 at 2pm EDT for a Plastics News Webinar sponsored by CMS.
Ken Burleson's presentation will take a deep dive into understanding the CMS complete solution with respects to eliminating unnecessary handling, reducing footprint, increasing efficiency, and monitoring and controlling outside factors that negatively impact production.
Learn more and register at:http://ow.ly/EWrN50GtfC8 #PlasticsNews
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