Plastics News

10/29/2025

This week's issue features our 2025 mold makers ranking, index and special report. https://www.plasticsnews.com/digital-edition/oct-27-mold-makers-ranking-index-and-special-report?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761757500

10/29/2025

Plastics News' ranking of North American mold makers shows steady sales across the industry, with 16 percent reporting gains and 9 percent seeing declines. The ranking includes 141 companies with combined sales of $3.1 billion.

' ranking of North American mold makers shows steady sales across the industry, with 16 percent reporting gains and 9 percent seeing declines. The ranking includes 141 companies with combined sales of $3.1 billion.

10/29/2025

Snap shot from our industry events calendar

10/28/2025

⏰🔔 LAST CHANCE to register for Plastics News' Best Places to Work 2026. Learn more and register here: https://www.plasticsnewsbestplacestowork.com/

10/28/2025

Two employees were killed Oct. 27 in a shooting at Barku Plastics LLC in Cleveland, Tenn., police said, and a possible suspect fled the scene in a vehicle that was later located in Bradley County as investigators continue operations. https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/2-dead-shooting-barku-plastics-plant-cleveland-tenn?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761659150

10/28/2025

More than 2,700 people joined the Great Lakes Microplastics Summit on Oct. 22, where researchers and Michigan officials called for expanded testing, state policy, and long-term strategies to address microplastics in drinking water and the environment. https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/great-lakes-microplastics-summit-urges-expanded-testing-research-funding-and-policy-measures?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761592200

10/27/2025

🇨🇦 Mold makers in Canada are warning that U.S. tariffs are driving up costs and threatening the future of cross-border manufacturing. CAMM says the impact of trade policies is hurting not just businesses, but workers across North America.
🔗 https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/canadian-mold-makers-seek-better-trade-deal?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761570749

10/24/2025

Wipa said it filed for insolvency due to the weak industry environment, declining sales and increased costs. New equipment business has been lower than expected, while high inventory levels have tied up liquidity. https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/wipa-files-insolvency-recycling-crisis-claims-first-machinery-manufacturer?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761318714

10/24/2025

See the Plastics News pricing charts at https://www.plasticsnews.com/resin-prices/north-america -thermoplastics

10/23/2025

We're launching a new tradition at Plastics News — and we need your help.

Our upcoming special report will honor military veterans who are making a difference in the plastics industry. We’re looking for leaders, innovators, mentors, and companies that support veterans in meaningful ways.

💬 Nominate a standout veteran or an employer committed to veteran success by Oct. 24: https://www.plasticsnews.com/veterans

Let’s recognize those who continue to serve — in manufacturing, leadership, and their communities.

10/23/2025

Dow Inc. has restarted two polyethylene resin lines at its Freeport, Texas, site following an Oct. 6 fire, while a third line remains under evaluation. The site represents nearly half of the company's domestic polyethylene output. https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/one-pe-line-remains-offline-dow-freeport-site-following-fire?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761225676

10/22/2025

The U.S. mold making industry wants the Trump administration to put more molds and mold-related components under Washington's steel and aluminum tariffs. https://www.plasticsnews.com/public-policy/us-mold-makers-want-trump-expand-tariffs-saying-imports-undercut-domestic-producers?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761154980