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11/12/2025

One of the world's smallest countries is set to house the world's largest graphene nanotube production facility

Luxembourg-based OCSiAl moves ahead with $300 million project to construct world's largest graphene nanotube production center.

11/12/2025

Dan Felton, President and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association, is sharing valuable insights on plastics and tariffs at the AMI Plastics World Expos North America in Cleveland. Stay tuned for more expert perspectives on the future of flexible packaging and industry challenges.

11/11/2025

Plastic resin prices are cheap from a historical perspective and Plastics Exchange CEO Michael Greenberg sees no catalyst on the horizon that will change that dynamic, he explained in an interview with PlasticsToday Editor Norbert Sparrow. Watch the full Resin Pricing Report interview on PlasticsToday: https://bit.ly/4oA9hOl

11/10/2025

Klöckner Pentaplast, a global leader in packaging and specialty films, has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a strategic financial restructuring plan. This move aims to reduce the company’s funded debt by approximately €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) and transfer ownership to select partners upon completion.

Discover the full story and what this means for the industry.

Worldwide operations will continue without interruption during the restructuring process, the company stressed.

11/10/2025

In the absence of data from the federal government because of the shutdown, private data sources are telling us that the jobs market is tightening and the unemployment rate is slightly rising, reports Paul Sturgeon in this week’s Talent Talk column https://bit.ly/484yudP

11/07/2025

The Federal Reserve’s recent quarter-point interest rate cut is promising news for the plastics industry, potentially fueling long-term growth. However, the impact may take time to materialize due to policy lag and challenges like tariffs that could offset the benefits of lower borrowing costs. According to Perc Pineda, PhD, Chief Economist at the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), this development is a positive step for manufacturing.

The sector has been affected by a prolonged slump in US manufacturing, partly driven by high borrowing costs, notes economist Perc Pineda.

11/06/2025

The 2025 WM Recycling Report has uncovered a troubling reality behind America's environmental aspirations: While three-quarters of Americans claim they recycle regularly, actual recycling rates tell a dramatically different story. Read the full story here:

WM study reveals 45-point gap between recycling intentions and actions, highlighting opportunities for engineering solutions in sustainability systems.

11/05/2025

There are many ifs, ands, or buts — not the least of which is the impact of tariffs, which have increased the cost of imported inputs and equipment — but the shift of current fiscal and monetary policies toward expansion could establish a runway for sustained and extended growth of the manufacturing sector over the long term, according to analysis from Plastics Industry Association Chief Economist Perc Pineda. https://bit.ly/43SADqw

11/04/2025

In our latest Talent Talk article, Paul Sturgeon explores how the principles of "measure twice, cut once" apply to workforce recruitment. From identifying the right skills to fostering long-term success, this piece dives into strategies that ensure you get it right the first time.

💡 Key takeaway: A thoughtful hiring process can save time, resources, and set your team up for sustainable growth.

Read the full article below.

Study shows 73% of manufacturing recruiters feel pressure to hire quickly, resulting in mistakes while the process paradoxically takes longer than before.

11/03/2025

Financial technology firm CompoSecure, led by former Honeywell International CEO David Cote, is set to acquire injection molding equipment company Husky Technologies in $5 billion deal.

Transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, according to the financial technology firm led by former Honeywell International CEO.

10/28/2025

A shooting at an injection molding facility in Tennessee has left three dead, including the shooter

Company vice president among fatalities at Tennessee-based custom injection molding facility.

10/27/2025

Recent tariff policies are beginning to affect plastic industry trade flows despite stable supply chains, with economists warning of potential price increases for consumers.

Higher tariffs imposed this spring show measurable effects on plastic materials, resins, and manufacturing equipment imports nationwide.