Blow Molding

Jan 21, 2021

ANTEC initially scheduled its 2021 conference in March to avoid a conflict with NPE2021, which has since been canceled.

Talent Talk: Is Job Hopping Good or Bad?

Jan 14, 2021

Here’s one perspective: Over a 35-year career, employees who change jobs every few years will earn, on average, 50% more than similarly skilled peers who stayed put.

Are Face Masks Keeping Us Safe, Polluting the Oceans, Projecting Our Politics, or All of the Above?

Jan 11, 2021

Responding to a shortage of melt-blown nonwovens in Europe, RadiciGroup has invested €15 million in a production line for the materials used in surgical mask filters. Meanwhile, environmental groups decry an abundance of disposable face masks...

Weekly Resin Report: Recapping a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Year in the Resin Market

Jan 06, 2021

Whipsaw pricing, traditional fourth-quarter discounts that never materialized, unexpected outages, and, above all else, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the resin market's supply-and-demand dynamics.

NPE2021 Officially Canceled

Jan 06, 2021

The Plastics Industry Association determined that it is not possible to “hold the planned event and also provide a safe environment” in Orlando in May because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Talent Talk: Smart New Year’s Resolutions for Employees

Jan 04, 2021

Recruitment expert Paul Sturgeon shares advice on how employees can best prepare for new opportunities in a new year.

Talent Talk: Smart New Year’s Resolutions for Companies Planning to Hire in 2021

Dec 28, 2020

Start by outlining your hiring needs for the first quarter or, better yet, for the year, and streamline the hiring process to attract and land top talent.

Plastics Hall of Fame Announces 10 New Members

Dec 24, 2020

The new members represent an array of disciplines and come from all across the globe.

Talent Talk: Hiring in 2021? How to Use Job-Seeker Frustration to Your Advantage

Dec 21, 2020

Understand the frustrations of job seekers and do what you can to overcome them. It will make your company stand out and immediately improve your ability to attract top talent.

Talent Talk: Looking for a New Job in 2021? Follow These Simple Steps for Success

Dec 13, 2020

Historically, job applications increase 60% from December to January, so start applying for open positions now. Being ahead of the pack can nearly double the chances of your resume getting noticed.

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