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Plastics Barely Get a Mention at Confirmation Hearing of Trump’s Pick to Lead EPA Plastics Barely Get a Mention at Confirmation Hearing of Trump’s Pick to Lead EPA

Only one senator asked nominee Lee Zeldin any questions at all about plastics, and they involved the usual nonsense.

Jan 25, 2025

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Coperion K-Tron to Shutter Kansas Facility Coperion K-Tron to Shutter Kansas Facility

byNorbert Sparrow

Jan 24, 2025

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Lee Zeldin at Senate confirmation hearings

Legislation & Regulations

Trade Organizations Ready to Work With Trump Administration Trade Organizations Ready to Work With Trump Administration

Jan 23, 2025

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Arterex Broadens Medtech Supplier Network Arterex Broadens Medtech Supplier Network

byNorbert Sparrow

Jan 23, 2025

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Aptyx Expands Footprint With Acquisition of Medical Murray Facility Aptyx Expands Footprint With Acquisition of Medical Murray Facility

Jan 22, 2025

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From October 8–15, 2025, K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, will serve as the center of the plastics and rubber industry.

Exhibitor Database for K 2025 Now Online Exhibitor Database for K 2025 Now Online

Jan 21, 2025

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Legislation & Regulations

The Impact of Tax Policy & Legislative Action on the Manufacturing Sector

The Impact of Tax Policy & Legislative Action on the Manufacturing Sector

byBob Kronemyer

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Injection Molding

Nissei Completes $13 Million Expansion at US Facility

Nissei Completes $13 Million Expansion at US Facility

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Workforce & Training

Talent Talk: US Manufacturing Is Turning the Corner

Talent Talk: US Manufacturing Is Turning the Corner

byPaul Sturgeon

Netstal executives

Netstal Expands in Mexico with New Subsidiary, Strengthening Local Sales and Service

Netstal Expands in Mexico with New Subsidiary, Strengthening Local Sales and Service

Ueli Thuerig

MAAG Acquires Carter Day’s Centrifugal Pellet Dryer Technology

MAAG acquires Carter Day’s centrifugal pellet dryer technology

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BD Makes Firm Commitment to Made-in-USA Medtech Manufacturing

BD Makes Firm Commitment to Made-in-USA Medtech Manufacturing

byNorbert Sparrow

The Intel booth at CES showed the company's vision for software-defined vehicles.

Automotive & Mobility

Intel Adaptive Control Unit Provides Gains in EV Range and Cost

Intel Adaptive Control Unit Provides Gains in EV Range and Cost

Freudenberg Medical executives Michael McGee and Mark Ostwald shake hands

Freudenberg Medical’s C Suite Plays Musical Chairs

Freudenberg Medical’s C Suite Plays Musical Chairs

byNorbert Sparrow

AIM and PennWest officials sign agreement

Workforce & Training

AIM and PennWest Partner to Launch Plastics Injection Molding Degree Program

AIM and PennWest Partner to Launch Plastics Injection Molding Degree Program

Workforce & Training

SPE, Routsis Training Collaborate to Support Plastics Workforce Development

SPE Announces Strategic Collaboration with Routsis Training

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Automotive & Mobility

‘Microplastics’ Emissions From Car Tires Under Scrutiny

‘Microplastics’ Emissions From Car Tires Under Scrutiny

byStephen Moore

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'Virtual Factory' Enhances Robustness and Time To Market of Medical Devices

'Virtual Factory' Enhances Robustness and Time To Market of Medical Devices

byBob Kronemyer

Extrusion: Pipe & Profile

Pexco Expands Midwest Presence with Acquisition of Wisconsin Plastic Products

Pexco Expands Midwest Presence with Acquisition of Wisconsin Plastic Products

Geon Makes Play for Medical Market with Foster Corp. Buy

Geon Makes Play for Medical Market with Foster Corp. Buy

Phillips Medisize Boosts Medical Inhaler Portfolio With Vectura Acquisition

Phillips Medisize Boosts Medical Inhaler Portfolio With Vectura Acquisition

byNorbert Sparrow

Extrusion: Pipe & Profile

Extruder Intek Plastics Adds Injection Molding Capabilities with Five Star Plastics Acquisition

Extruder Intek Plastics Adds Injection Molding Capabilities with Five Star Plastics Acquisition

byNorbert Sparrow

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Workforce & Training

Talent Talk: Why I’m Optimistic About US Manufacturing in 2025

Talent Talk: Why I’m Optimistic About US Manufacturing in 2025

byPaul Sturgeon

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Industry Trends

The Known Unknowns Confronting the Plastics Industry in 2025

The Known Unknowns Confronting the Plastics Industry in 2025

byNorbert Sparrow

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What Does 2025 Hold for Medical Device Manufacturers?

What Does 2025 Hold for Medical Device Manufacturers?

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Momentous Year Ahead for 3D Printing

Momentous Year Ahead for 3D Printing

bySarah Goehrke

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Trump Tariffs Could Take Toll on Recycled Plastics Ecosystem

Trump Tariffs Could Take Toll on Recycled Plastics Ecosystem

byGeoff Giordano

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Automotive & Mobility

Bumpy Road Ahead for Automotive Sector

Bumpy Road Ahead for Automotive Sector

byStephen Moore

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Injection Molding

Absolute Haitian to Sell, Service Niigata Machinery in US and Canada

Absolute Haitian to Sell, Service Niigata Machinery in US and Canada

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Workforce & Training

Plaskolite Investment to Create 38 Jobs in Ohio

Plaskolite Investment to Create 38 Jobs in Ohio

byGeoff Giordano

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Workforce & Training

Talent Talk: Reflections on a Horrible, No-good, Very Bad Year

Talent Talk: Reflections on a Horrible, No-good, Very Bad Year

byPaul Sturgeon

Sonoco Sells Thermoformed Packaging Business to Toppan for $1.8 Billion

Sonoco Sells Thermoformed Packaging Business to Toppan for $1.8 Billion

byNorbert Sparrow

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California Senator Drafts Bill Requiring Tethered Caps for Plastic Bottles

California Senator Drafts Bill Requiring Tethered Caps for Plastic Bottles

byGeoff Giordano

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Medical Plastics Under the Microscope at SPE/MPD MiniTec

Medical Plastics Under the Microscope at SPE/MPD MiniTec

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Plastic Packaging Must-Reads of 2024

Plastic Packaging Must-Reads of 2024

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