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Want to see where the action is in plastics? The newsiest developments of November vary from a 3M tragedy to Site Zero’s landmark startup.

byRick Lingle
Dec 4, 2023
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With an Eye on Net-zero, Chemical Industry Launches CEO-led Global Impact CoalitionWith an Eye on Net-zero, Chemical Industry Launches CEO-led Global Impact Coalition
byRobert Grace
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Renewable PC Delivers the Spark in EV ChargersRenewable PC Delivers the Spark in EV Chargers
byStephen Moore
Nov 28, 2023
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Talent Talk: Is Labor Hoarding Over?Talent Talk: Is Labor Hoarding Over?
byPaul Sturgeon
Nov 27, 2023
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The value of quality and consistency in changing timesThe value of quality and consistency in changing times
Nov 21, 2023
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Plastics Industry Trends in 2023: Rocky Start May End in Soft Landing
Plastics Industry Trends in 2023: Rocky Start May End in Soft Landing
Sep 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMichael Benson and David Evatz
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Industry Trends
Debunking Myths About US Manufacturing
Debunking Myths About US Manufacturing
Sep 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
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Plastics Industry Wants World to Know Recycling Is Real
Plastics Industry Wants World to Know Recycling Is Real
Sep 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byGeoff Giordano
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Industry Trends
US Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline Almost 20% Year-on-Year
US Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline Almost 20% Year-on-Year
Aug 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPosted by Staff
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Industry Trends
Europe’s Plastics Industry in a Sour Mood
Europe’s Plastics Industry in a Sour Mood
Aug 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Building & Construction
Talent Talk: Eye-Popping Data You Probably Didn’t See
Talent Talk: Eye-Popping Data You Probably Didn’t See
Jul 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaul Sturgeon
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Automotive & Mobility
Net-Zero Vehicle Emissions Reachable by 2050, Says BNEF Report
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Jul 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
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byLisette Hilton, Reporter and President
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Automotive & Mobility
Quality Takes Back Seat to Innovation, Says J.D. Power Automotive Report
Quality Takes Back Seat to Innovation, Says J.D. Power Automotive Report
Jun 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPosted by Staff
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Manufacturers Lean into Automation, AI to Fill Skilled Worker Gap, Survey Says
Manufacturers Lean into Automation, AI to Fill Skilled Worker Gap, Survey Says
Jun 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byGeoff Giordano
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Medical
7 Medtech Trends That You Need to Know About
7 Medtech Trends That You Need to Know About
Jun 15, 2023
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7 Slides
byOmar Ford
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Automotive & Mobility
Have No Car, Will Travel: Gen Z Consumers Upend Mobility Market
Have No Car, Will Travel: Gen Z Consumers Upend Mobility Market
Jun 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
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Supply Chain Resilience Remains Critical in Post-Pandemic Era
Supply Chain Resilience Remains Critical in Post-Pandemic Era
Jun 5, 2023
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byPosted by Staff
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Global Study Reveals Shift in Consumer Perception of Sustainable Mobility
Global Study Reveals Shift in Consumer Perception of Sustainable Mobility
May 30, 2023
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byStephen Moore
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The Plastics Industry Is Undergoing a Global Shift
The Plastics Industry Is Undergoing a Global Shift
May 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
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US Plastics Processing Equipment Shipments Post Slight Year-Over-Year Increase
US Plastics Processing Equipment Shipments Post Slight Year-Over-Year Increase
May 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPosted by Staff
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Medical
Peeling the Layers Back for Industry 4.0
Peeling the Layers Back for Industry 4.0
May 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byKatie Pfaff
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Medical
The Future of Medtech . . . for Women
The Future of Medtech . . . for Women
May 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Automotive & Mobility
Automotive Plastics Will Be $43 Billion Market by 2030
Automotive Plastics Will Be $43 Billion Market by 2030
Apr 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
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Automotive & Mobility
Carmakers Roll Out New Models for 2023 New York Auto Show
Carmakers Roll Out New Models for 2023 New York Auto Show
Apr 5, 2023
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byDan Carney
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Automotive & Mobility
Recycled Materials for Mobility Market Valued at $3.9 billion by 2027
Recycled Materials for Mobility Market Valued at $3.9 billion by 2027
Apr 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPosted by Staff
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Reshoring and FDI Jobs Increase a Record 53% at the End of 2022
Reshoring and FDI Jobs Increase a Record 53% at the End of 2022
Apr 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
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Workforce & Training
Talent Talk: Why Your Resume Needs to Show Career Diversification
Talent Talk: Why Your Resume Needs to Show Career Diversification
Mar 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaul Sturgeon
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Medical
Robots, They’re (Almost) Just Like Us
Robots, They’re (Almost) Just Like Us
Mar 23, 2023
byNorbert Sparrow
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Medical
Q&A: At Exothermic, Injection Molding Plays Well with 3D Printing 51744
Q&A: At Exothermic, Injection Molding Plays Well with 3D Printing
Mar 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Medical
Growth Expected Despite Challenges in Contract Manufacturing
Growth Expected Despite Challenges in Contract Manufacturing
Mar 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLisette Hilton, Reporter and President
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Injection Molding
Wittmann Projects 10% Sales Increase in 2023
Wittmann Projects 10% Sales Increase in 2023
Mar 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byGeoff Giordano
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Workforce & Training
Talent Talk: Performance Bonuses Becoming More Popular in Plastics Industry
Talent Talk: Performance Bonuses Becoming More Popular in Plastics Industry
Mar 13, 2023
byPaul Sturgeon
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Injection Molding
Mold Builders Face Diverse Set of Challenges in 2023
Mold Builders Face Diverse Set of Challenges in 2023
Mar 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byGeoff Giordano

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