Business

Eissmann Automotive Absorbs Minda KTSN Plastic Solutions

Apr 07, 2021

The successful takeover of plastics expert KTSN and additional expertise positions the group as a technology integrator and more effective partner for customers in the automotive industry, said the company.

New Name for Makrolon-based Sheets

Apr 07, 2021

A little over a year after buying Covestro’s polycarbonate and polyester sheets business, Exolon Group is rebranding the product.

Securities Litigation Firm Issues Shareholder Alert on Danimer Scientific

Apr 02, 2021

Block & Leviton LLP referenced a Wall Street Journal article that said that Danimer Scientific’s claims of biodegradability for its Nodax material are “exaggerated and misleading.”

GPD Completes Acquisition of Distrupol

Apr 02, 2021

A UK-based distributor of thermoplastics to Europe’s polymer processing industry, Distrupol will become part of GPD, a global holding company for value-added plastics distribution entities.

GF Piping Systems Garners Supplier Award from Intel

Mar 31, 2021

The plastic piping specialist is one of only 26 companies earning the coveted 2020 Preferred Quality Supplier Award.

Making a Business Case for Sustainable Packaging

Mar 31, 2021

How can brands justify funding sustainably beneficial packaging that may cost more?

Cascadia Custom Molding Acquired by Blue Point Capital Partners

Mar 31, 2021

The acquisition will broaden the manufacturing capabilities and expand the geographic footprint of Blue Point IV portfolio company, VRC Engineered Solutions.

EVs and ICE Vehicles Will Need to Share the Road for a Long Time

Mar 30, 2021

A total switchover to electric cars is a long way off. One of the many challenges for manufacturers is profitability, pure and simple.

Business Is Booming in China . . . Again

Mar 30, 2021

China saw 2.1% growth in 2020, an amazing accomplishment given that the economy was shut down for nearly six months. And this year, the World Bank projects 7.9% growth for the "world’s factory."

Additive Manufacturing Continues to Grow Despite Pandemic, Reports Wohlers

Mar 26, 2021

Although the rate of growth declined compared with previous years, the additive manufacturing industry expanded 7.5% last year, reaching a value of $12.8 billion.

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