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Breaking News in Flexible Packaging September 2023

Sep 28, 2023

Unpacking PFAS Food Packaging Regulations in the US

Sep 28, 2023

Motan Highlights Medical-Grade Material Loaders at Fakuma

Sep 28, 2023

New Injection Molding Sensors Mend Process Deviations

Sep 28, 2023

Polyurethane Innovation Award Winner: Molded PU/Wood Pallet

Sep 27, 2023

PolyQuest Acquires Baker Transportation

Sep 27, 2023

New Frontiers in Micromolding

Sep 27, 2023

The Challenges of 3D Printing in a Regulated Industry

Sep 27, 2023

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Injection Molding Design: The 10 Keys to Success

The 10 parameters that design engineers must keep front of mind when designing parts are predicated on one simple method for ensuring perfect molded parts — partnering with your molder.

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COVID Has a Silver Lining — Near-Shoring in the Medtech Space

Sep 26, 2023

The trend began before the pandemic, but it has now accelerated and is poised to reshape manufacturing for the next decade, according to...

Debunking Myths About US Manufacturing

Sep 26, 2023

Here are five myths about the decline in US manufacturing that are soundly busted.

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Plastics Industry Trends in 2023: Rocky Start May End in Soft Landing

Sep 25, 2023

The plastics industry is showing resilience navigating pockets of opportunity in a challenging global economic...

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Talent Talk: Do College Degrees Still Matter?

Sep 25, 2023

There’s chatter in some circles downplaying college degrees as a job requirement, but in the plastics manufacturing space, at least, that’s just idle talk.

Plastics Industry Wants World to Know Recycling Is Real

Sep 14, 2023

The Plastics Industry Association is bankrolling a $1 million advocacy campaign to challenge “false narratives.”

Covestro Reconsiders, Begins Talks with ADNOC on $12 Billion Takeover

Sep 09, 2023

The offer was initially rebuffed by Covestro, until two major investors urged the board to enter formal talks with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC).

US Plastics Industry Slowdown Has Hit Bottom, Says Pineda

Sep 08, 2023

The chief economist of the Plastics Industry Association projects a return to growth in 2024.

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US Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline Almost 20% Year-on-Year

Aug 17, 2023

Single-screw extruders are a rare bright spot in survey, with shipments surging just over 40%.

Europe’s Plastics Industry in a Sour Mood

Aug 08, 2023

A new survey from Plastics Information Europe shows no improvement in business performance in the first half of 2023, with less...

Talent Talk: Eye-Popping Data You Probably Didn’t See

Jul 09, 2023

I’ve rarely come across under-reported news that had me wanting to scream, “Stop the presses.” Until now.

Cross-Border M&A Activity on the Rise

Jul 05, 2023

Cross-border M&A can create tremendous opportunities for buyers to strengthen and grow their businesses, but it presents a unique set of challenges.

Nearshoring to Mexico: Benefits, Challenges

Jul 04, 2023

Many in US medtech are looking to start or expand manufacturing in Mexico, but what needs to be considered before taking the leap?

Net-Zero Vehicle Emissions Reachable by 2050, Says BNEF Report

Jul 04, 2023

A stronger push is still needed with heavy trucks, in particular, which are lagging behind in the race to net zero.

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