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More than Two-Thirds of Manufacturers Plan to Expand US Operations, Survey Says

Feb 07, 2023

Also worth noting: 26% of companies polled intend to expand in China in 2023.

Europe’s Plastics Industry: The Good News Is that It Probably Won’t Get Any Worse

Feb 05, 2023

In the most recent survey from Plastics Information Europe, almost a quarter of respondents said they expect to start rebounding from a dismal 2022 in the second half of this year.

Why You Should Adopt a Digital Twin

Feb 01, 2023

As with any newer technology entering a mature industry, deployment can be challenging, but the benefits can be substantial.

EV Index Measures US Progress vis-à-vis ICEs and Roadblocks to Adoption

Jan 31, 2023

New analytical tool from J.D. Power takes a deep monthly dive into the performance of the EV marketplace in relation to gas-powered vehicles.

BMW Concept Car Comes in 32 Colors, at Once

Jan 30, 2023

BMW development partner E Ink has delivered an ePaper capable of generating 32 different colors over 240 separate body segments.

Talent Talk: A Whole New Vocabulary for Hiring Personnel

Jan 30, 2023

All those new words and phrases boil down to one thing: There isn’t enough skilled labor to satisfy the needs of plastics processors.

Chemically Recycled Plastics Hitch a Ride in Auto Applications

Jan 27, 2023

Business intel firm IDTechEx explores markets where chemically recycled plastics have a growing foothold.

Plastics Industry: Five Factors to Watch in 2023

Jan 26, 2023

While there are looming concerns for the plastics industry, a stable end market may usher in a strong year for well-positioned companies.

Global Bio-based Polyolefin Market Projected to Grow by Factor of 20+ over Next 10 Years

Jan 23, 2023

EU packaging waste directive may inhibit growth of bio-based polyolefin market in Europe.

Plastics Processing Operations Salary Survey

Jan 23, 2023

Depending on the region and seniority, some operations/manufacturing managers commanded a salary of more than $100 an hour in 2022.

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