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Supply Chain Resilience Remains Critical in Post-Pandemic Era

Jun 05, 2023

Increasingly complex global supply chains, climate change, and geopolitical events will lead to more disruption. Here’s how businesses can effectively adapt to the new normal.

Peeling the Layers Back for Industry 4.0

May 30, 2023

Justin Brennan, VP of operations at Medical Products Laboratories, discusses his upcoming session at IME East and gives tips on how to be successful in the medical device industry.

Global Study Reveals Shift in Consumer Perception of Sustainable Mobility

May 30, 2023

A “sustainable vehicle” is no longer defined just by drive-train technology, but also by the CO2 footprint in production and the use of easily recyclable materials.

The Plastics Industry Is Undergoing a Global Shift

May 28, 2023

Refining capacity is forecast to increase at the highest rate since 1977, just as the global polymer market experiences its “seventh disruption.” Here’s what will separate the winners from the losers in this new technology race.

US Plastics Processing Equipment Shipments Post Slight Year-Over-Year Increase

May 25, 2023

Shipments of injection molding and extrusion equipment increased by 1.6% compared with Q1 2022.

The Future of Medtech . . . for Women

May 10, 2023

Marissa Fayer, founder and CEO of HERhealthEQ, will deliver a keynote presentation at the co-located MD&M East and Plastec East event in New York in June.

Plastics Will Maintain Dominance as Protective Packaging Material of Choice, Study Says

May 09, 2023

Plastics account for 71% of global protective packaging, a market that is forecast to grow 4% annually through 2027.

Taking the Pulse of Plastics Industry M&A Activity

May 03, 2023

Despite a challenging environment, buyers are still out there. Deals are dependent on a company’s business performance and the economic health of its end markets.

Proposal to Ban Fluoropolymers Has European Industry on Edge

Apr 27, 2023

The fact of the matter is that there are no suitable alternative materials in many growing applications.

Carmakers Roll Out New Models for 2023 New York Auto Show

Apr 11, 2023

The New York International Auto Show marked the world premiere of important new models from around the world.