M&A

SyBridge Completes Acquisition of Pyramid Mold and Tool

Oct 18, 2021

The deal expands the company’s footprint in the life sciences sector and its geographical reach in the eastern and western parts of North America.

Placon Buys Former Sonoco Packaging Operation in North Carolina

Oct 13, 2021

The deal will help the thermoformer meet existing capacity needs in the retail and medical markets and further expand its role in sustainable rPET packaging.

Tekni-Plex Healthcare Acquires Medical Extrusion Specialist

Oct 07, 2021

Based in Mexico, Johnson Plastic Group specializes in extrusion engineering for complex, demanding medical device applications.

Recycler Acquires Custom Blow Molder in Ontario

Oct 06, 2021

The acquisition of Exi-Plast Custom Moulding will allow EFS-plastics to directly manufacture finished products with high levels of post-consumer recycled plastic.

Beacon Manufacturing Grows Medical Molding Portfolio with Acromatic Plastics Acquisition

Oct 04, 2021

Beacon also is adding several Sumitomo Demag injection molding machines and expanding cleanroom capacity.

2021 Report on Size and Impact of Plastics Industry Predicts Continued Growth

Sep 22, 2021

The annual report from the Plastics Industry Association forecasts a 2.2% increase in plastics manufacturing shipments this year.

Pretium Packaging Picks Up Rigid Packaging Supplier Alpha

Sep 16, 2021

The companies have complementary product portfolios and share a focus on innovation, sustainability, and service to customers with small- to mid-sized production needs.

New CEO at Star Plastics

Sep 10, 2021

Donald Wiseman, who played a leadership role at PolyOne, succeeds Star Plastics founder Doug Ritchie in the corner office.

LyondellBasell CEO Patel to Head W. R. Grace

Aug 31, 2021

Patel will replace Hudson La Force in January 2022 ahead of Standard Industries’ anticipated closing of the Grace acquisition.

Strategic Growth Plans Underpin Star Plastics’ Acquisition by Akoya

Aug 25, 2021

Star Plastics will be the foundation of the private equity company’s custom engineered compounds, specialty products, and elastomers platform.

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