News

Recycling

Republic Services and Blue Polymers Open Polymer Center in Indianapolis

Leaders plan a network of plastic recovery and recycling centers.

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Precision Concepts Buys Meredith-Springfield

Latest acquisition by this diversified producer of rigid packaging is a Northeast leader in technical blow molding.

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Blow Molding

Uniloy Celebrates 75th Anniversary

America’s first and oldest blow molding machine supplier marks a milestone.

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sustainability

Husky Expands Facilities and Services in India

The company says its expanded presence in India helps clients meet the country’s sustainability mandates — which require 30% recycled plastic content in packaging by 2026 and 60% by 2029.

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PTXPO

Moldmakers Honored at PTXPO 2025

Several awards were presented for individual expertise as well as individual contributions to the industry and community.

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PLASTICS Considers Impact of EU’s Response to US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

The organization plans to analyze further developments and share insights with its members and the broader U.S. plastics industry as more information becomes available.

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dies

Extrusion Veteran Scuralli Starts Sales Rep Firm

Former owner of Wayne Machine & Die to represent suppliers of extrusion systems and components.  

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Engel Opens Injection Molding Machine Manufacturing Plant in Mexico

With a capacity to produce between 180 and 200 injection molding machines per year, Engel has inaugurated its first production plant on the North American continent. This long-term project will expand in phases to offer vertical integration in manufacturing, automation and a solutions center.

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ACS Adds to Southeast Sales Team

Alex Winchester to handle sales for Cumberland and Sterling brands in Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.  

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Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline in Fourth Quarter

The Plastics Industry Association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) report shows fourth quarter shipments of primary plastics machinery are down 12.0% from the third quarter and down 17.0% compared to the same period in 2023.

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Blending & Dosing
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