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ProAmpac is acquiring TC Transcontinental Packaging for $1.51B, expanding into dairy, medical, and global markets. Big shift in packaging.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
ProAmpac is acquiring TC Transcontinental Packaging for $1.51B, expanding into dairy, medical, and global markets. Big shift in packaging.
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#Packaging #PlasticsNews #BusinessNews #Mergers #Sustainability
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North American polypropylene resin prices fell in November due to lower feedstock costs and weak demand, continuing a downward trend in a soft market. www.plasticsnews.com/resin-...
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
North American polypropylene resin prices fell in November due to lower feedstock costs and weak demand, continuing a downward trend in a soft market. www.plasticsnews.com/resin-...
This week's issue features our 2025 mold makers ranking, index and special report. www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
October 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week's issue features our 2025 mold makers ranking, index and special report. www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
Plastics News is honoring military veterans in the plastics industry. Know a standout veteran or a company supporting them? Nominate by Oct. 24.
Submit here → www.plasticsnews.com/veterans
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October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Plastics News is honoring military veterans in the plastics industry. Know a standout veteran or a company supporting them? Nominate by Oct. 24.
Submit here → www.plasticsnews.com/veterans
#VeteransInPlastics #PlasticsNews #VeteranSupport
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The U.S. mold making industry wants the Trump administration to put more molds and mold-related components under Washington's steel and aluminum tariffs. www.plasticsnews.com/public...
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The U.S. mold making industry wants the Trump administration to put more molds and mold-related components under Washington's steel and aluminum tariffs. www.plasticsnews.com/public...
Two longtime customers of American Seating Co. have formed a joint venture to acquire the struggling manufacturer of seating for mass transit. www.plasticsnews.com/news/a...
October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Two longtime customers of American Seating Co. have formed a joint venture to acquire the struggling manufacturer of seating for mass transit. www.plasticsnews.com/news/a...
Eighteen innovators join the Plastics Hall of Fame at K 2025 — the Hall’s most international class since 1972. 🌍🏆 #K2025 #PlasticsIndustry www.plasticsnews.com/news/k...
October 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Eighteen innovators join the Plastics Hall of Fame at K 2025 — the Hall’s most international class since 1972. 🌍🏆 #K2025 #PlasticsIndustry www.plasticsnews.com/news/k...
🔔 🗣️ 🇩🇪 Our first K 2025 show daily is out now! Read here or if you're in Germany, stop by our booth Hall 6/C08 bit.ly/3IPk8EA
October 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🔔 🗣️ 🇩🇪 Our first K 2025 show daily is out now! Read here or if you're in Germany, stop by our booth Hall 6/C08 bit.ly/3IPk8EA
🗣️ 💼 Plastics News' Best Places to Work is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback. Are you one of the Best Places to Work in the industry? Learn more and register. lnkd.in/gYiddmTM
October 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
🗣️ 💼 Plastics News' Best Places to Work is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback. Are you one of the Best Places to Work in the industry? Learn more and register. lnkd.in/gYiddmTM
The Society of Plastics Engineers is merging into the Plastics Industry Association as a new division, combining advocacy and technical expertise to form a stronger unified voice for the plastics sector. 👉 www.plasticsnews.com/news/s...
October 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Society of Plastics Engineers is merging into the Plastics Industry Association as a new division, combining advocacy and technical expertise to form a stronger unified voice for the plastics sector. 👉 www.plasticsnews.com/news/s...
Berkshire also owns Lubrizol Corp., a Wickliffe, Ohio-based supplier of thermoplastic polyurethanes, lubricants, and other specialty materials and chemicals.
October 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Berkshire also owns Lubrizol Corp., a Wickliffe, Ohio-based supplier of thermoplastic polyurethanes, lubricants, and other specialty materials and chemicals.
APR just pulled recyclability certification for Inhance’s fluorinated bottles, citing PFAS concerns and new rules. Quiet move, big implications. ♻️📦 www.plasticsnews.com/news/p...
October 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
APR just pulled recyclability certification for Inhance’s fluorinated bottles, citing PFAS concerns and new rules. Quiet move, big implications. ♻️📦 www.plasticsnews.com/news/p...
Following a strategic shift from hotel amenities to health care packaging, Currier Plastics has been acquired by private equity firm Sheridan Capital Partners. www.plasticsnews.com/news/c...
September 30, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Following a strategic shift from hotel amenities to health care packaging, Currier Plastics has been acquired by private equity firm Sheridan Capital Partners. www.plasticsnews.com/news/c...
Introducing Plastics News’ third-annual Notable Leaders in Sustainability.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Introducing Plastics News’ third-annual Notable Leaders in Sustainability.
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This week's issue is out now! Read more: www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
September 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This week's issue is out now! Read more: www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
Interactive: Plastics News Film & Sheet Ranking www.plasticsnews.com/all-th...
September 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Interactive: Plastics News Film & Sheet Ranking www.plasticsnews.com/all-th...
📊 This week in plastics:
– 2025 Film & Sheet Rankings now live
– Japan warns U.S. tariffs hit molding machines
🔗 Read more: www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
– 2025 Film & Sheet Rankings now live
– Japan warns U.S. tariffs hit molding machines
🔗 Read more: www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
September 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
📊 This week in plastics:
– 2025 Film & Sheet Rankings now live
– Japan warns U.S. tariffs hit molding machines
🔗 Read more: www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
– 2025 Film & Sheet Rankings now live
– Japan warns U.S. tariffs hit molding machines
🔗 Read more: www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
The Trump administration told the Supreme Court that overturning its Liberation Day tariffs would harm national security and cost the U.S. $4 trillion, as plaintiffs argue the tariffs exceed presidential authority under federal law. www.plasticsnews.com/public...
September 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Trump administration told the Supreme Court that overturning its Liberation Day tariffs would harm national security and cost the U.S. $4 trillion, as plaintiffs argue the tariffs exceed presidential authority under federal law. www.plasticsnews.com/public...
The Japan Plastics Machinery Association urged the Plastics Industry Association to oppose new U.S. steel tariffs that include molding machines and robots, warning the duties could raise costs, slow innovation and threaten jobs in both countries. www.plasticsnews.com/news/j...
September 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Japan Plastics Machinery Association urged the Plastics Industry Association to oppose new U.S. steel tariffs that include molding machines and robots, warning the duties could raise costs, slow innovation and threaten jobs in both countries. www.plasticsnews.com/news/j...
The latest $10 million loan is the third that green investing firm Closed Loop Partners has provided to the company over the years. www.plasticsnews.com/news/r...
September 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The latest $10 million loan is the third that green investing firm Closed Loop Partners has provided to the company over the years. www.plasticsnews.com/news/r...
The Plastics Industry Association says 2024 was strong — but 2025 could bring a pullback.
📉 Shipments may dip 0.5%
👷♂️ Jobs may fall 1.1%
⚠️ Trade and tariff uncertainty loom
Full story on what's driving concern. www.plasticsnews.com/news/a...
📉 Shipments may dip 0.5%
👷♂️ Jobs may fall 1.1%
⚠️ Trade and tariff uncertainty loom
Full story on what's driving concern. www.plasticsnews.com/news/a...
September 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Plastics Industry Association says 2024 was strong — but 2025 could bring a pullback.
📉 Shipments may dip 0.5%
👷♂️ Jobs may fall 1.1%
⚠️ Trade and tariff uncertainty loom
Full story on what's driving concern. www.plasticsnews.com/news/a...
📉 Shipments may dip 0.5%
👷♂️ Jobs may fall 1.1%
⚠️ Trade and tariff uncertainty loom
Full story on what's driving concern. www.plasticsnews.com/news/a...
🗣️ 💼 Plastics News' Best Places to Work is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback. Are you one of the Best Places to Work in the industry?
www.plasticsnewsbestplacest...
www.plasticsnewsbestplacest...
September 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🗣️ 💼 Plastics News' Best Places to Work is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback. Are you one of the Best Places to Work in the industry?
www.plasticsnewsbestplacest...
www.plasticsnewsbestplacest...
Stay informed of our coverage of deals inside the plastics industry. Merger and acquisition deals are indexed with links for more in-depth information. www.plasticsnews.com/merger...
September 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Stay informed of our coverage of deals inside the plastics industry. Merger and acquisition deals are indexed with links for more in-depth information. www.plasticsnews.com/merger...
This week in Plastics News:
— Patricia Miller exits M4 Factory after reshaping it
— Styropek pays $2.6M over pellet pollution
— Tariffs rattle plastics industry
www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
— Patricia Miller exits M4 Factory after reshaping it
— Styropek pays $2.6M over pellet pollution
— Tariffs rattle plastics industry
www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
September 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This week in Plastics News:
— Patricia Miller exits M4 Factory after reshaping it
— Styropek pays $2.6M over pellet pollution
— Tariffs rattle plastics industry
www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
— Patricia Miller exits M4 Factory after reshaping it
— Styropek pays $2.6M over pellet pollution
— Tariffs rattle plastics industry
www.plasticsnews.com/digita...
Polypropylene supply is bouncing back, but will the calm last? Senior Reporter Frank Esposito breaks down what’s driving the market in this week’s Material Insights. Watch now. www.plasticsnews.com/video/...
September 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Polypropylene supply is bouncing back, but will the calm last? Senior Reporter Frank Esposito breaks down what’s driving the market in this week’s Material Insights. Watch now. www.plasticsnews.com/video/...