Plastics Industry Association congratulates Lee Zeldin on confirmation to lead the Environmental Protection Agency
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released the following statement congratulating Lee Zeldin on his confirmation to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and expressing eagerness to work with Mr. Zeldin: “PLASTICS extends our sincere congratulations to Lee Zeldin on his confirmation to serve as Administrator of the EPA,” said PLASTICS President and CEO Matt Seaholm. “As a representative in Congress, Mr. Zeldin balanced...
Operation clean sweep announced OCS Logistics Verification Program
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have announced the launch of Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) Logistics Verification, a facility-level inspection program designed exclusively for OCS Logistics members. Building upon the success of OCS Blue Verification, the program has been expanded with the goal of applying a rigorous model to prevent resin loss to the critical ‘middle’ of...
Motion to purchase industrial distributor in Hawaii
Strengthens service in Pacific market Motion Industries, Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the net operating assets of Maguire Bearing Company, Ltd., an industrial distributor based in Hawaii. The transaction is expected to close at the end of February 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Maguire Bearing has served the Hawaii and surrounding Pacific Rim market since 1955, when it was founded by William...
Sunstate Equipment announces CEO transition
Sunstate Equipment’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Norty Turner as president & CEO beginning February 10, 2025. Turner succeeds Chris Watts, who will retire as president & CEO effective March 28, 2025. “Chris is an inspiring, values-driven leader with an extraordinary passion for our people and commitment to our company,” said Marcel Langlois, senior Board Member. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to...
Norwalt moves into a larger facility in Tampa to expand capacity
New 28,000-square-foot building will focus on machine and system integration activities for various sectors. Norwalt Automation Group has moved to a new, more expansive production facility in Tampa, FL. A sign of the Randolph, New Jersey-based company’s rapid growth, the initiative comes less than two years after Norwalt’s original Tampa facility commenced operations in mid-2023. The new facility will provide 28,000 square feet...
Cyngn signs contract to deploy DriveMod Tugger at a packaged goods company
Cyngn Inc. has announced that it will be deploying its DriveMod Tugger at a major Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) distribution company. This deployment reaffirms Cyngn’s expanding presence across manufacturing and distribution, highlighting the versatility of its Enterprise Autonomy Suite (“EAS”). This news comes just after Cyngn’s recent contract with a separate company in the automotive manufacturing space. The CPG distribution...
Felling Trailers to host online auction of custom Team Warrior trailer
Felling Trailers will be hosting an online auction of custom Team Warrior FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to honor a special Felling Trailers team member, Kevin “Op” Athmann who passed in May of 2024. The auction will benefit the Athmann family of Albany, MN, wife Sarah, and their children Kylie and Peyton. Felling Trailers has manufactured and painted a custom Sublime Green trailer with the Team Warrior emblem. The online...