Myers Industries expands production with acquisition of Rotational Molding facility in Georgia
Myers Industries, Inc., has announced that it is increasing its production capacities through the acquisition of the Decatur-based rotational molding manufacturing assets of Step2 Co, LLC for an undisclosed sum. This investment comes as Myers continues to expand its rotational molding capabilities across the United States. Myers’ Material Handling Segment utilizes rotational molding to provide high-quality, durable products to a broad...
Essentra Tapes appoints new North American sales manager
Global easy-open and close tapes manufacturer Essentra Tapes has announced the appointment of a new sales manager, Mitch Larkin. Larkin, based in Colorado, USA, will be a key member of the team responsible for sales growth strategies for North America. The appointment comes as the Essentra Tapes business continues to expand on a global scale, with its tape solutions used in diverse sectors including paper and board, flexible...
Wildeck welcomes Shannon Grall as VP of Human resources
Wildeck, Inc, the largest U.S. manufacturer of industrial steel work platforms, material lifts, access solutions, and safety guarding products, has been continually growing its business and workforce. Wildeck is committed to providing an excellent environment for new and existing employees and making the onboarding process as smooth as possible. To fulfill this need, Wildeck is thrilled to welcome Shannon Grall as the new Vice...
Wildeck hires Chris Horn as VP of Engineering
Wildeck, Inc, one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of industrial steel work platforms and safety guarding products, has been continually growing its business and workforce. Wildeck is committed to ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet the current and future needs of the company. To fulfill this need, Wildeck is thrilled to welcome Chris Horn as the new Vice President of...
Nucor reports results for the first quarter of 2022
Nucor Corporation today announced consolidated net earnings of $2.10 billion, or $7.67 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022, making it the most profitable first quarter in the Company’s history. By comparison, Nucor reported consolidated net earnings of $2.25 billion, or $7.97 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2021 and $942.4 million, or $3.10 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2021....
Young Plastics professionals take Earth Day action on the environment
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts, has announced the formation of a Community Impact Task Group by its Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Committee. FLiP is dedicated to fostering association involvement and professional development among plastics professionals under the age of 40. The mission of the Community Impact Task Group is to foster collaboration among PLASTICS member...
Diversified Plastics Inc. introduces a new rotational molding oven
Diversified Plastic, Inc., an international rotational molder based out of Latta, South Carolina, introduces a new rotational molding oven to their facility in Social Circle, GA. The implementation of the new rotational molding oven, will assist in the overall increase of productivity and allow DPI to produce larger quantities of plastic products. DPI currently has 25 plastic product lines that vary from material handling carts to...