PLASTICS releases statement after passing of Plastics Academy president Jay Gardiner
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released the following statement from president and CEO Tony Radoszewski in reaction to the passing of Jay Gardiner. “On behalf of the entire plastics industry, I express my deepest sympathies to the family of Jay Gardiner. Jay was a legend, both in the business and in his community. His foundational contributions to the growth of the plastics industry in the United States rightfully earned...
Global Plastics Ranking™: China, the U.S., and Germany Lead
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) recently issued its 2021 Global Trend Report. This PLASTICS’ flagship publication takes a deep dive into the U.S. plastics trade with the rest of the world during the previous year and the first six months of the current year. It also provides a snapshot of the international plastics and rubber trade. Additionally, it includes a plastics trade forecast. Moreover, starting in 2018, the...
Nucor affiliates announce two acquisitions
Nucor Corporation has announced two acquisitions today on behalf of The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ). The addition of these new recycling locations, representing a 10% growth in capacity, is consistent with Nucor’s growth strategy and demonstrates our commitment to expanding the regional recycling platforms supporting our steel mills. On September 30, Advantage Metals Recycling (AMR) completed the purchase of Grossman Iron and...
PLASTICS Report: Plastics machinery shipments slowed in the second quarter
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) just announced shipments of primary plastics machinery (injection molding and extrusion) in North America decreased for the second consecutive quarter according to the statistics compiled and reported by PLASTICS’ Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES). The preliminary estimate of shipment value from reporting companies totaled $320.9 million in Second Quarter of 2021. It decreased by 4.2%...
Miller Fabrication Solutions named to FAB 40 for the Fourth Consecutive Year
The annual list recognizes the nation’s most successful metal fabricating operations Miller Fabrication Solutions, a strategic metal fabrication partner for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across construction and forestry, transportation, engine and turbine equipment, and other heavy industries, has been named to The FABRICATOR® magazine’s 2021 FAB 40 list for the fourth year in a row. The annual FABRICATOR list identifies the...
Myers Industries acquires Trilogy Plastics
The acquisition further expands and strengthens Myers’ rotational molding platform Provides Myers’ customers access to a more complete portfolio of diverse products The transaction accelerates Horizon 1 of the Company’s long-term strategy Myers Industries, Inc. has announced that it has acquired the assets of Trilogy Plastics and financed the transaction with its revolving credit facility. Trilogy Plastics is a world-class custom...
Survey of Plastics Industry indicates broad optimism
Today, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), the only industry group with membership throughout the entire plastics supply chain, announced its Plastics Industry Annual Business Outlook. Results of the annual survey indicate a strong sense of optimism for the industry over the next 6-12 months. “While it’s essentially a snapshot in time, the result indicates a positive outlook for the plastics industry and for the entire...
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