Catherine Kavanaugh

Blow molding machine builders had a better year in 2024 as a stagnant post-pandemic period for processors of packaging and other products seems to be finally met with some investments again.

The year started slow and remained flat for at least six months, but injection molding machine builders noticed a bounce they hope lands them even more business in 2025 in North America.

Hanover, Pa.-based thermoformer McClarin Composites LLC and a business unit of ExxonMobil entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with an

Five more companies met standards set by the Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) to show commitments to sustainability to everyone who makes decisions

Pittsfield, Mass.-based Pittsfield Plastics Engineering LLC (PPE) will spend $1 million at its headquarters site to expand capabilities for large-part injection molding with a focus on the sanitary waste market.

Gainesville, Texas-based Petroflex North America LLC is turning scrap from its high density polyethylene conduit extrusion operation into artificial reefs for fish in Lake Conroe near Houston with partner Pond King Inc.

German vinyl window and door maker Gealan Window Systems Inc. is opening its first location in the U.S., selecting a site in Heath, Ohio, for its U.S. headquarters.

Pipe maker Colclasure Enterprises LLC received a $12 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) to help finance a pipe extrusion plant in Selma, Ala., and train the workforce.

The owner and CEO of Impact Plastics Inc. says he didn't break any law or show reckless disregard when flood waters from Hurricane Helene swept through an Erwin, Tenn., industrial park as employees fled, killing six people.

Niigata Machine Techno USA Inc. will not be selling new Niigata injection molding machines going forward but will continue with service and parts sales.