According to a market research study by Fact.MR, a research firm in Dublin, Ireland, the broader trends affecting the packaging industry also are influencing the dynamics in the blow molded containers market. Global demand for blow molded containers is likely to reach nearly 33,000 kilotons by the end of 2018, equaling a market value of more than $185 billion. A wide range … [Read more...] about Study Released on Blow Molded Containers
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Paulson Training Names Karen Paulson as President
Karen Paulson has been named as the new president of Paulson Training, Chester, Connecticut, and will succeed the outgoing president, Craig Paulson. Her new post makes her the first female president of the 40-year-old plastics training company, which was founded by her father, Donald C. Paulson. After graduating from Quinnipiac College with a double major in math and … [Read more...] about Paulson Training Names Karen Paulson as President
Report: Plastics Industry M&A Activity Solid in 1H 2018
Stout’s Investment Banking group, Chicago, Illinois, has released its Plastics and Packaging update for 1H 2018. Medical plastics and plastic packaging M&A activity led the charge during the first half of 2018, increasing 28% and 11%, respectively, year over year (YOY). Other bright spots included an increase in tool and die, thermoforming and machinery transactions, … [Read more...] about Report: Plastics Industry M&A Activity Solid in 1H 2018
Chem-Trend Releases Thermoplastics Purging Compound Product
Chem-Trend, based in Howell, Michigan, has released Chem-Trend Ultra Purge™ C6090, a new thermoplastics purging compound product. Primarily used in the manufacturing process of automotive headlamp and rear-lamp lenses, this product offers customers a single purging agent that minimizes quality issues and creates a more consistent, simple and efficient process. This flexible … [Read more...] about Chem-Trend Releases Thermoplastics Purging Compound Product
Nicolet Plastics Acquires CNR Group
TruVenture Composites LLC, parent company of Nicolet Plastics LLC, Mountain, Wisconsin, has announced that Nicolet Plastics has completed the acquisition of CNR Group, LLC, which is located in Jackson, Wisconsin. CNR Group provides an extension to the capabilities of Nicolet Plastics by focusing on smaller-tonnage injection molding and now will operate as CNR Plastics … [Read more...] about Nicolet Plastics Acquires CNR Group