Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, has issued a call for assistance. Current students in the university’s plastics and rubber programs have had internship and full-time job opportunities revoked as companies across the US deal with the challenges associated with the coronavirus. Summer internships are an urgent need, and the university asks those who can provide … [Read more...] about Ferris State Asks for Help with Internship, Job Opportunities
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Injequaly Brazil Adds 800-Ton Press
Viking Plastics partner Injequaly Industria LTDA, a Brazil-based injection molding company, has added a Haitian SA 800-ton injection molding machine to its 18,500 sq. ft. manufacturing plant in São Paulo. Adding the 800-ton press brings Injequaly up to 18 presses ranging from 60 tons to 800 tons. The new addition will increase high volume production capabilities for … [Read more...] about Injequaly Brazil Adds 800-Ton Press
AMBA, MAPP and ARPM Announce Online Workshop Series for Manufacturing Young Professionals
The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) Emerging Leaders Network, alongside the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) and the Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) young professional groups, is launching a new online workshop series: Virtual Ignition - Lighting Your Path to Leadership. During these monthly workshops, the associations … [Read more...] about AMBA, MAPP and ARPM Announce Online Workshop Series for Manufacturing Young Professionals
Obituary: Plastics News Reporter Bill Breger
Plastics Business sends sincere condolences to our industry colleagues at Plastics News. Although our publications are competitive, the plastics industry is small, and Bregar will be missed by all. Bill Bregar, who spent 31 years reporting on the plastics industry, died April 5 of an apparent heart attack at age 58. Bregar was a plastics industry star, known for his extensive … [Read more...] about Obituary: Plastics News Reporter Bill Breger
Nexeo Plastics and Essentium Sign Distribution Agreement for North America
Thermoplastic resins distributor Nexeo Plastics, The Woodlands, Texas, has signed an agreement with industrial 3D printing solutions provider Essentium, Pflugerville, Texas, to distribute the company’s engineered thermoplastic polymer (ETP) 3D printing filaments in North America, providing customers a rich offering of advanced materials that address their additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about Nexeo Plastics and Essentium Sign Distribution Agreement for North America