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
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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
Rogan Set to Produce 500,000 Parts for Ventilators
Rogan Corporation, Northbrook, Illinois, a manufacturer of customized knobs, fasteners and hand hardware, announced that it will produce 500,000 parts to be used in the production for a couple hundred thousand ventilators. The company received two significant orders and will begin immediately, helping the all-out effort to boost production of the crucial component for COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Rogan Set to Produce 500,000 Parts for Ventilators
US States Setting Up Resource Page for Businesses that Can Donate PPE to Healthcare Workers
US States, such as Connecticut and Illinois, are setting up sites directing businesses that wish to donate PPE to healthcare workers and hospitals. These PPE supplies could include face shields, coveralls, gloves, masks and more. To find a donation location in your state, go to Google and search “donate PPE (my state).” Included here are links to some state … [Read more...] about US States Setting Up Resource Page for Businesses that Can Donate PPE to Healthcare Workers