In response to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 across the US and the globe, the MAPP (Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors), AMBA (American Mold Builders Association) and ARPM (Association of Rubber Products Manufacturers) leadership teams worked to generate resources for members. Working across the associations, 88 resources were compiled into a more than 300-page … [Read more...] about MAPP Releases COVID-19 Policies Report and Launches Resources Hub
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ARI Takes Steps to Support Customers Through COVID-19 Pandemic
Absolute Robot (ARI), Worcester, Massachusetts, launched two initiatives to support productivity and profitability during the COVID-19 crisis. ARI implemented a Buyer Protection Program. For injection molders who provide a purchase order, ARI is deferring payment and reserving in inventory their robot for 60 days. At 60 days, when the customer has a better idea of future … [Read more...] about ARI Takes Steps to Support Customers Through COVID-19 Pandemic
Over 250 Exhibitors Sign Up for Expanded Plastics Expos in Cleveland, Ohio
Global conference manager AMI has announced that more than 250 companies have already booked booths for four exhibitions focused on plastics recycling, extrusion, compounding and testing, which will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 4-5, 2020. The Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo and Plastics Extrusion World Expo made their highly successful … [Read more...] about Over 250 Exhibitors Sign Up for Expanded Plastics Expos in Cleveland, Ohio
Primex Divisions Join the COVID-19 Fight
Richmond, Indiana-based Primex Plastics Corporation, a producer of custom extruded plastic sheet and roll products, has aggressively joined the fight against the COVID-19 virus by engaging its three divisions in producing vital materials for first responders and medical professionals. The company was able to quickly gear up in several ways after President Mike Cramer “made it … [Read more...] about Primex Divisions Join the COVID-19 Fight
SPE Announces ANTEC® 2020 Virtual Edition to Replace San Antonio Conference
SPE president Dr. Brian Landes and CEO Patrick Farrey have announced that while the organization was optimistic that SPE's annual ANTEC® conference could proceed as planned, the escalating concerns about COVID-19 and how it could affect our attendees' health and well-being made doing so impossible. SPE will not be holding ANTEC® in San Antonio this year but the organization … [Read more...] about SPE Announces ANTEC® 2020 Virtual Edition to Replace San Antonio Conference