The European plastics industry is tackling challenges on multiple fronts. In packaging, by far its biggest market, it has become a victim of its own success, particularly as the ideal material for single-use applications and people on the move. In building and construction, some infrastructure projects may be put on hold as governments divert some funds away from infrastructure … [Read more...] about European Plastics Industry Braces for Increased Instability, Higher Prices and Lower Growth
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Metro Plastics Technologies Acquired by Newbury Franklin
Generational Capital Markets, Member FINRA/SIPC, and a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Metro Plastics Technologies, LLC, Noblesville, Indiana, to Newbury Franklin Industrials, Buffalo, New York. The acquisition closed April 28, 2022. Metro Plastics Technologies (MPT) is a custom plastic … [Read more...] about Metro Plastics Technologies Acquired by Newbury Franklin
Kassow Robots Makes Automate Debut, Showcasing the KR Series of 7-Axis Cobots
Kassow Robots, Copenhagen/Kastrup, Denmark, a developer of 7-axis cobot solutions for machine tending, material handling and related applications will have an exhibit at Automate (www.automateshow.com) for the first time. Held June 6 – 9, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan, Automate is the largest solutions-based showcase of automation, robotics, vision, motion control and more in … [Read more...] about Kassow Robots Makes Automate Debut, Showcasing the KR Series of 7-Axis Cobots
MAPP 2022 Safety Award Winners Announced
The Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP), Indianapolis, Indiana, announced the 2022 Safety Award Winners, who were honored during the virtual 2022 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Summit on April 27-28. The prestigious Safety Awards Program consists of two awards, The Safety Achievement Award and the Safety Best Practice Award. The Safety … [Read more...] about MAPP 2022 Safety Award Winners Announced
Harbour Results Study: Tooling Industry Increases Utilization, Revenue in 2021
Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI), a leading manufacturing industry consulting and benchmarking company based in Southfield, Michigan, recently released the results of the Q1 2022 Harbour IQ Manufacturing Pulse Study. The analysis indicates that the tooling industry rebounded in 2021 with companies on average seeing year-over-year revenue growth of 10. Additionally, both mold and die … [Read more...] about Harbour Results Study: Tooling Industry Increases Utilization, Revenue in 2021