The US Trade Representative announced March 24 the reinstatement of 352 exclusions from Section 301 tariffs. Some items included in the reinstated tariff exclusions are industrial goods such as mechanical and electrical products, vehicle components, printing circuit boards, chemicals and more. These products comprise much of the $370 billion in imports from China onto which the … [Read more...] about US Trade Representative Announces Reinstatement of US Tariff Exclusions
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Paulson Training Unveils 100% Spanish Online Molding Simulator
Paulson Training Programs, Inc., Chester, Connecticut, has introduced the Spanish version of SkillBuilder, the company’s online injection molding machine simulation learning tool. Multinational teams now can access injection molding simulation learning in Spanish to practice and apply key injection molding concepts. Having a consistent, quality training program across an … [Read more...] about Paulson Training Unveils 100% Spanish Online Molding Simulator
Compliance with California’s Minimum Recycled Content Presents Challenges
By Paula Leardini, senior analyst, plastic recycling, ICIS On January 1, 2022, California’s minimum recycled content mandate for plastic beverage containers came into effect, contributing to the growing demand for recycled resins. However, US recyclates supply is currently limited and expected to remain constrained in the short to mid-term. US availability of … [Read more...] about Compliance with California’s Minimum Recycled Content Presents Challenges
ENTEK Manufacturing Promotes Three New Vice Presidents
ENTEK, Lebanon, Oregon, recently announced the promotions of John Burke, Tim Glover and Marvin Kuenzi to vice president roles at the company. Burke started at ENTEK in 1999, and his background in manufacturing and production scheduling gave him all the tools to step into his new position as VP of manufacturing. His training in the principles of servant leadership has … [Read more...] about ENTEK Manufacturing Promotes Three New Vice Presidents
Plastic Molding Technology Announces Re-Branding Initiative
Plastic Molding Technology, LLC (PMT), El Paso, Texas, unveiled the strategic re-branding of four plastics businesses into one company during the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West expo April 12 in Anaheim, California. The new company retains the legacy name Plastic Molding Technology while bringing a set of capabilities to narrow focus: molding solutions for … [Read more...] about Plastic Molding Technology Announces Re-Branding Initiative