Press release submitted on behalf of LS Mtron. Duluth, GA - LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines has expanded its Chicago Technical Center in Wood Dale, Illinois, taking over the entire building after sharing the space since 2018. The expansion aligns with the company’s plans to expand its North American market share to 20% in 2026. LS Mtron has converted its … [Read more...] about LS Mtron IMM Expands Chicago Facility to Accelerate Midwest Customer Service
Enews January 2026
LS Mtron IMM Hires Regional Sales Manager for Canada Amid North American Growth
Press release submitted on behalf of LS Mtron. Duluth, GA - LS Mtron Injection Molding Machine announces the hiring of Firaz Sharaf as regional sales manager for Canada. Working from the Montreal area, Sharaf will be responsible for all sales activities for the entire Canadian market. Sharaf comes to LS Mtron from the Sepro Group, where he spent 10 years fostering … [Read more...] about LS Mtron IMM Hires Regional Sales Manager for Canada Amid North American Growth
Conventus Polymers Named North American Distributor for Victrex PEEK
Press release submitted on behalf of Conventus. [Parsippany, NJ] — Conventus Polymers has been selected as an authorized distributor for Victrex PEEK products for the United States (and Canada for medical grade PEEK). Victrex, the original manufacturer of PEEK (polyether ether ketone), is globally recognized for pioneering high-performance polymer solutions that deliver … [Read more...] about Conventus Polymers Named North American Distributor for Victrex PEEK
AI a Growing but Underutilized Technology in the Plastics Processing Industry: 2025 AI Adoption Survey
By Andrew Carlsgaard, benchmarking and analytics director, MAPP The results of the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Adoption Survey provide a precise and nuanced portrait of how US manufacturing leaders are deploying artificial intelligence (AI), particularly among members of the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) and the Association for Rubber Products … [Read more...] about AI a Growing but Underutilized Technology in the Plastics Processing Industry: 2025 AI Adoption Survey
Build a Productive Workplace Culture Through Trust and Engagement
By Angela Elsey, president, PCS Company In 2017, PCS Company surveyed its employees and found that only 56% were engaged in their jobs. If a company does not have engaged team members – if they’re not willing to look out for each other, if they’re not willing to be part of the solution vs. part of the problem – a company can’t expect its workforce to support customers … [Read more...] about Build a Productive Workplace Culture Through Trust and Engagement