Karen Paulson has been named as the new president of Paulson Training, Chester, Connecticut, and will succeed the outgoing president, Craig Paulson. Her new post makes her the first female president of the 40-year-old plastics training company, which was founded by her father, Donald C. Paulson. After graduating from Quinnipiac College with a double major in math and … [Read more...] about Paulson Training Names Karen Paulson as President
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Report: Plastics Industry M&A Activity Solid in 1H 2018
Stout’s Investment Banking group, Chicago, Illinois, has released its Plastics and Packaging update for 1H 2018. Medical plastics and plastic packaging M&A activity led the charge during the first half of 2018, increasing 28% and 11%, respectively, year over year (YOY). Other bright spots included an increase in tool and die, thermoforming and machinery transactions, … [Read more...] about Report: Plastics Industry M&A Activity Solid in 1H 2018
Chem-Trend Releases Thermoplastics Purging Compound Product
Chem-Trend, based in Howell, Michigan, has released Chem-Trend Ultra Purge™ C6090, a new thermoplastics purging compound product. Primarily used in the manufacturing process of automotive headlamp and rear-lamp lenses, this product offers customers a single purging agent that minimizes quality issues and creates a more consistent, simple and efficient process. This flexible … [Read more...] about Chem-Trend Releases Thermoplastics Purging Compound Product
Nicolet Plastics Acquires CNR Group
TruVenture Composites LLC, parent company of Nicolet Plastics LLC, Mountain, Wisconsin, has announced that Nicolet Plastics has completed the acquisition of CNR Group, LLC, which is located in Jackson, Wisconsin. CNR Group provides an extension to the capabilities of Nicolet Plastics by focusing on smaller-tonnage injection molding and now will operate as CNR Plastics … [Read more...] about Nicolet Plastics Acquires CNR Group
Federated Insurance Partners with IBHS
The Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors-recommended insurance carrier, Federated Insurance®, has partnered with the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to reduce commercial and residential property losses associated with extreme weather events and natural disasters. By using an Open For Business-EZ® plan, a focused effort for restoring business using … [Read more...] about Federated Insurance Partners with IBHS