Southpoint Precision helps bring pet grooming product to market
Robert Irion says his Florida tooling and molding company is able to bring entrepreneurs’ ideas to life. That includes a new dog grooming tool.
Marelli owes Stellantis, Nissan combined $767M in Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Marelli Holdings Co., a major supplier to Stellantis and Nissan Motor Co., owes the two customers a combined $767 million in unsecured debts, according to the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition.
Mergon drives sustainability with inclusivity and a kid-friendly twist
In its fourth annual sustainability report, the Westmeath, Ireland-based company’s approach to sustainability has evolved into a model of creativity, inclusion and global engagement, culminating in a distinctive addition: a children’s sustainability report designed to resonate with families and younger audiences.
Oregon-based PET recycling startup gains federal technology
Birch Biosciences will combine the company’s own approach with technology created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
White House urges court to spare tariffs; businesses point to higher costs
The lawsuit filed by Salt Lake City-based Genova Pipe and four other businesses alleges that Liberation Day tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump have cost them critical suppliers and customers.
ThermoFab rebrands as Innova as it shifts capabilities, focus
ThermoFab Operating Co. LLC is rebranding to become Innova Engineered Plastics, a move to reflect the company’s expanded capabilities.
Injection molder GSC adds F&M’s Bella brand in bolt-on acquisition
The purchase of F&M Tool and Plastics Inc. includes that company’s Bella Storage Solution line of products.
Nominations now open for Women Breaking the Mold 2025
Help us spotlight the women transforming the plastics industry. Nominate a leader, innovator or rising star for Plastics News’ 2025 Women Breaking the Mold special report.
Lumas Polymers opens for business with specialty compounds
Lumas Polymers builds on material technology initially developed by Jabil Inc., making it available for more molders.
‘Another year to forget’ as VDMA reports 21% drop in plastics machinery orders
The double-digit decline follows a 22 percent slide in 2023 and a 13 percent drop in 2022. Last year “was another year to ‘forget’ for German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers,” VDMA said in a statement.