A study from the American Cancer Society notes two-thirds of the U.S. medical supply chain is located in counties with higher levels of natural disaster events. That includes packaging and component molders.
In a move to help cultivate the next generation of plastics professionals, Wittmann USA has loaned a complete Industry 4.0 injection molding work cell to Penn State Behrend’s Plastics Engineering Technology program.
Despite bold trade and tax policies aimed at reviving U.S. manufacturing, Economics Editor Bill Wood argues that sustained investment in industrial equipment is the only path to long-term economic growth — and the data isn’t yet showing enough momentum.
The Plastic Kills … Again short horror film competition offers a $3,000 prize for films shorter than five minutes that show the dangers of plastic pollution.
Quick view of the Plastics News Rankings for processors, recyclers and mold makers.
The collapse of the Geneva talks shows that while the U.S. and many allies support a strong global plastics treaty, rigid demands on production limits and chemical restrictions may never gain universal agreement — and it’s time to consider more pragmatic paths forward.
The acquisition includes manufacturing locations in both the United States and Europe.
Global negotiations on a plastics treaty ended Aug. 15 in Geneva without consensus as countries clashed over production caps, chemical safety and funding. Despite years of talks, the collapse has fueled calls to bypass consensus and pursue a deal among like-minded nations.
North American plastics processors increased machinery investments slightly in the second quarter of 2025, with shipments totaling $253.8 million — a 0.7 percent gain — despite lingering concerns over tariffs and trade policy.
Plastics News’ Steve Toloken warns that global plastics treaty negotiations in Geneva face a stalemate over production limits, chemicals and financing, with little progress just days before the deadline.