OPmobility, formerly Plastic Omnium, makes HDPE fuel tanks, front-end modules and lighting. Plastics News ranks it at No. 6 among North American blow molders with more than $1 billion in sales in the region and five plants while it is No. 18 among injection molders in North America with nearly $500 million in sales and four plants.
The recipients were chosen from several nominated by customers and suppliers of Chase Plastics, a resin distributor based in Clarkston, Mich.
With full control of Imflux software, algorithms and process innovations, RJG officials say they can develop smarter molding platforms that support recycled materials, machine downsizing and complex multi-cavity balancing.
The hike was less than expected just a few weeks earlier. In mid-June, sources said PP prices could be up as much as 4 cents for the month because PGP supplies were tightening.
Injection molding and reusable plastic crates have saved the commercial lobster industry billions of dollars and improved conditions for its workforce.
With packaging EPR facing more political resistance over whether it raises costs for consumers, we look at what some research shows.
During the latest Plastics in Politics Live, Plastics News’ Steve Toloken provided an in-depth analysis of the divergent cost projections associated with extended producer responsibility legislation in the United States
Slowing demand and margin pressure are among challenges being faced by the global caps and closures market in 2025.
Canada-based plastics packaging producer E. Hofmann Plastics Inc. plans to open its first U.S. plant in Madisonville, Ky., to support increased customer demand.
ValorFlex Packaging of Kentucky Inc. plans to open a new film converting facility in Bowling Green, Ky., a $23.4 million investment that will create 82 jobs.