The founder of private equity firm Blackford Capital says tariffs are complicating its attempts to acquire an injection molding firm because no one is certain what affect changing tariffs will have on the global supply chain.
ExxonMobil is reportedly considering a $1 billion sale of its European chemical operations, including plastics production facilities in Belgium and the United Kingdom, amid global competition and high energy costs.
Injection molder Kaysun Corp. collaborated with Stryker to design and produce the Steri-Shield 8 surgical helmet system, meeting a tight 12-month development timeline.
In this week’s Material Insights, senior reporter Frank Esposito covers diverging trends in resin pricing in August. Polystyrene prices increased for the third month in a row, driven largely by changes in benzene feedstock costs. Meanwhile, PVC prices declined slightly despite it being peak construction season — a reflection of continued weakness in U.S. housing and construction activity. Esposito also notes lower sales volumes reported by major PVC producers like…
A federal appeals court has struck down President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs as unconstitutional, siding with small businesses including plastic pipe maker Genova Pipe.
Niigata Machinery Co. Ltd. has opened a new headquarters and factory in Niigata, Japan, to boost production of large-tonnage injection molding machines and shorten delivery times for global customers.
Rosti Group is expanding its new injection molding facility in Chennai, India, ahead of its scheduled opening in late 2025 to increase production capacity and support regional and global customers.
When unexpected tariff news dropped Aug. 26, Plastics News Assistant Managing Editor Steve Toloken jumped onto the Numbers That Matter Live webcast at the last minute to explain what it means for the plastics industry.
The failure of the plastics treaty talks in Geneva this month — what was supposed to be the final round — has been well covered. Countries could not bridge the gap between two competing visions: a narrow framework focused on recycling and waste management, or a broader one that addresses “sustainable” levels of resin production and sets global standards for chemical toxicity.
New football helmets swap out the typical foam and air-filled bladders of an inner protective liner with a 3D printed structure that is customized to each player.