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      Rep. Thompson Visits Berry Global

      June 7, 2018 Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-5) recently visited Berry Global’s Brookville, PA plant to get a first-hand look at plastics manufacturing in his district. Berry Global acquired the Brookville facility in 2014, which largely manufactures child resistant closures for the pharmaceutical industry.  

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      Op-Ed: Domestic Manufacturing Needs Tax Bill Expensing Reforms

      December 18, 2017 In D.C., discussions on the tax bill can quickly turn to politics, messaging, process, and winners and losers, whether it applies to an industry, region, or tax bracket. But engage with a manufacturer about the tax bill, and the conversation consistently turns to specific provisions that promote domestic manufacturing and economic activity. For many industries, the expensing provisions are the central issue to consistent business growth and planning, new innovations and jobs.

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      Delta Pacific Products in Union City, CA Hosts California Assemblyman Quirk

      September 1, 2017

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      California Industrial General Permit Enrollment Deadline Extended

      July 2, 2017 California’s State Water Resources Control Board recently shared this alert: “NOTICE - As you likely have observed, the State Water Resources Control Boards’ (State Water Board) SMARTS Storm Water Program database is limiting new enrollments or annual submittals from existing enrollees as required by the Statewide Industrial General Storm Water Permit (IGP)...

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      PLASTICS President and CEO Carteaux Takes Helm at CMA

      February 24, 2017 The Plastics Industry Association’s (PLASTICS’) President & CEO Bill Carteaux has officially taken the helm of the Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) for a one-year term.

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      Plastics Champions Take On Capitol Hill

      July 8, 2016 On June 22, 2016, members of the plastics industry met with lawmakers during the 2016 Plastics Industry Fly-In, an event that gives professionals the opportunity to talk about important issues impacting plastics with our nation’s lawmakers. Nine plastics industry trade associations invited their members to come out and storm the Hill to have their voices heard.

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      Plastics Industry Welcomes First Bipartisan TSCA Update in 40 Years

      June 9, 2016 Earlier this week the Senate approved a much needed update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The bill is now headed to President Barack Obama’s desk for signature. Here’s what SPI President and CEO William Carteaux, had to say about the first substantive update to TSCA in four decades:

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      Bridging the Gap between Policymakers and Business Owners

      May 26, 2016 Every year, members of the plastics industry have the opportunity to fly to Washington, D.C. to meet directly with members of Congress and voice their opinions on policies that directly affect their line of business. The Plastics Industry Fly-In is a way to bridge the gap between policymakers and business owners.

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      Why TSCA Reform Benefits Both the Public and the Plastics Industry

      April 20, 2016 There’s much praise for both the House and Senate versions of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) legislation. Why? How does reforming a 40-year old piece of legislation impact  an additive supplier in the value chain for an intricate piece in a larger finished product? Why should consumers be optimistic about the safety of future household products?