 Industry NewsPlastics Machinery Shipments Exhibit 2022 Fourth Quarter IncreasesMarch 16, 2023 Shipments of primary plastics machinery (injection molding and extrusion) in North America increased in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the statistics compiled and reported by the Plastics Industry Association’s (PLASTICS) Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES). |
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Advocacy
How the President and Vice President Came to Visit SPI Member Techmer PM
January 20, 2015 Three carloads of Secret Service personnel arrived at SPI member Techmer PM’s plant on Jan. 3, and they didn’t leave for another six days. -
Advocacy
SPI and the APBA Concur with Texas Gov.-Elect Abbott Regarding its “Patchwork Quilt” of Harmful Regulations
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Advocacy
The Disaster that is the Dallas Bag Tax
January 12, 2015 Implementation of the Dallas, TX bag tax began on Jan. 1, and less than two weeks into its implementation, the statute has proven to be overly complicated at best, disastrous at worst. -
Sustainability
A Deep Dive: Achieving Zero Pellet Loss
January 7, 2015 Plastic pellets are the number one business expense for all processors and converters. -
Sustainability
Future of Plastics: The Material of Choice for Lightweight, Fuel-Efficient Automobiles
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Sustainability
The Ultimate 9 Quick Tips to Recycle More Plastics
November 12, 2012 According to EPA, recycling can help conserve natural resources, reduce waste, prevent pollution, save energy, create jobs—and sustain the environment for future generations.Recycling also makes economic sense. For example, Americans generated an estimated $730 million in recycled plastic bottles in 2014!