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Processors
Manufacturers of plastic products through injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, extrusion, transfer molding, compression molding and other methods.
Equipment Manufacturers & Moldmakers
Manufacturers of plastics processing equipment, including primary machinery, secondary auxiliaries, molds, dies, tools, spare parts, and other components.
Material Suppliers
Manufacturers and compounders of raw materials such as resins, fillers, stabilizers, pigments and other components, including bioplastics and recycled materials.
Recyclers
Companies who support or use technologies such as sortation, melting, filtration, and pelletizing to convert pre- and post-consumer materials to recycled resin materials.
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PLASTICS organizes 35+ industry-leading events and webinars annually. Learn more about our upcoming events and find the right one for you.
NPE
One of the largest, international plastics-specific tradeshows and conferences, NPE2024 is a can’t miss event.
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PLASTICS Store
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PLASTICS Magazine
Celebrating our members, industry, and the amazing plastic materials and workforce behind them.
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ANSI-accredited safety standards for plastics machinery
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This is Plastics
Share the power of plastics: inspiring meaningful discussions with your family, friends, neighbors and the world
Recycling is Real
Recycling is Real – see for yourself. The incredible effort is a vital part a our sustainable future.
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