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Trump Announces Delay to Potential Tariff Increase on China
/article/trump-announces-delay-potential-tariff-increase-chinaPresident Trump has indicated that he will not increase import tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports found on List 3 of the Section 301 tariffs. The tariffs were to be increased from 10 percent to 25 percent on March 2 if a trade deal with China had not been reached by March 1. Enough... -
Plastics Industry Association Launches Search for Next President and CEO
/article/plastics-industry-association-launches-search-next-president-and-ceoWASHINGTON, D.C.—February 13, 2019—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has engaged Heidrick & Struggles, a highly respected executive search firm, to lead the search for the association’s next President and CEO. Last week, PLASTICS held their first Officers Retreat and Strategy Meeting... -
PLASTICS Releases Transportation Report, Explores Major Trends in the Sector
/article/plastics-releases-transportation-report-explores-major-trends-sectorWASHINGTON, D.C.—February 12, 2019—The Plastics Market Watch Report—Watching: Transportation released by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) highlights an increased demand for plastics in a number of modes of transportation—including automobiles, trucks, boats, trains, planes and more... -
Sustainability and Recycling Leaders to Speak at PLASTICS Refocus Summit This Spring
/article/sustainability-and-recycling-leaders-speak-plastics-refocus-summit-springAveda, Subaru of America. Inc., Tethers Unlimited, Inc. and Ultra-Poly Corporation among robust educational lineup WASHINGTON, D.C.—February 05, 2019—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today announced Edmond Irizarry, executive director of packaging development for Aveda as the keynote... -
Plastics Industry: Recycling, Waste Management Must Be Part of New Infrastructure Package
/article/plastics-industry-recycling-waste-management-must-be-part-new-infrastructure-packageWASHINGTON, D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Interim President & CEO Patty Long: “The U.S. plastics industry supports the president’s goal of enacting an infrastructure bill. Waste management and recycling facilities should be considered as a part of any infrastructure package... -
Continued Partnering Offers Unique Membership Access for Brand Owners
/article/continued-partnering-offers-unique-membership-access-brand-ownersBETHEL, CT – SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals and the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced the continuation of their partnered membership program for plastics industry brand owner companies. This program which started in 2017, grants employees of companies that belong to PLASTICS... -
OSHA Notice of Increase for Civil Penalties; Recordkeeping and Reporting Reminders
/article/osha-notice-increase-civil-penalties-recordkeeping-and-reporting-remindersThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the agency's adjusted maximum civil penalty amounts for 2019. These took effect on January 23 upon publication of the final rule in the Federal Register. The new penalties are: Serious, Other-Than-Serious and Posting...
