economics
Third Quarter Finished Strong for Plastics Processing
September’s index hit 54. Processing is up about 9% year-to-date from 2016.
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VIDEO: Plastics Technology México’s First Event Draws a Crowd
A strong slate of speakers and exhibitors paired with a growing injection molding industry and hot local economy resulted in a successful inaugural event.
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July’s Index: 52.9
Overall industry index is up 12% from last July, though processor numbers dip.
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June 2017 Gardner Business Index Plastics: 52.7
Plastics Processors’ Index up by more than 12% vs. last June. Custom processors are humming along.
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‘Universal’ Stretch-Blow Molder Offers Maximum Flexibility with Fast Changeovers
Ever hear of blow molding machines from Lithuania? Terekas’ FlexBlow promises economy, flexibility in a PET stretch machine from the Baltics.
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One of the First Biobased Nylons Turns 70
Despite its advancing age, an “exciting future” is forecast for Arkema’s Rilsan Nylon 11.
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High Growth Forecast for High Performance Plastics
New study says automotive and aerospace are the prime driving factor.
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