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Welcome to our NPE2024 Show Issue

Megatrends such as sustainability are the driving force behind a slew of new product introductions at the May show. Catch up on what’s in store on the show floor right here.

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Benchmark Your Injection Molding Operation: Participate Now in Top Shops 2024 Program

You have until April 30 to complete an online survey to see how your molding business stacks up against others.  

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Your One-Stop Shop for All NPE2024 News

From pre-show coverage to post-show coverage — with at the show coverage in between — you can rely on Plastics Technology to keep you informed on all things related to NPE2024.

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70 Years...Still Going Strong

Plastics Technology is closing in on its 70th anniversary. Here are some of Editorial Director Jim Callari’s observations to commemorate the occasion.

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Six Years in the Waiting, PLASTICS Igniting a ‘Spark’ at NPE

New features of NPE2024 aim to “bring the whole plastics ecosystem together to innovate, collaborate and share findings.”  

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Sustainability: It Won’t Happen Overnight

Plastics has made great strides in becoming a part of the circular economy. The industry and its partners realize more needs to be done. Is there time?  

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Revisited: A Processor's Checklist for When Business Is Slow

Business slowdowns may provide you with more time for introspection. If you want to take a deeper dive into your operation, here are some things to consider.  

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Serious About Sustainability? Make Plans to Attend Extrusion 2023

Come to Indianapolis Oct. 10-12 and let us help you fill up your sustainability toolbox.  

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Attention Molders: Time to Get Serious About Sustainability

If you’re not looking at ways to make your injection molding operation more sustainable, perhaps you’d better get started.

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Bidding So Long — But Not Goodbye — To Plastics Icon Matt Naitove

After 51 years of contributing content, plastics industry stalwart will take a step back.

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