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February 7, 2019
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Sumitomo Demag moving into larger manufacturing plant in Georgia

The move into the 74,000-square-foot plant marks the first phase of the injection molding machine maker's U.S. expansion plan.


Autoparts maker Brose to cut 100 jobs at Ontario operations

The Germany-based company says it is adjusting production capacity at its London, Ont. manufacturing facility to meet shifting customer demand as the market moves away from passenger cars towards SUVs and crossovers.


Canadian auto sales down in January: Scotiabank

Vehicle purchases in the U.S. also dropped in January, a new report from Scotiabank said, as sales activity rebalances from strong gains in late-2018 and adverse weather conditions keep buyers at bay.


Schmolz + Bickenbach opens new subsidiary in Argentina

The Swiss-based mold steel supplier’s new sales centre in Buenos Aires is its fourth location in South America.
 
Special Reports 
 
Special Reports

Here’s a first: BASF is making products with chemically recycled plastics

The German chemical maker is breaking new ground in the circular economy with plastic waste as a source of raw materials. » Read More
 
Special Reports

Using sunlight to make polymers

Researchers at Rice University are developing a way to use sunlight to grow functional synthetic polymers using photosensitive quantum dots as a catalyst. » Read More
 
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International Polyolefins Conference

Feb. 24-27, 2019
Location: Houston
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Plastics in Motion 2019

March 4-7, 2019
Location: Charlotte, N.C.
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Long-Fiber Thermoplastics 2019

March 5-6, 2019
Location: Dearborn, Mich.
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