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Dow outlines cuts to make cost improvements and enhance competitiveness

The company will close some polyurethanes manufacturing sites as part of the restructuring program. » Read More

Plastics industry 8th largest in U.S., new report says

The plastics industry is a key part of the American economy, the report from Plastics Industry Association said, accounting for an estimated $432 billion in shipments and over a million workers in 2019. » Read More

German firms Continental and Osram plan to end lighting systems joint venture

The companies said the move comes in response to the dampening influence of COVID-19 on the global level of vehicle production. » Read More

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Trelleborg expands silicone molding capacity at Minnesota plant

The expansion at the facility in Delano includes the addition of a 6,000 square foot ISO Class 7 cleanroom capabilities as well as new presses and other equipment. » Read more

New Jersey lawmakers pass single-use plastics ban

If approved by the New Jersey Governor, the bill would prohibit food service businesses from giving customers single-use plastic bags and polystyrene food containers. » Read more

Special Reports

Plastic-eating, silk-producing bacteria could be a new ally in the fight against waste

Researchers in New York are genetically engineering a microorganism that “eats” petroleum-based plastic waste and converts it to a biodegradable plastic alternative. » Read More

Lego-inspired 3D-printed bricks can heal bone and soft tissue

Developed by a research team at Oregon Health and Science University, the tiny, modular scaffolding can be used to regrow biomaterials to speed repair of injuries and broken limbs. » Read More

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