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K 2022 attendance slips about 20 per cent from 2019

The amount of exhibition space actually increased compared with 2019, however.


Magna expands in three locations across Michigan

The $500-million investment includes two new manufacturing locations and the expansion of an existing plant.


ABB to invest $13 million to expand Quebec facility

The funds will be used to increase production capacity and establish a research and development facility for cable tray manufacturing.


Ingenia Polymers, IKA Group form JV for PVC additives

Headquartered in the Houston area, the venture will develop, produce and commercialize stabilizers and other additives for the PVC industry in North America.


Aduro receives $1.15-million joint NSERC Alliance-Mitacs grant for chemical recycling project

The research aims to improve plastics recycling by evaluating the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic contaminants present in plastic feedstocks.


Small businesses are struggling to repay debt due to interest rates, survey says

According to the CFIB survey, one-third of Canadian small business owners say borrowing costs are causing difficulties, compared with about one-fifth of businesses at the start of the year.


Nova launches 100 per cent rPE resin

EX-PCR-NC4 helps to close the loop, enabling a fully circular plastics economy for flexible film.


Engel North America launches apprenticeship program

The program is certified and registered within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and lasts four years with a combination of on-the-job experience and classroom-based instruction.
 
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Softboost. Game changer Split heating Hopper for rPET

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Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can’t ignore the social and mental health impact of working from home

Hybrid work-from-home schedules may help prevent burnout and improve mental health. » Read more

Agricultural fiber composite brings sustainability, cost advantage to plastics

The natural fiber composite material is expected to have commercial applications across many industries, especially automotive interiors and computer housings. » Read more
 
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