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Plastics machinery shipments bounced back in Q3 2024

The total shipment value in North America was estimated at $319.0 million, representing a 41.9% increase from the previous quarter.


Feds invest $20 million to boost energy efficiency in Ont.’s industrial facilities

The investment to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) aims to support the extension of IESO’s Strategic Energy Management Program.


Alberta invests $40 million in ERA’s Advanced Materials Challenge

This new funding competition is focused on advancing technology solutions that shape the circular economy and create low emissions products, including plastics.


New CEO at Constantia Flexibles

Industry veteran David Spratt will succeed Uwe Röhrhoff, who has served as interim CEO since September 2024.


Asahi Kasei begins construction on Ontario EV battery separator plant

The $1.7 billion manufacturing facility in Port Colborne will produce lithium-ion battery separators, a key component of EV batteries.


Centennial College increases EV training program focus

Students can now get hands-on experience working on a fleet that has grown to more than a dozen EVs.


Conair Group names new vice president, customer care

Jared Helfrich joins the firm after serving most recently as vice president, global aftermarket at Desktop Metal.


Beckhoff makes changes to packaging industry team

Greg Marsh becomes packaging industry manager for the U.S., and Mark Ruberg joins the global packaging team.


 
 
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Researchers create a bioplastic that dissolves in water

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How the Trump presidency might change the global economy

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Polymer Engineering for Energy    -    December 3, 2024

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Leistritz Extrusion Twin Screw Extrusion Workshop    -    December 4, 2024

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Utech Indian Foam & Polyurethane Expo 2024    -    December 4, 2024

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Arabplast 2025    -    January 7, 2025

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