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"Welcome to our latest enewsletter, with big developments at Conair Group, and Canadian news featuring Pelican International, Éco Entreprises Quebec, and Tetra Pak."

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News

New leadership appointment at Conair Group

The auxiliary equipment maker has named Jon Lashley as executive vice president.

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Quebec paddlesports company Pelican International buys KL Outdoor

The deal brings together complementary brand portfolios, manufacturing capabilities, and distribution networks.

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Éco Entreprises Quebec touts successful first year for modernized curbside recycling system

The system makes producers fully responsible for the collection, sorting, marketing, and recovery of materials they place on the Quebec market.

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Tetra Pak expands regional headquarters for Canada and the U.S.

The expansion at the firm's plant in Denton, Texas is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.

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Features

Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment – and the culprit is lab gloves

Our recent study found that gloves made with stearate salts can contribute over 7,000 particles per square millimeter that are misidentified as microplastics.

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Announcing the Canadian Plastics Impact Award winners

These individuals have exhibited exceptional leadership, developed innovative technologies, and/or made contributions across Canada’s plastics manufacturing sector.

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Seeking Fairness During Rising Prices

In today's episode, Kurt talks about the need for fairness on both sides of the desk when discussing price changes.

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Events

April 20, 2026 | 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States

2026 World of Modular    -    April 20, 2026

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April 21, 2026 | 220 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA

ETS Automotive Plastics Part Design Seminar    -    April 21, 2026

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May 12, 2026 | 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States

AMBA Conference 2026

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May 21, 2026 | 5400 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 4T4

Canadian Plastics Impact Awards

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June 2, 2026 | 5421 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester, ON N0L 2B0

CTMA 28th Annual Shotgun Golf Tournament

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