Ringmetall is acquiring TriMas’ Rapak bag-in-box packaging business, adding two U.S. locations and continuing an aggressive acquisition strategy that has included four deals this year.

Shell says its Pennsylvania polyethylene complex has generated positive free cash flow for two consecutive quarters as the company continues discussions with potential buyers or partners for its ...

Demag expects Europe’s injection molding machinery market to remain flat for several more years, but sees growth opportunities in Asia and the Americas as it develops a more flexible global ...

Waste container maker Toter plans to permanently close two facilities in Statesville, N.C., on Dec. 22, eliminating 96 jobs just days before Christmas.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has launched a sweeping investigation into manufacturing overcapacity from major trading partners, a move that could eventually lead to new tariffs ...

The Department of Energy has reinstated $375 million in funding for Eastman’s chemical recycling operations, but the revised plan emphasizes expanding its Tennessee facility and repurposing existing U ...

The Trump administration said imports of industrial machinery and robots are a national security risk, but declined to impose more tariffs, for now.

With 28 percent of plastics industry employees age 55 or older, companies need to put an emphasis on creating tools to find new talent.

While European chemical recyclers struggle to secure demand, Spain’s Greene has secured €224 million in bank financing and offtakers for five pyrolysis plants, while planing another 10 from 2030.

Intek Plastics, Radius Packaging and Texas Injection Molding are finalists for Plastics News’ 2025 Processor of the Year award, recognizing excellence in manufacturing, innovation and culture.

BASF CEO Markus Kamieth says the company remains committed to acquiring Evonik despite its rejected $12.1 billion offer, as higher chemical prices helped lift third-quarter earnings 15 percent.

Demgy Chicago converted its ISO Class 8 clean room to Class 7 to serve a medical customer, expanding its automated injection molding capabilities in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.