Saturday, February 4, 2012
Outta this world: This $60 million Shuttle Launch Experience is the most technologically advanced exhibit ever created at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Orlando, Fla. Using a custom-designed motion platform, the attraction re-creates the sensations of blasting into earth's orbit. (Visit Orlando photo)
AKRON, OHIO (Feb. 3, 2:15 p.m. ET) -- With this year’s NPE relocating to Orlando, Fla., you might already plan to arrive early or stay a little late for some built-in vacation time. Whether you’re traveling solo or your brood is tagging along, here are a few suggestions for how to make the most of your weekend time in the sunshine state. (more) |
CLIFTON, N.J. (Feb. 3, 12:15 p.m. ET) -- Injection molder Polymer Technologies Inc. has acquired injection molding toolmaker Polmold Tool Inc., adding new capabilities in tooling that will allow PTI to bring increased understanding and capabilities in mold-making in-house. (more) MOUNT GILEAD, OHIO (Feb. 3, 12:10 p.m. ET) -- After a year of investigation, the Morrow County Prosecutor’s office has decided not to file charges against Christopher Filos, the former owner of the now-shuttered HPM machinery company. (more) MORE TOP STORIES
Group files suit against San Luis Obispo bag ban EDI expands China factory, adds staff in India Injection molder now Phillips-Medisize Italian and Indian rotomolding toolmakers strike partnership Blow molder Intertech expands in custom containers |
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| A bounty of commodity resin pricing action is featured in this week's Material Insights video, along with coverage of Dow vs. Nova, and Eastman Chemical's $3.4 billion purchase of Solutia Inc. (more) | Steinwall Inc., the latest Plastics News Processor of the Year, has earned a reputation as a progressive, people-oriented custom injection molder. Owner Maureen Steinwall is a big reason why. (more) | How much has the market for bioplastics changed since 2005, and how different will it be in 2015? This FYI answers those questions and shows how demand has fluctuated by geographical region. (more) |
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