Italian, Indian rotomolding toolmakers strike partnership
NEW DELHI (Feb. 7, 2012) -- Italian mold maker Roto Moulds srl and M. Plast (India) Ltd. have signed a technology transfer agreement to boost the Indian firm’s capabilities and use it as a base to
tap into new markets like the Middle East and Africa.
Plastindia claims title of world's third-largest plastics show
NEW DELHI (Feb. 7, 2012) -- If emerging markets are supposed to provide an economic lift to the world economy these days, India’s plastics sector seems ready to oblige, with its leaders opening the
PlastIndia trade show Feb. 1 by predicting they’ll maintain double digit growth over the next decade.
EDI expands China factory, adds staff in India
NEW DELHI (Feb. 7, 2012) -- U.S. firm Extrusion Dies Industries LLC is opening a much larger facility in China this year, as part of a longer-term investment to develop stronger capabilities for
Asia-focused product development and manufacturing.
Mold-Masters spends $20 million to expand China hot-runner plant
GEORGETOWN, ONTARIO (Jan. 31, 2012) -- Fast-growing markets In Asia have prompted Mold-Masters Ltd.to recently complete a $20 million expansion of its Kunshan, China, hot runner plant.
NPE exhibitors: Get published in PN’s preview issues
AKRON, OHIO (Jan. 10, 2012) -- Early April and the NPE trade show are just around the corner -- and so are Plastics News’ special report issues that will preview the show.
Recovery slow, but steady, for US plastics industry
WASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2011) -- The U.S. plastics industry is continuing its slow recovery from the recession of 2008-09 -- and industry officials are optimistic about the future.
Japan's SME firms look to technology for growth
OKYO (Nov. 8, 2011) — Japan’s small and medium-sized plastics processors and mold makers are struggling with both a record-high Japanese yen and competition from low-cost countries, but some said
they see technology and greater international involvement as key to future growth.
Eva diversifying into mainland China's auto market
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Moldmakers and molders in South China face consolidation, Part III
GUANGZHOU, CHINA (Oct. 18, 2011) -- The sharply rising costs and weakness in major export markets in North America and Europe are making it probably the most difficult time in at least 20 years for
many export-oriented small and medium-sized manufacturers in China.
Feng Ping expands but worries over global economy
SHENZHEN, CHINA (Oct. 11, 2011) -- U.S.-owned Chinese mold making firm Feng Ping Tooling & Plastic Mfg. Co. Ltd. is expanding its Guangdong province factory as business grows, but in a bow to what it
says is the uncertain economic environment worldwide, the company has at the same time put on hold alternate plans for a larger expansion.
Moldmakers and molders in South China face consolidation, Part II
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NPE2012 attendee registration is now open
WASHINGTON (Oct. 4, 2011) -- If you’ve been waiting to sign up to attend NPE2012, wait no more -- the registration button at www.npe.org is now live.
Moldmakers and molders in South China face consolidation, Part I
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Jite buys back China plant, new owners lack financing
TORONTO (August 16, 2011) -- Electronics supplier Jite Technologies Inc. is buying back a tooling and molding operation it spun off last year, because of problems completing that sale.
SPE looking for new executive director globally
NEWTOWN, CONN. (August 16, 2010) -- Susan Oderwald, the executive director of the Society of Plastics Engineers, has announced her resignation from the group’s top post by year’s end. The group
will conduct a global search for a new executive director.
Chinese moldmaker raises wages, invests in training
ZHONGSHAN, CHINA (August 2, 2011) The Society of Plastics Engineers is taking its mold maker of the year award in a new direction, naming for the first time a recipient outside of North America —
Chinese mold maker S.Y. Chu, chairman of Pacific Master Precision Injection Ltd. in Zhongshan, China. Check out a video feature here.
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