TAMPA, FLA. — A disconnect between training and job availability is creating a challenge for the U.S. labor market, according to a speaker at the 2013 Plastics News Executive Forum. “There's been a record level of jobs loss and persistent unemployment, but employers say they can't find people to hire,” Peter Cappelli said at the e...

AKRON, OHIO — North American pricing moves on PVC, polystyrene and some grades of polyethylene are featured in this week's Material Insights video. Also this week are major news announcements from Dow Chemical.

The iconic red cup is getting a makeover courtesy of a new Arizona company that's using the cup's design cues in a new line of reusable glasses. In this PN video, Red Cup Living LLC founder Michael Romley displays samples of the firm's offerings at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago.

60-year-old Hoffer Plastics Corp. of South Elgin, Ill., is winner of Plastics News' 17th Processor of the Year Award. The leading custom molder is a family business to its core. Check out this exclusive PN feature on the company.

TAMPA, FLA. — William Hoffer, president of Hoffer Plastics Corp., accepts the 2012 Processor of the Year award during Plastics News' 2013 Executive Forum in Tampa. The South Elgin, Ill., custom molder received the honor on March 5 at the Saddlebrook Resort.

AKRON, OHIO — A. Schulman Inc.'s bid for Ferro Corp. is featured in this week's Material Insights video. Also featured this week are the fines and settlements surrounding Dow Chemical Co., as well as a prediction of higher growth for the biopolymers markets.

Hatfield, Pa.-based Rodon Group LLC, a custom molder also known for K'Nex construction toys, is a finalist for the Plastics News' 17th Processor of the Year Award.

As it turns 60 years old, Hoffer Plastics Corp. continues to be a leading custom molder. The South Elgin, Ill., firm is a finalist for the Plastics News' 17th Processor of the Year Award.

Attention to detail and excellent cash management has kept DeKalb Molded Plastics flying high. The Butler, Ind., custom molder is a finalist for the Plastics News' 17th Processor of the Year Award.

AKRON, OHIO — Another North American price hike for polypropylene resin is featured in this week's Material Insights video. Also this week, we report recent changes at materials firm Techmer PM, as well as news that materials maker Ascend Performance Materials plans to build a $1.2 billion propylene plant in Alvin, Texas.