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Business investment 'limping along'

For the short-term outlook for business spending, the things that cause concern are the recent downward trends in the investment levels for both equipment and structures.

Coronavirus updates: Geneva auto show canceled

The Geneva auto show is the latest event canceled because of COVID-19, and the plastics industry is "ready to assist."

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DSM adding to materials site in Indiana

More capacity of nylon and other materials is needed to meet demand growth.

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Rotomolder Tank Holding makes two acquisitions

The largest North American rotational molder keeps getting even larger.

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Berry sustainable: Growers aim for fully recycle-ready packaging

Berry producers in North America recently pledged to use 100 percent recyclable packaging for the fruit's PET shipping containers by 2025.

Covestro, DuPont donate medical supplies to battle coronavirus

Material production by both firms in China also has been impacted by the outbreak.

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Coronavirus hits medical supplier Medline's operations

Intertech named 2019 Processor of the Year

Asaclean-Sun Plastech nabs 2020 Best Places to Work top spot

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Ocean plastics ‘a $150B problem'

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Arkema vows to reduce CO2 in line with Paris Agreement

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Consolidated Container rebrands as Altium Packaging

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Berry sustainable: Growers aim for fully recycle-ready packaging

Yum Brands to stop using EPS packaging

Ocean plastics ‘a $150B problem'

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Bag, EPS ban narrowly fails in New Jersey Legislature, supporters say it will be back

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Covestro, DuPont donate medical supplies to battle coronavirus

Coronavirus hits medical supplier Medline's operations

Mearthane acquires PMI, continues to expand

Plastiflex buys pool, vacuum, RV hose lines from Smooth-Bor

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Pretium makes $3M investment as it adds to product offerings

Screw and barrel maker Reiloy USA to expand in Kansas

Fourth-quarter plastics machinery shipments drop

KraussMaffei cutting 430 jobs in Germany due to changing market conditions