ABOUT US
Founded in 1989, Plastics News covers the business of the global plastics industry. It focuses on commercial, financial, legislative and market-related developments worldwide that affect North American plastic product manufacturers and their suppliers and customers.
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We report news, gather data and deliver timely information that provides our weekly subscribers with a competitive advantage. Our newspaper and website serve as forums for new ideas and independent discussion of issues that concern the industry.
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Plastics News is published weekly, including an end-of-year Market Data Book with exclusive information on thousands of North American plastics processors. Our team of reporters delivers award-winning news, features and commentary. Our website - www.plasticsnews.com - has news updated daily, plus popular sections including resin pricing, processor rankings, videos, podcasts, blogs and FYI charts.
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Plastics News and its sister brands in the Crain Global Polymer Group also produce conferences, trade shows, webinars and live events.
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Plastics News is owned by Crain Communications Inc., which publishes about 30 U.S. and international business and consumer publications, including Plastics News Europe, Plastics & Rubber World (U.K.), Automotive News, Advertising Age, Tire Business, Rubber & Plastics News, Urethanes Technology International and AutoWeek. Crain's editorial tenet - that the reader comes first - distinguishes the company from its competitors.