Catherine Kavanaugh Senior Reporter [email protected] 313 446-0346 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Cornerstone layoffs hit New Jersey plant again Cornerstone Building Brands made a second round of layoffs at its North Brunswick, N.J., manufacturing plant for vinyl windows and doors, this time eliminating 86 jobs. Selleck named next CEO at Husky as Galt becomes chairman Selleck appointed CEO, Galt to become chairman of injection molding equipment supplier and mold maker founded by a Plastics Hall of Famer. Compostable straw maker expands with plant for PHA cutlery Eagle Beverage lands a share of business to produce PHA knives, forks and spoons for a fast-food company seeking sustainable alternatives. Pipe producers deny using industry newsletter as conduit for price fixing A lawsuit claims the newsletter OPIS and 10 extruders colluded to exploit pandemic, raise prices 500 percent since late 2019. Spokespersons for OPIS and two pipe makers said they will investigate or fight the allegations. Mid South Extrusion adding film lines, staff in $17M expansion The flexible film and bag manufacturer is targeting new markets and experiencing growing demand. Mold maker Heise part of a generational shift in leadership The grandson of Heise Industries Inc.'s founder is bringing on a second-generation mold maker from the former Hobson Mould Works to help expand Heise's reach in the U.S. and abroad. Greenhalgh aims to see KraussMaffei ‘continue to thrive' Brett Greenhalgh: "The most important thing are the folks around the table. I'm just one of them and arguably the least important." Novatec selling downstream extrusion equipment line to Reel Power The deal will give Reel Power a turnkey downstream package while letting Novatec focus on its conveying, drying and moisture equipment. Vinyl industry honors 30 companies for sustainable strides Goal of voluntary initiative is to raise bar for industry through third-party certification of green products, processes and operations. Decking maker Trex marks milestone for $400M construction project Hiring is under way for some of the 500 jobs to be created at an Arkansas site for decking and railing production, plastic film recycling, warehousing and offices. An EPP Space Brick for building blocks on the moon Modular system for living in space comprised of expanded polypropylene. First up for students at Milacron Academy: Reassemble this press The advanced manufacturing program not only creates an employee pipeline, but students don't have to leave their school campus their senior year. Hypsole launches 3D printed cleat guards Sports footwear startup founded by former Division I runner who sees sizable category of athletes wanting style and performance. ADS subsidiary Infiltrator grows with Orenco acquisition The deal is expected to speed ADS' growth in onsite septic wastewater management. LightManufacturing uses solar power to rotomold off the grid The SRM4 has more powerful heliostats — wirelessly-controlled, sun-tracking mirrors to concentrate solar-thermal power — and is so compact it can be transported as a factory in a box. Load More