Irrigation
Precision Molded Plastics Inc. of Upland, Calif., has invested in more electric presses, boosted quality efforts and expanded employee training.
Mexican pipe and PVC resin producer Mexichem SAB de CV has agreed to acquire 80 percent of Israeli irrigation giant Netafim Ltd. from private equity firm Permira and other minority stakeholders.
Timewell Drainage Products, a family-owned and operated high density polyethylene pipe producer based in Timewell, Ill., has expanded its customer reach and added blow molding capabilities with the acquisition of Midwest Plastic Products.
Heavy snow is likely to blame for bringing down part of the roof of a Charter Plastics Inc. facility in Titusville, Pa., about 3 p.m. March 3.
India's Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd. and Israel's Metzerplas have formed a technology partnership to jointly develop drip irrigation machinery, seeing opportunities in supplying the water-saving equipment to farmers in developing countries.
Custom profile extruder Geist Plastics Inc. is changing its name to Lincoln Plastics, the company announced Oct. 23.
The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) certified the first two businesses — a pipe extruder and a fittings producer — to meet requirements of its new Sustainable Manufacturing Conformity Assessment Program (SM-CAP).
Indian plastic pipe maker Astral Poly Technik Ltd. is making significant investments in new capacity, including setting up its first plant in South India, as it expects that the country's new government will dramatically speed up home building programs.
Nidaplast LLC has opened offices, warehouses and a workshop in Port St. Lucie, Fla., to speed delivery of composite and environmental products made at its headquarters in Thiant, France, to U.S. customers.
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