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The most immediate question may be how the U.S. approaches the global plastics treaty, which has its fifth and final scheduled negotiating session in late November in South Korea. Beyond that, Donald Trump's appointees could put forward big policy changes on chemical recycling, single-use plastics procurement and other areas at key agencies. And on economic policy, Trump has said he plans much bigger tariffs than enacted in his first term.
The Michigan company has added capacity and set a goal to exceed expectations "on American soil" as competitor DME restructures.
The average sales per company is up 5 percent over the previous year in this year's ranking of mold makers. While most companies reported little or no change, 22 percent did report gains.
The new equipment includes an injection molding machine and dryer.
Barnes' business portfolio includes hot runner companies Synventive, Thermoplay, Gammaflux and Manner, cube mold making specialist Foboha and system monitoring supplier Priamus.
As it approaches its 75th anniversary, LSR molder Moxness Products Inc. is looking to grow in aerospace, automotive and other markets.
MFG Day is officially the first Friday of October, but companies plan events for the whole month. The goal is to raise awareness about modern manufacturing and the fourth industrial revolution, which requires a skilled workforce for roles, such as bioengineers, data analysts and robotics technicians.
German auto supplier Grammer AG has sold Toledo Molding & Die Inc. for $40 million, six years after buying the company for $271 million.
Shawn Gross, currently president of the injection molder, will take over as CEO and chairman Nov. 1.
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.
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