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Sepro Mexico expands sales and service organization
by Canadian PlasticsThe France-based robotic automation maker is also integrating its Mexican operations more closely with its recently expanded North American hub in the U.S.
Thousands sign petition to bring back McDonald’s plastic straws in U.K.
by Canadian PlasticsA petition on the survey site 38 Degrees urges the restaurant chain to return to plastic straws.
Chroma Corp. founder Robert Swain dies at 90
by Canadian PlasticsAn expert in the area of pigments and colour additives, Swain was also inducted into both the Plastics Pioneers Association and the Plastics Hall of Fame.
Emterra Group named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
by Canadian PlasticsFor the fourth year in a row, the Burlington, Ont.-based waste management firm has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
Pregis invests $6 million for third blown film line in Michigan plant
by Canadian PlasticsThis third multilayer Windmoeller & Hoelscher line is in addition to the US$23 million outlay for two existing W&H lines at the Grand Rapids facility.
Magna invests $11.3 million to build new mirrors facility in Morocco
by Canadian PlasticsThe 61,400-square-foot facility in Kenitra represents an investment of $11.3 million by Magna and is expected to be operational by spring 2020.
Tekni-Plex is buying three Amcor manufacturing facilities
by Canadian PlasticsThe facilities – located in Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., and Ashland, Mass. – will provide a broad portfolio of sterilizable medical device packaging substrates including coated and uncoated Tyvek, heat-seal and cold-seal coated paper and films, medical grade laminates and die-cut lids and labels.
Vancouver may delay plastic straw ban until 2020
by Canadian PlasticsCity staff say they need more time to consult with businesses and persons with disabilities before enacting the ban.
German EU candidate proposes global ban on single-use plastics
by Canadian PlasticsBanning single-use plastics in the EU “is not enough” says Manfred Weber, Germany’s conservative candidate for the upcoming EU parliamentary elections.
Revenue down for PolyOne in first quarter, job cuts coming
by Canadian PlasticsThe challenging financial results have led the Ohio-based material supplier to reduce spending and to cut an unspecified number of jobs.
W. Amsler introduces first handled 64-ounce PET barrier growler for craft beer
by Canadian PlasticsIntroduced at the recent Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America show, the amber PET container is manufactured by W. Amsler at its Bolton, Ont. facility for packaging solutions provider JMS International Packaging.
Pretium Packaging acquires injection molder Olcott Plastics
by Canadian PlasticsThe purchase of Olcott is designed to bolster Pretium’s injection molding and personal care/beauty offerings.
Aurora Plastics buys TPE supplier Elastocon
by Canadian PlasticsHeadquartered in Springfield, Ill., Elastocon supplies thermoplastic elastomers, including grades for overmolding, injection molding, and high-performance specialty applications.
Investment firm Graham Partners acquires fourth thermoforming company
by Canadian PlasticsGraham Partners’ purchase of James L. Villa purchase comes on the heels of its acquisition of platform company EasyPak near the end of 2017 and subsequent purchases of Tray-Pak Corp. and Nuconic Packaging LLC.
NCI Building and Ply Gem renamed as Cornerstone Building Brands
by Canadian PlasticsNCI Building Systems Inc. and Ply Gem Parent LLC, which merged last year to became what’s being described as the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, has announced a name change to Cornerstone Building Brands.
Tool & die industry off to slow start in 2019: report
by Canadian PlasticsIn the first quarter 2019, the study said, mold shops experienced a slight utilization increase of 2% compared to Q4 2018 (77% to 79%), while die shop utilization dropped drastically from 85% to 74% in the same time frame.
Unilever aims for 50 per cent recycled content in N. American products
by Canadian PlasticsThe consumer packaged goods company’s new plan is designed to provide better choices for plastic packaging, add clear recycling instructions on packages, and launch a shopper education program in partnership with Walmart.
Emmerson Packaging named one Canada’s Best Managed Companies, again
by Canadian PlasticsFor the tenth year in a row, the Amherst, N.S.-based packaging supplier has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Automate trade show moving to Detroit in 2021
by Canadian PlasticsCurrently held in Chicago, North America’s largest automation show is moving to “Motor City” to accommodate rapid growth.
David Castañeda is new CEO of Elix Polymers
by Canadian PlasticsThe Spain-based manufacturer of ABS resins and derivatives has appointed Castañeda to replace Wolfgang Doering, who stepped down at the end of March.