Industry News

Report, Plastic Bottles Today: Innovating to Reach Today’s Consumer, shows demand for plastic bottles continues to grow in U.S.

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy study says MD could gain 68,000+ jobs, $3.75B in GDP from energy-efficiencey program.

American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) report: U.S. wind power has 2nd-strongest quarter ever for newly installed energy-generating capacity.

Growing concern about talent scarcity may be driving the increased use of automation and contingent workers, according to those surveyed.

U.S. plastics industry remains third-largest manufacturing sector overall, accounts for $418.4B in shipments & 954,000 workers in 2015.

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published three new cold-formed steel framing research reports available free.

Economic activity in mfg expanded in Jan. & overall economy grew for 92nd consecutive month, according to Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.

Report highlights support of more than $8B in U.S. exports and estimated 52,000 U.S. jobs by independent federal agency.

Program to create national network of at least 100 trained food hub mgrs & 60 tech assistance providers offering financial mgmt skills, resources.

Governors to work together over next year to develop complementary plans for building an EV charging network across key highway corridors.