SPI Bioplastics Council Reveals Bio-based Plastics Independent of Biofuels
Council challenges widely held perception that the bio-based plastics industry inextricably linked to, dependent on emergence of biorefining industry...
Industry News
NCBiotech Awards $3.58M in First Quarter
Start-up company loans, university tech commercialization lay groundwork for North Carolina jobs.
Growth in Wind Energy to Boost Operations, Maintenance Market
Value of O&M market expected to increase from $3B in 2008 to $19B 2020, says research and consulting firm GlobalData.
Gov. Cuomo Awards $54M to Fund Large Solar Power Projects Across State
NY-Sun initiative will fund 79 new projects that will add 64 megawatts of solar capacity in New York State.
US-Based Manufacturing: What Industries Will Grow and Where
NAIOP: Employment stabilization across manufacturing sector bodes well for overall economy, creates opportunity for real estate.
Web Seminar: Your Veterans: Skilled Workers for Job Creation and Growth
The International Economic Development Council-sponsored web seminar highlights the positive impact veterans can have on local economies.
Manufacturers Expect Growth, Survey Indicates
Manufacturing firms responding to the monthly Business Outlook Survey indicated improvement in business conditions.
BIO Applauds Senate Passage of 2013 Farm Bill
“Leveling the playing field for renewable chemical projects is especially important to revive America's manufacturing sector.”
AIAA Endorses CA Senate Space Flight Sales Tax Exemption Act for Econ. Dev.
Bill to exempt sales, use tax on equipment, materials used to construct facilities designed to launch and operate space vehicles.
Bioplastics Council Upgrades to SPI Committee Status
SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association recognizes bioplastics no longer a niche market, now a truly integrated part of plastics community.