Plastics
MO: State Expansion Projects to Create 272 Jobs, $32,175,00 Investment
June 18, 2018
Companies in diverse industries will expand, develop in Missouri locations, aided by state incentives. more >>
VA: SchaeferRolls, Inc. to Invest $12M, Create 31 Jobs in City of Covington
June 7, 2018
Producer of polymer-based roll covers & wholly owned subsidiary of SchäferRolls GmbH & Co. KG to open City of Covington 40,000-sq-ft mfg op. more >>
PA: IRIS USA Breaks Ground at $83.6M, 95-Job Luzerne County Location
May 29, 2018
Manufacturer & distributor of injection-molded plastic products to construct a 500,000-sq-ft facility, create 95 PA jobs, 1st on U.S. east coast. more >>
TX: Lane Enterprises to Invest $16.3M, Hire 21 at New Temple Mfg Facility
May 21, 2018
Lane to build on a rail-served, 21-acre site in the Temple Industrial Park, produce High Density Polyethylene Pipe & corrugated metal pipe. more >>
Wilkes County, North Carolina, Airpark
December 18, 2015
22 acres, shovel ready for aviation related business, paved taxiway, all utilities, 6,200’ runway with full instrument landing 24/7. more >>
PLASTICS Releases Bioplastics Report, Calls for Research and Innovation
May 24, 2018
New U.S. consumer survey shows increased understanding and support for bioplastics in the marketplace. more >>
Reshoring Initiative 2016 Data Report
May 16, 2017
Reshoring exceeded offshoring in 2016: policy changes needed to maintain momentum says Reshoring Initiative’s 2016 Reshoring Report. more >>
PLASTICS Releases Plastic Bottles Report
April 5, 2017
Report, Plastic Bottles Today: Innovating to Reach Today’s Consumer, shows demand for plastic bottles continues to grow in U.S. more >>
Plastics Industry Association: Plastics Industry Adds Jobs, Outpaces Mfg as a Whole
February 16, 2017
U.S. plastics industry remains third-largest manufacturing sector overall, accounts for $418.4B in shipments & 954,000 workers in 2015. more >>
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Case Studies
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Mississippi Works — and Delivers |
 | Case study | December 31, 2011
North Port, Florida: New Development and Rapid Growth Makes this Buzzing Community a Great Place to Achieve Anything |
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Joplin, Missouri: Big City Life in Small Town Joplin | |
| Case study | October 31, 2007
Louisiana: Forging the Next Link | |
White Papers
| White Paper | February 16, 2017
12 Mistakes to Avoid in Site Selection | |
| White Paper | May 24, 2012
Ernst & Young LLP's 2012 US Investment Monitor Shows Increased Investment in New Facilities and Jobs | |
| White Paper | April 16, 2012
The Pew Center on States: Evidence Counts: Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth | |
Articles
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July 2, 2018
Light Manufacturing Packs a Punch in U.S. Economic Development Light manufacturing isn’t a lightweight when it comes to growing economies around the U.S. Take a look at how it's making a big impact. More>> |
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February 26, 2018
“Grade A” Workforce Training Resources U.S. businesses know there's a drought in skilled labor. The good news is great community training resources exist. Here are several examples. More>> |
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December 18, 2017
Logistics, Plastics & Fabrication Projects: Testimony to Louisiana’s Appeal Learn about the companies that have found great success in Louisiana and think how your business might proper there, too. More>> |
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December 18, 2017
Site Selection for the Dynamic Plastics Industry Every business has a stake in the plastics industry: it plays a pivotal role in the American economy. There's a lot to learn here. More>> |
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February 27, 2017
Idaho is Moving at the Speed of Business Take a look at how Idaho’s economy is accelerating and attracting companies of all kinds that enjoy the ease of doing buiness in the state. More>> |
