Plastics
WI: Nolato Contour to Invest $17.9M, Expand in St. Croix County, Hire 62
September 11, 2018
Plastics mfgr expanding facility in St. Croix County, WI, a $17.9M project, expected to create 62 jobs over the next three years. more >>
TX: LyondellBasell Begins $2B Construction of the World's Largest PO/TBA Plant
August 24, 2018
One of world's largest plastics, chemicals & refining co.'s broke ground on largest propylene oxide & tertiary butyl alcohol plant ever built. more >>
IL: Berlin Packaging Opens New Office & Warehouse in Lockport
August 23, 2018
Leading supplier of plastic, glass & metal containers & closures continues to add to its 6+M-sq-ft of warehouse space with new facility. more >>
MI: Three Business Expansions Create 91 Jobs, $115M Private Investment
August 7, 2018
Arconic expands in Whitehall, MI; Michigan Metal Coatings adds Port Huron Facility; & Diversified Engineering & Plastics locates in Jackson, MI. 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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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>> |
