Plastics
IN: 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics to Invest $22M for 155-New-Job Facility
September 1, 2017
Custom structural form molding mfgr to locate new facility in Bluffton in former home of Buckhorn; plans to hire many of its workers. more >>
KY: Stratus Plastics to Open $4M Manufacturing Facility in Morgantown
August 18, 2017
Western Kentucky’s Butler County will see 29 full-time jobs created by automotive supplier’s $4 million investment. more >>
OH: PureCycle Technologies to Build 60-New-Job, $150M Recycling Facility
July 26, 2017
Co. that utilizes innovative process for recycling polypropylene plastics to construct its 1st commercial-scale ops near Haverhill, OH. more >>
IN: German-Owned Mfg Co., American RENOLIT, Expanding in La Porte, Adding 30 Jobs
June 20, 2017
Manufacturer of high-quality plastic films investing more than $25M to expand and equip its current 220,000-sq-ft facility. 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 >>
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 >>
North American Plastics Alliance Celebrates 5 Years of Plastics Stewardship
October 28, 2016
Prior to 2011, the continent’s four leading plastics industry trade associations had no official forum where they could coordinate their efforts. more >>
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Case Studies
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White Papers
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Articles
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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>> |
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December 6, 2016
Strategies for Today’s U.S. Plastics Industry Site Selection Location strategy is critical in the plastics industry as the industry experiences changing trends. Here's what you need to know to thrive. More>> |
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September 28, 2016
Kentucky - Momentum, Resources, Location Key to Vibrant Future for Kentucky Industry Seeking to select a site in a state with economic momentum, moving in a positive direction toward the future? Then you need to discover Kentucky. More>> |
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September 26, 2016
Designated Sites Streamline Site Selection and Development Site selectors, here's a great tip. Designated sites can be a tremendous to get you into your new business location faster, with fewer headaches. More>> |
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July 28, 2016
Pennsylvania: Energized for Business Did you know? Pennsylvania’s energy resources are creating new opportunities for companies seeking convenient, economical power sources. More>> |
