Plastics
IL: O2COOL Acquired By Maurice Sporting Goods; Relocation Plans Not Disclosed
November 15, 2018
Maurice Sporting Goods has acquired Chicago-based O2COOL. Financial terms and relocation plans weren’t disclosed. more >>
KY: Pounds of Plastic to Open in New Location, 54 Jobs in Owen County
October 26, 2018
Canada-based supplier to automotive & general manufacturing industries to locate in Owenton, KY, with $4.1+M investment. more >>
NC: POLYWOOD to Invest $35.3M, Create 384 Jobs in Person County
October 22, 2018
Mfgr of outdoor furniture made with recycled plastics to hire 384 in Person County, NC, open mfg and distribution center in Roxboro. more >>
TX: Plastipak Packaging to Grow Garland Plant with $10+M Expansion
October 19, 2018
Producer & supplier of plastic bottles to internationally branded co.s' ~400,000-sq-ft production facility will receive $10M investment. 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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White Papers
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Ernst & Young LLP's 2012 US Investment Monitor Shows Increased Investment in New Facilities and Jobs | |
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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>> |
