Plastics
SC: QM Group to Expand Orangeburg County Operations, Create 37 New Jobs
February 21, 2019
The QM Group announced an expansion of its existing Orangeburg County plastic injection molding operations. more >>
SC: Ortec Expands Anderson County Operations, Creating 18 Jobs
February 18, 2019
Ortec, a leading biomaterial and polymer technology company, intends to invest $20 million and create approximately 18 new jobs in Anderson County. more >>
NM: Sterile Glove Manufacturer Coming to Navajo Reservation Area, Bringing 350 Jobs
February 4, 2019
A joint venture involving a South Korean company is expanding to Church Rock on the Navajo Reservation, bringing 350 jobs. more >>
NC: Era Polymers Corp. to Open Facility in Gaston County, Creating 20 New Jobs
January 25, 2019
Era Polymers Corporation will open its first industrial facility in the United States, creating 20 new jobs in Gaston County. more >>
Little Canoe Creek Mega Site
January 28, 2019
1100 acres designated as an Alabama Advantage Site. Largest site in North Alabama. 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 Transportation Report, Explores Trends in the Sector
February 25, 2019
The Plastics Market Watch Report—Watching: Transportation highlights an increased demand for plastics in a number of modes of transportation. more >>
Plastics Machinery Shipments Up 4.1% in Q3 of 2018
January 7, 2019
The plastics machinery shipments in North America continued to increase in the third quarter according to the Plastics Industry Association. 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 >>
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January 31, 2019
Site Selection for the Vital Plastics Industry When it comes to plastics, a lot of public attention tends to focus on single-use products, such as grocery bags and drinking straws, and the often... More>> |
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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>> |
