PLASTICS Industry Archives

SPE officially joins Plastics industry association as new division

Polymart MagazineJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 2026

by Polymart MagazineJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 2026

SPE has officially joined the Plastics Industry Association as a new division, strengthening industry collaboration, innovation, and advocacy across the global plastics sector. Two major...

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Amara Industries Acquires Thomson Plastics

Polymart MagazineDecember 1, 2025December 11, 2025

by Polymart MagazineDecember 1, 2025December 11, 2025

Amara Industries has announced the acquisition of Thomson Plastics, a recognized leader in large tonnage injection molding in the Southeastern United States. This strategic acquisition...

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Piyush Goyal exhorts domestic plastics industry to double exports

Polymart MagazineNovember 17, 2025November 18, 2025

by Polymart MagazineNovember 17, 2025November 18, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal exhorted the Indian plastics industry to aim at doubling exports, focus on sustainability and adhere to international standards. In...

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Govt has withdrawn 14 BIS Quality Control Orders; Big steps for chemical, plastics, and textile sectors

Polymart MagazineNovember 14, 2025November 17, 2025

by Polymart MagazineNovember 14, 2025November 17, 2025

Government has withdrawn 14 BIS Quality Control Orders covering key chemical, polymer, and fibre-based materials. This will come into effect immediately from the date of...

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LYB Launches Pro-Fax EP410C: Unveils Polypropylene Performance

Polymart MagazineOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025

by Polymart MagazineOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025

LyondellBasell , a leader in the global chemical industry, has introduced Pro-fax EP410C, a new polypropylene grade designed to meet the evolving needs of packaging and...

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Plastics Groups Announce Merger

Polymart MagazineOctober 29, 2025October 30, 2025

by Polymart MagazineOctober 29, 2025October 30, 2025

Two leading organizations in the plastics industry have announced plans to merge, hoping to bolster advocacy messaging and improve workforce development. The Plastics Industry Association...

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India’s Plastics Industry Gears Up for a 4X Export Leap

Polymart MagazineOctober 24, 2025October 27, 2025

by Polymart MagazineOctober 24, 2025October 27, 2025

India’s plastics industry stands at the threshold of a defining decade. Once viewed primarily as a cost-efficient manufacturing hub, the sector is now stepping into...

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Expansion of partnership between Coperion and Brückner

Polymart MagazineAugust 22, 2025August 22, 2025

by Polymart MagazineAugust 22, 2025August 22, 2025

Brückner Maschinenbau, the world’s leading manufacturer of film stretching lines, has once again awarded Coperion a volume contract for ZSK twin screw extruders of the...

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PLASTICS Industry Association Expresses Concern About New Tariffs, Urges Trade Policies That Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

polymartadminFebruary 2, 2025March 24, 2025

by polymartadminFebruary 2, 2025March 24, 2025

PLASTICS Industry President and CEO Matt Seaholm issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China “The plastics industry...

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To support these initiatives, the PSRA will establish a Polystyrene Recycling investment and education fund aimed at expanding polystyrene recycling throughout North America. These investments will seek to develop and deploy innovative ways to enhance and modernize recycling systems. Alliance Launches to Expand Recycling Access and Drive Higher Recycling Rates

polymartadminJanuary 29, 2025March 24, 2025

by polymartadminJanuary 29, 2025March 24, 2025

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced the formation of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA), marking a significant step toward improving polystyrene recycling across the United...