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Material Insights: Spring demand lifts HDPE; tariffs hold down recycled resin prices

6 days ago | plasticsnews.com | Don Loepp |Bridget Janis

Upcoming tariffs are affecting the recycled plastics market as PET imports see a pre-buying surge ahead of the July 8 deadline, reporter Bridget Janis said. Certain recycled materials, like flake and pellets, are exempt from tariffs, but recycled HDPE will still be subject to a 10 percent tariff. Janis also notes that seasonal demand is influencing the market with increased recycled PET use for beverages and recycled HDPE for spring construction.
Evertrak joins in strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of America

Jan 24, 2025 | plasticsnews.com | Bridget Janis

Evertrak LLC, a manufacturer of composite railroad ties made with recycled plastics based in St. Louis, has announced a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corp. of America. "By joining forces with Sumitomo, whose mission of enriching lives and sustaining the future aligns perfectly with our vision, we're positioned to create lasting impact in the North American railroad industry," said Tim Nooan, CEO and founder of Evertrak.
Recycled PET resin prices drop for the start of 2025

Jan 23, 2025 | plasticsnews.com | Bridget Janis

Prices for recycled PET pellets have decreased in North America due to seasonal demand. According to market sources in discussion with Plastics News, prices for clear post-consumer PET pellets have decreased by 4 cents and green post-consumer pellets fell by 2 cents. These pricing changes are being shown on this week's PN resin pricing chart"Prices are finally decreasing it feels like," a resin distributor in Midwest said.
ThermoFab focuses on near-shore manufacturing for new site in Mexico

Jan 8, 2025 | plasticsnews.com | Bridget Janis

ThermoFab Operating Co. LLC, a thermoformer and injection molder of heavy-gauge plastic enclosures, is opening a 50,000-square-foot facility in Mexicali, Mexico. The strategic expansion supports demand for near-shore manufacturing and is scheduled to open in mid-2025, according to the Shirley, Mass.-based company.
Dordan introduces fourth-generation family member to the business

Jan 8, 2025 | plasticsnews.com | Bridget Janis

A new generation is officially on board at Dordan Manufacturing Co. Inc., a Woodstock, Ill.-based custom thermoforming company. Julian Slavin, the grandson of Dordan CEO and President Daniel Slavin, has joined the company. "I am proud that at his young age he thinks enough of the company and the culture and wants to continue it," Daniel Slavin said in a news release. "What Julian has brought is an aggression with regards to his motivation for the growth of the company.
Agri-Plastics adds Smart Presico machine

Jan 7, 2025 | plasticsnews.com | Bridget Janis

Agri-Plastics USA LLC is expanding the company's custom rotomolding capabilities by adding a Smart Presico machine. The company expects this machine to drive more innovation and efficiency. "This isn't just another machine for us, it's a game-changer," said Brian Rawlings, general manager at Agri-Plastics, in a news release. "With the Smart Persico machine, we're raising the bar for what we can offer.
Spartech permanently closing Ohio facility with 102 employees

Jan 7, 2025 | plasticsnews.com | Bridget Janis

Spartech Plastics LLC announced the permanent closure of its Paulding, Ohio, manufacturing facility on Dec. 13. The facility has 102 full-time employees that will be either laid off or transferred. The staff was notified of the factory's closure on Dec 13. Layoffs will begin on. Feb. 11 and be completed on or before May 31, according to a worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) filing. The facility has no union.
Argi-Plastics adds Smart Presico machine

Jan 7, 2025 | plasticsnews.com | Bridget Janis

Agri-Plastics USA LLC is expanding the company's custom rotomolding capabilities by adding a Smart Presico machine. The company expects this machine to drive more innovation and efficiency. "This isn't just another machine for us, it's a game-changer," said Brian Rawlings, general manager at Agri-Plastics, in a news release. "With the Smart Persico machine, we're raising the bar for what we can offer.
Ohio molder AMfg Labs investing $1.1M in expansion

Dec 10, 2024 | plasticsnews.com | Bridget Janis

AMfg Labs LLC, an advanced manufacturing, research and development center, has invested over $1.1 million to expand its operations in Barnesville, Ohio in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development and Belmont County Port Authority. AMfg focuses on injection molding and 3D printing with high-performance materials.
Vietnamese housewares molder opening first US plant

Dec 10, 2024 | plasticsnews.com | Bridget Janis

Ever Home Plastics LLC, a subsidiary of Vietnam-based Vacane Home Concepts Inc., is opening its first U.S. production facility in North Carolina. Ever Home expects to invest $3.65 million and over the next four years create 46 new jobs in Rowan County, includes the city of Salisbury.