Display Pack adds new recycling equipment
CEDAR SPRINGS–The plastic packaging manufacturer Display Pack announced the addition of a Starlinger deCON IV+ unit to improve its recycling capabilities. The unit, one of only four in the United …
TriMas closes Omega acquisition
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—Officials at TriMas Corp. (NASDAQ: TRS) announced the closing of the acquisition of Clinton Township-based Omega Plastics, a manufacturer of custom components and tooling for medical, as well as …
Keynote announced for SPE ACCE 2020 virtual event
TROY—The executive planning committee for the SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Expo (ACCE) is announcing the first keynote speaker for their ACCE 2020 Virtual Event, Sept. 9-11. Jose Chirino, American …
Recycling, sustainability the focus of new Crain publication
DETROIT—Crain Communications Inc. is launching a new brand to address the emerging recycling and sustainability focus of the global plastics industry. Sustainable Plastics will provide news and information that impact …
BASF exec to keynote SPE composites event
TROY—Gulay Serhatkulu, senior vice president for performance materials North America at BASF Corp., will deliver a second keynote address at the 19th annual Society of Plastics Engineers Detroit Section Automotive …
Hertlein inducted into Plastics Pioneers Association
SANTA FE, N.M.—Wayne Hertlein, a veteran plastics industry engineer, was inducted into the Plastics Pioneers Association during its recent spring meeting here. Hertlein, at left in the photo above, has …
Two business relocations to Michigan get state aid
LANSING – Two business expansions that will generate a total of $4.1 million in private investment and create 89 jobs in Michigan have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, …
SPE calls for nominations for automotive innovation awards
TROY — The Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers Is announcing a “Call for Nominations” for its 49th annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala, the oldest and largest recognition …
SPE Detroit Section names Hertlein as its 2018 Outstanding Member
TROY — Wayne M. Hertlein has been named the Outstanding Member for 2018 by the Detroit Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers. An SPE and SME member since 1981, …
Dasi Solutions Sets Injection Mold Webinar
PONTIAC — Dasi Solutions, the Pontiac-based provider of computer-aided engineering and 3D printing products and services, will hold a webinar, “Avoid Common Problems with Injection Mold Designs,” on Wednesday, Jan. …