Jim Johnson [email protected] See All Staff Page Recent Stories ExxonMobil: Don't blame us for California's broken recycling system The petrochemical company pushed back against California Attorney General Rob Bonta's claims, saying the problem with plastics recycling lies at government's feet. California sues ExxonMobil over plastics, recycling California is suing ExxonMobil Corp., alleging the company has misled the public about plastics recycling for decades. Eastman seeks higher output for chemical recycling in U.S., sees hurdles for expansion in France Eastman Chemical Co. has been a major player in the chemical recycling of plastics as the Tennessee-based company works through three different projects. Tekni-Plex makes health care acquisition with Seisa Medical purchase The company's latest move in the health care sector is the company's 20th acquisition in the past decade. Geon takes ‘key step forward' with PolymaxTPE acquisition The purchase of PolymaxTPE provides Geon Performance Solutions with manufacturing facilities in Illinois and China. Economic development work nets two for Indiana county Delaware County, which includes the city of Muncie, has signed memorandums of understanding with two plastics firms based in Italy to expand in the United States. Resin distributor Formerra expands again, this time in Mexico Resin distributor Formerra L.L.C. is pushing into new markets and deeper into the Mexican market with the acquisition of Suministro de Especialidades. M. Holland selling 3D business after Ravago deal The resin distributor is divesting the business line to a unit of Nagase Group of Japan. Sur-Seal adds to aerospace offerings with Ameritape acquisition With its acquisition of Ameritape, Sur-Seal is pushing itself deeper into the aerospace industry. Myers Industries consolidates plants, faces earnings 'headwinds' Rotomolder Myers Industries combined two facilities in northern Indiana as the company looks to cut costs. Iconic foam Cheesehead hat gets new owner in Green Bay Packers The National Football League's Green Bay Packers is buying out the originator of the Cheesehead foam hat after more than 35 years in business. ExxonMobil weighing options for more chemical recycling capacity ExxonMobil Corp.'s plans to create 1 billion pounds of chemical recycling capacity has the company considering several locations currently. ExxonMobil starts production at Baytown chemical recycling plant The company's new facility is designed to recycle 80 million pounds of used plastics each year, a higher capacity than ExxonMobil said would be available when it first announced the project. Mocap spends millions to expand The Missouri-based maker of caps and plugs has built a new manufacturing site adjacent to its existing operations as part of a larger overall strategy. K show 2022 holds high expectations The leader of the K show exhibitors’ council sees pent-up demand for information as a key driver. Load More