PMM's Top Stories in August

Sept. 2, 2025
Cybersecurity, reaction to the Global Plastics Treaty talks and a profile of Currier Plastics drew readers' attention.

In August, readers were interested in our series on cybersecurity for plastics processors, reaction from around the industry to the collapse of the Global Plastics Treaty talks, and the results of a Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing poll showing many processors have open capacity for new business and reshoring. We also reported on Peter Gardner's retirement plans, how the new U.S. tax law can benefit you and more.

Did you miss any of our Top Stories? Click on the headlines below to catch up.

Currier Plastics invests and grows  

The company has moved into the demanding health-care market after getting its start in blow molding with hotel amenities. 

 

Poll: Many processors have capacity available 

Customers say those looking to reshore are likely to find a company that can take on their project, according to this Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing poll. 

 

Global Plastics Treaty talks stall; industry calls for practical, science-based path forward  

One expert warns lack of international alignment threatens recycling investment and circular economy progress. 

 

Hackers take aim at manufacturers 

Anyone can fall victim, but you can take many proactive measures to thwart potential attacks.

 

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. acquires Addex  

Addex will continue to operate independently under its existing name, with new leadership. 

 

Dri-Air's Jason Sears carries on family legacy 

He learned the business and customer service from father Charlie, and has brought his own innovations to the company's products. 

 

Provisions in new tax law could boost plastics processors 

Take advantage of deductions for equipment purchases, buildings, research and more. 

 

Wittmann loans smart IMM cell to Penn State Behrend  

Students will use it in plastics engineering classes to gain hands-on experience. 

 

Peter Gardner plans retirement from LS Mtron 

He joined the company in 2021 and helped it grow to a 10 percent U.S. market share. 

 

Cybersecurity requires both experts, tools 

Outside firms, internal experts can provide support to protect manufacturers' IT systems.