Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Perc Pineda, chief economist for the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS).
Manufacturing

PLASTICS analyzes potential effects of EU tariffs

March 20, 2025
The proposed countermeasures could affect $5.9 billion in plastic resin and products, putting a potential $1.6 billion trade surplus at risk.
Haas
The Haas DM-3 drilling and milling machine has a 40-taper spindle and 18+1 tool changer.
Molds & Tooling

Haas DM-3 offers greater X-axis travel

Feb. 13, 2025
The drilling and milling machine has a compact footprint but can handle longer parts.
Oerlikon HRSflow
The V-Flow HRS controllers from Oerlikon HRSflow feature a user-friendly interface.
Molds & Tooling

V-Flow HRS controllers are user-friendly

Feb. 11, 2025
The Oerlikon HRSflow multizone controllers are precise and reliable.
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Manufacturing

Prepare now for potential tariff shocks

Feb. 5, 2025
Talk to your customers, assess your supply chain and develop contingencies.
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Manufacturing

Could Trump tariffs help or hurt plastics businesses?

Feb. 4, 2025
Opinions are mixed; while they could encourage reshoring, that won't happen overnight.
PCS Co.
PCS has added components to the F.I.T.S. line.
Molds & Tooling

PCS adds components to F.I.T.S. line

Jan. 30, 2025
The inserts are especially suited for prototyping and short runs.