Catherine Kavanaugh is a Reporter at Rubber & Plastics News. She focuses on themes related to manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, and legal affairs, covering topics such as building materials, recycling, and circular supply chains. Catherine's work has been featured in notable publications including Rubber News, Sustainable Plastics, and various Crain's business outlets.
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The family-owned company has been manufacturing pulverizing equipment since 1938.
From small automotive tool shop to contract manufacturer serving many markets, Eclipse Mold grows sales to $50 million.
Nordson reported record third-quarter sales as demand improved for polymer processing and packaging equipment and surged in semiconductor-related markets.
Cornerstone Building Brands Inc. is reducing its workforce at an extrusion facility in Kearney, Mo., and laying off 61 employees.
By: Catherine Kavanaugh
Westlake, Ohio-based Nordson Corp. reported record demand for polymer processing and packaging-related equipment during its fiscal third quarter.
ProVia LLC will invest $120 million to build a window manufacturing facility in Mocksville, N.C., that will create 400 jobs.
Three Michigan plastics companies are among 11 manufacturers receiving $21 million in grants to upgrade equipment and prepare for changing automotive supply-chain needs.
Quanex Building Products posted slightly higher third-quarter sales despite weak housing construction and rising raw material, energy and freight costs, while price increases helped offset flat volumes and tariff refunds.
Vic De Zen, founder and chairman of the Vision Group of Companies, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Vinyl Institute of Canada.
RJG Inc. is integrating the Imflux technology into its own operations, with plans to feature it at NPE 2027
