PLASTICS continues to successfully connect elected officials with our member companies among their constituencies, increasing awareness of the contributions our industry makes in their districts and communities.
Recently, State Senator John Velis of Massachusetts toured Placon’s facility in West Springfield, Massachusetts, hosted by General Manager, Brian Witkowski. They discussed a wide range of legislative and plastics issues, with Senator Velis sharing his commitment to being an advocate for the industry and the facility in his district.
In New Jersey, State Senator Vin Gopal visited Mazza Recycling Services for a tour of Mazza's recycling center and operations, showcasing the dedicated work of their employees. Danielle Fortunato, Director of State Affairs, attended both visits, highlighting PLASTICS state legislative priorities.
PLASTICS is committed to collaborating with state and federal elected officials, and works to facilitate site visits with our member companies nationwide. The more policymakers know about the presence and significance of our member companies in their districts, the better informed they will be when considering legislation or regulations affecting our industry and employees.
For assistance in arranging a legislative visit for your facility, please contact Pearce Crosland, PLASTICS' Director of Government Affairs.
Massachusetts State Senator, John Velis, visiting Placon's West Springfield facility
New Jersey State Senator, Vin Gopal, visiting Mazza Recycling Services
Krieger Honored by Plastics News
Patrick Krieger, PLASTICS' VP of Sustainability, has been named to the Plastics News list of 2024 Notable Leaders in Sustainability. A true ambassador for sustainability efforts, Krieger told Plastics News he is grateful for the collaborative opportunities his position with PLASTICS offers:
"Being able to work in the Association is a unique privilege, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues from diverse companies throughout the value chain," Krieger said. "You get to help people come together, reach agreement and ultimately [ideally] make a difference. Working in plastics in particular is great because the industry is in such an important time right now, facing a lot of pressure and new expectations. This requires innovation, not just of new materials, but also new businesses, products and services."
Upcoming from PLASTICS
PLASTICS and the Vinyl Institute will once again convene to bring you Vinyl Week, combining the PLASTICS Vinyl Compounders Conference and the Vinyl Institute Sustainability Summit into one, must-attend event. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with executives from global companies, policymakers, and peers from across the supply chain focused on the future success of the vinyl industry. Vinyl Week gathers the industry under one roof so attendees can make the most of their time on-site. See the entire agenda and register here.
The nomination period for the 2025 Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards has opened! Apply today to be recognized as one of the leaders in sustainable design, material, or end-of-life. Your innovations in plastic materials, products, or manufacturing processes will be judged by hand-selected industry experts. Be sure to enter your nomination by January 17th. You can view the judging criteria, past award winners, and more at the award webpage.
Welcome New PLASTICS Members
Plastics Extrusion Machinery is one of the leading manufacturers of downstream extrusion equipment in the U.S. PVC pipe and custom profile industries. The company has over 200 years of combined experience in engineering and skilled manufacturing staff, and employs some of the most knowledgeable people in the plastics industry, from mechanical engineers, designers, fabricators, and assemblers to sales, marketing, customer support, and human resources.
Rubicon is a leading provider of software-based waste, recycling, and fleet operations products for businesses worldwide. With more than 100,000 service locations, Rubicon focuses on developing software solutions that bring new transparency to the waste and recycling industry, encouraging customers to make data-driven decisions that lead to more efficient and effective operations as well as more sustainable outcomes.
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