PLASTICS Voices Strong Opposition to White House Position Change on Production Caps
Matt Seaholm
In an unfortunate policy shift, the White House recently announced the United States now supports limiting virgin plastics production as part of UN Global Plastics Agreement negotiations. PLASTICS responded swiftly with a strong statement from CEO, Matt Seaholm.
The statement included, “The White House’s misguided reversal in support of plastic production caps is not only impractical but directly harmful to all U.S. manufacturers and will get us no closer to reaching our shared environmental goals….Furthermore, this reversal has undermined U.S. negotiators’ influence in UN negotiations as other countries know this extreme position will not receive support in the U.S. Senate.”
Early-Bird Pricing Available Through August 28th
Register for the National Plastics Conference by August 28th to get special early-bird pricing for this first-ever event! Attend the inaugural National Plastics Conference and gain insights from industry leaders on critical trends and challenges set to impact your organization. From decoding complex regulations like EPR to growing a future-ready workforce, this conference is packed with actionable knowledge to maximize your business opportunities. Equip your team with industry best practices and forge valuable connections that drive innovation and growth.
National Plastics Conference Announces Keynote Speaker, Chris Dyer
After years of research and countless interviews with top leaders across industries, Chris Dyer has uncovered seven key ingredients that matter in every workplace. He'll share the things leaders can do to better improve culture and make a real difference, from the C-suite down to new managers. These unconventional factors have the power to transform any culture, and kickstart productivity, performance, and profits.
Held the first Friday in October, with events continuing throughout the month, Manufacturing Day puts the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers on display. Companies and educational institutions nationwide are encouraged to open their doors to students, parents, educators, and community leaders. More information and resources about how your company can host an event are available online. Please contact Madeline Kramer at PLASTICS to let us know if your company will be participating. You can also check out the PLASTICS blog for an article about one member's excellent Manufacturing Day event from 2023.
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Virtual Events from PLASTICS
Regulatory Webinar: PFAS Reporting Requirements
Aug 27th | 2:00 p.m. ET
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a regulation compelling all manufacturers and importers of PFAS and PFAS-containing articles from any year since 2011 to report comprehensive details to the EPA. This includes chemical identity, uses, environmental and health effects, worker exposure, and disposal methods. Do you know how this regulation could potentially impact your business operations? Join the PLASTICS staff and leading attorneys from Keller and Heckman, LLP for an in-depth analysis of the new regulation. Register free today.
Committee on Equipment Statistics 2024 Meeting
September 17th – 18th
Sign up for the 2024 PLASTICS Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) meeting. Get an update from Chief Economist Perc Pineda and hear the latest on CES projects, plus a review of reporting definitions and data reporting practices. Join us for an impactful discussion around expanding CES program categories, reporting companies, and more.
Welcome New PLASTICS Members
Fow is a high-technology enterprise established in 1978. In addition to 130 employees, including a technical R&D and engineering team, Fow has more than 80 types of equipment ranging from CNC milling machines, high-speed CNC machines, side milling, boring lathes, and laser label machines to injection machines of different tonnages. The company’s in-house team can make product designs, offer prototypes by 3D printing, manufacture the molds after mold-flow analysis, and run mass production after testing molds and samples confirmation.
TCI has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance fluoropolymer films, laminates, and composites since 1985. Their products are designed to work in the most demanding environments and are especially suited for harsh chemical and thermal conditions. Using their proprietary, all-PTFE CrossFilm™ material, TCI provides textile solutions unaffected by chemical exposure. TCI’s 100% PTFE CrossFilm™ barrier materials are a unique solution for industries requiring non-porosity, flexibility, tear-resistance, and weldability.
