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Demand for injection molding machines may follow manufacturing

By Megan Horst Hatch | Published: January 13, 2012

Plastic injection molding machines won’t be left out in the cold in light of recent manufacturing data. According to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), a trade group of purchasing managers, its manufacturing index rose to 53.9 in December from 52.7 in November for the U.S. Readings above 50 indicate expansion. The ISM further stated … Read More

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Uptick in consumer borrowing may extend to new and used machinery

By Megan Horst Hatch | Published: January 12, 2012

With consumer borrowing on the rise, demand for products made from new and used plastic injection machines is also predicted to increase. In a recent report, the Federal Reserve said total consumer borrowing increased $20.4 billion in November, representing the largest gain in a decade. In that same report, credit card debt grew $5.6 billion, … Read More

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Automotive sales up, injection molding hopeful

By Megan Horst Hatch | Published: January 10, 2012

Industry experts are projecting a growing demand for new and used injection molding equipment in the near future, thanks to growing sales for American car manufacturers. After several years of decreased sales, the U.S. automotive industry had a strong finish to 2011, with many car manufacturers posting sales increases from 2010. The Big Three – … Read More

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Plastic injection molding sector turning to medical supplies

By Megan Horst Hatch | Published: January 9, 2012

With increases in medical supplies projected for 2012, many plastic injection molding companies are looking to get a piece of the action. The medical supplies industry includes surgical and dental instruments, as well as disposable supplies, such as syringes, stents, implants, sutures, and gloves. Certain injection molding machines, such as Arburg’s ALLROUNDER, create disposable infusion … Read More

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Composite materials ready to spark demand for new and used machinery

By Megan Horst Hatch | Published: January 3, 2012

What does a bridge constructed from laundry detergent containers have to do with new and used machinery for plastics? Depending on your perspective, quite a bit. In the U.S., many roads and bridges are under repair, as projects that have been put off for years due to budgetary constraints are finally getting completed.  For some … Read More

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For oenophiles, plastic injection molded wine bottles are next big trend

By Megan Horst Hatch | Published: December 28, 2011

Whether in a pouch, bottle, or closure, injection molded plastic is gaining acceptance and is increasingly used in place of glass in the production and bottling of wine. Valued for its light weight and small size, plastic injection molded components and bottles for wine reduce shipping costs for vintners, resulting in significant cost savings. In … Read More

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Hasbro’s elimination of PVC in core packaging still good news for injection equipment operators

By Megan Horst Hatch | Published: December 28, 2011

Hasbro, Inc., one of the leading toy makers in the world, recently announced plans to eliminate polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from its new core product packaging beginning in 2013. Hasbro’s move away from PVC will not sideline new and used plastic processing equipment, however. Duncan Billing, Hasbro’s global chief development operator, stated the company would replace … Read More

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Will electric vehicles increase demand for new, used injection equipment?

By Megan Horst Hatch | Published: December 28, 2011

New and used injection equipment sales are set to benefit from an increase in production of electric vehicles. Sales of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are off to a strong start in the global automotive market, according to a recent report by Pike Research. HEVs and PEVs are projected to collectively … Read More

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Auto uptick to spur demand for injection molding machines

By Megan Horst Hatch | Published: December 28, 2011

New car sales are on the up-and-up in the U.S., providing welcome good news for the plastic industry. In November 2011, total automotive industry sales increased 14% from levels one year ago, according to a recent report by Autodata Corp. The outlook for the automotive industry has improved as more consumers are projected to buy … Read More

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China is “plastics-production machine,” nabs lead spot

By Jennifer Diaz | Published: October 14, 2011

China surpassed Europe in plastics production in 2010, says a new industry study. The study, commissioned by Plastics Europe, reports that in 2010, China put out over 23 percent of the world’s plastics products. With Europe at 22 percent for the same period, that makes China the new top dog in plastics production. But despite … Read More

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