Counting all the numbers in the 2019 recyclers ranking
Adding up all that data, we tracked 13.1 billion pounds of recycled material in this list, with more than 78 percent being reprocessed.
Hollee Keller
All Things Data
Plastics News is looking for women-owned businesses
The directory will provide information that can drive discussions to help PN determine editorial coverage to support the range of people within the industry.
Mining data nuggets from thermoforming
In researching our recent 24th annual thermoformers ranking, which ran in February, I started gathering some data points from 1994 to compare with the reported 2018 fiscal year.
Thermoforming, dollars and doggies
Plastics News has published our 24th annual ranking of North American thermoformers with the top 100 in this week's issue. We've got data for all 225 companies online.
2018 by the numbers
Total sales ranked for North American processors was $126.7 billion for the 2017 fiscal year. That's up 3.5 percent or $4.3 billion dollars from the $122.4 billion reported for 2016.
Changes aplenty with compounders
This week we publish our updated annual directory of 210 compounders and concentrate makers. This sector loves change, and so does Plastics News.
A big year for blow molding
This week, Plastics News publishes its annual ranking of North American blow molders. Here is a look at some of the numbers behind the ranking: 125 firms are listed with total combined sales of $18 billion.
Putting PN estimates in the right ballpark
I get asked a lot about why some companies aren't in Plastics News rankings. The answer is always the same: "Not enough information."
Mold makers growing at double-digit rate
While 58 percent of mold makers reported no change in sales, 34 percent saw sales increase an average of 13 percent.
Mold makers: A sneak preview
We welcome several new molders to our listing this year. Say hello to Union Tool & Mold Co. of Maplewood N.J.
How to get ahead in film and sheet? This year it's M&A
There are 171 firms ranked in this year's film and sheet ranking with combined sales of $36.2 billion, that's a 3 percent increase from last year. Film makers saw an average gain of 7 percent, but the real story is from firms added to the list.
Don't underestimate the power of rotomolding
Thermoformers have seen the biggest gain in average sales per company, but rotational molders have seen the biggest gain for the mid-point of sales levels.
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