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.
Hollee Keller
All Things Data
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.
Rotomolding sales keep rolling forward
It's time for our annual ranking of North American rotational molders. This week we publish the top 100, but online we have the full data on 118 firms. Let's take a look behind the numbers.
Extruders turn in an impressive year
Let's take a look at some industry numbers, which help explain why 93 percent of our ranked firms show sales increases.
Make room for three more in the top 100
There are 103 firms in the top 100 this year, thanks to several ties at No. 99.
What's up with Wyoming?
I wanted to see how many plants are in my stomping grounds. A quick look by zip code shows: 36 right here in Akron, Ohio, and 65 near our Michigan headquarters, for 75 and 122 total plants respectively.
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