Press Releases

NewCo Plastics (“NewCo”), a portfolio company of White Wolf Capital (“White Wolf”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of PM Mold Company (“PM Mold”). Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, PM Mold is a highly regarded vertically integrated manufacturer of custom plastic injection molded parts and custom molds. For nearly sixty years, PM Mold has provided a comprehensive suite of manufacturing services from product design to final shipment for its cus

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Eastman has announced an agreement with Ethicon*, a Johnson & Johnson MedTech** Company, to source Eastman Renew materials for its medical device sterile-barrier packaging. This is an important step to help reduce waste in the healthcare system and contribute to a more circular future. With this agreement, Ethicon becomes the first healthcare company to use medical-grade Eastman Renew materials in its product packaging. "The companies worked closely to chart a path toward c

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Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, was represented today by David Clark, vice president Sustainability at Amcor, at the Global Plastics Summit in Chicago. Clark presented as part of the Keynote Panel entitled, "State of the Global Plastics Market – Producer and Processors Perspective". The panel consisted of senior leaders in the chemical industry who discussed their perspectives on major issues confronting the industry, includi

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Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announces Royalite® thermoplastic sheet provides permanent protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD). This product line features several material chemistries for manufacturing everything from shipping containers for sensitive software chips and aviation fuel caps to temporary floor material used during avionics assembly. Spartech's most popular thermoplastic ESD sheet, Royali

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Pexco LLC, a North American manufacturer of specialty plastics, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Performance Plastics Ltd. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio and founded in 1982, Performance Plastics is a molding company precision injection molding specializing in high performance, tight tolerance components for the most demanding applications within various industries including aerospace, defense, medical and life sciences, and precision manufacturing. In this regard, Pexco CEO S

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Spectrum Plastics Group (Spectrum), a global solutions provider for development through scaled manufacturing of critical polymer-based components and devices for medical and other demanding markets, is announcing the implementation of new business unit names to reflect the continued expansion into key market segments and provide an even stronger organizational alignment with customers. “These names more accurately represent the breadth and value we bring to the core markets th

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The study is primarily segmented into the five end-use segments where the following end products are considered:1.Pipes, tanks, and ducts (covers potable water pipes, sewage pipes, hot- and cold-water pipes, gas pipes, pipe fittings and joints, and water tanks and rainwater harvesting systems)2. Windows and doors (covers window frames, window glazing, interior housing doors, door frames, door knobs and handles, and door hinges)3.Wall coverings, claddings, and partitions (covers wall

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WM  today announced that it has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Avangard Innovative's U.S. business, which will operate as Natura PCR – an independent company expected to scale and grow recycling capacity to produce an estimated 400 million pounds per year of post-consumer resin (PCR) in five years. Through Natura PCR, WM expects to deliver new recycling capabilities for its customers and provide circular solutions for films and clear plastic wrap used commercially,

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Prospera Energy is primarily focused on optimizing hydrocarbon recovery through environmentally safe and efficient reservoir development methods and production practices. Restructured PEI has elevated gross production levels to 925 Boepd (750bpd) from 80bpd in the span of a year and a half. PEI has piloted horizontal laterals in order to assess and improve technical and economic efficiency to effectively capture the significant remaining reserves (400milion bbls). PEI’s primar

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Repeats Group B.V. a pan-European plastics recycling platform focused on the production of high-quality recycled low-density polyethylene ("LDPE") from post-industrial and commercial films, announced today that it has made an investment in Polimero Srl ("Polimero" or the "Company"), a producer of recycled LDPE located in northern Italy, close to Venice. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Repeats is a portfolio company of Ara Partners (&quo

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The global plastic waste management market is expected to grow from $34.13 billion in 2021 to $35.25 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.30%. The plastic waste management market is expected to grow to $41.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.09%. The plastic waste management market consists of the sales of plastic waste management services by entities (organizations, partnerships, and sole proprietors) that are used to provide disp

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M. Holland Company, a leading international distributor of thermoplastic resins and ancillary materials, announced expanded access to 3D printing filaments from Braskem, a global chemical and petrochemical company. M. Holland’s 3D Printing clients now have access to polyethylene (PE) and glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) filaments. Both materials deliver high printability, reduced warpage and shrinkage, and better interlayer adhesion than other filament options in the 3D printin

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