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Global Business Trends: 2022
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) annual Global Trends report analyzes U.S. trade data on an industry-wide and segment-specific basis for 2021 and also provides a peek at 2022. The U.S. plastics industry is still a major player in world trade. This report features key findings that will arm you with the information needed to move in 2023.

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Released: October 2022

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Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S.: 2022
The 2022 Size & Impact report, detailing the plastics industry's contributions to the U.S. economy and providing an industry forecast, is now available for download. According to the latest data, plastics, the eighth largest industry domestically, accounts for nearly one million jobs in the U.S. and $395 billion in shipments.

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Released: September 2022

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2021 Size and Impact: Specialized Datasets
Released in conjunction with the 2021 Size & Impact report and its accompanying data appendices, these specialized datasets provide national and state-level data on 11 specific sectors of the U.S. plastics industry. Curious about the capital expenditures last year in plastics bottling manufacturing in New Jersey, or want to discover the value add of custom compounding purchased resin in Indiana? Download the report today and gain essential industry insights that’ll help propel your business.

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Released: November 2021

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Global Business Trends: 2021
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) annual Global Trends report analyzes U.S. trade data on an industry-wide and segment-specific basis for 2020 and also provides a peek at 2021. The U.S. plastics industry is still a major player in world trade. This report features key findings that will arm you with the information needed to move in 2022.

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Released: October 2021

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Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S.: 2021
The 2021 Size & Impact report, detailing the plastics industry's contributions to the U.S. economy and providing an industry forecast, is now available for download. According to the latest data, plastics, the eighth largest industry domestically, accounts for nearly one million jobs in the U.S. and $395 billion in shipments.

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Released: September 2021

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Safety Reqs for Granulators, Strand Pelletizers and Dicers
ANSI/PLASTICS B151.11-2021 Safety Requirements for Granulators, Strand Pelletizers and Dicers Used for Size Reduction of Plastics

The requirements of this standard apply to the manufacture, care and use of granulators, strand pelletizers, dicers, and single shaft rotary grinders used for the size reduction of plastics through the use of a rotary cutting action. The equipment can be actuated either manually, mechanically, hydraulically, electrically, pneumatically or by any combination. This standard does not apply to other types of shredders or to pulverizers.

Date of Publication: April 2021
Format: PDF, 47 pages.

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Industry Guidance for Recycled Plastics for Food-Contact
Industry Guidance for Recycled Plastics in Food-Contact Applications

FDCPMC Supply Chain Communication for Recycled Applications in Packaging (SCCRAP) Workgroup has completed the guidance document – ‘General Information for Industry on Supply Chain Communication for Recycled Plastics in Food-Contact Applications’. These guidelines are intended as a general roadmap for understanding regulatory compliance requirements applicable to post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in food-contact packaging.

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Test Procedures for the Flexible Vinyl Industry
The library of “Test Methods for the Flexible Vinyl Industry,” produced by Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Flexible Vinyl Products Division (FVPD) Technical Committee, is a compilation of over 50 useful, non-routine analytical tests for flexible PVC. This book features methods that will produce quantitative results for determining numerous material characterizations. Categories of these test procedures include: 1. Raw Material Testing 2. Vinyl Dispersion (Plastisol) Preparation 3. Vinyl Dispersion (Plastisol Characterization) 4. Processing/ Fusion 5. Fused Compound/ Part Characterization

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B151.27 Safety Requirements for Robot / IMM Systems
ANSI/PLASTICS B151.27-2021 Safety Requirements for Robot / Injection Molding Machine Systems

This American National Standard specifies the safety requirements for the design, implementation, set-up, operation, maintenance and modification of robot / Injection Molding Machine (IMM) systems. A robot / IMM system is comprised of a robot system(s) operating within the volume of the mold area guarding of an IMM.

Date of Publication: 19 March 2021
Format: PDF, 36 pages.

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Global Business Trends: 2020
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) annual Global Trends report analyzes U.S. trade data on an industry-wide and segment-specific basis for 2019 and also provides a peek at 2020. The U.S. plastics industry is still a major player in world trade. This report features key findings that will arm you with the information needed to move in 2021.

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Released: October 2020

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AR-106 Mold Finish Guide *NOTICE* In an effort to protect our community from COVID-19 (coronavirus), our staff are working remotely. Orders will ship in approximately 5 business days. Molded, ABS plastic plaque. Shows typical surface finishes to aid in communication with customers. Includes: A-1 (Grade #3 Diamond Buff); A-2 (Grade #6 Diamond Buff); A-3 (Grade #15 Diamond Buff); B-1 (600 Grit Paper); B-2 (400 Grit Paper);... Details

AR-106 Mold Finish Guide

***NOTICE*** In an effort to protect our community from COVID-19 (coronavirus), our staff are working remotely. Orders will ship in approximately 5 business days.

Molded, ABS plastic plaque. Shows typical surface finishes to aid in communication with customers.
Includes: A-1 (Grade #3 Diamond Buff); A-2 (Grade #6 Diamond Buff); A-3 (Grade #15 Diamond Buff); B-1 (600 Grit Paper); B-2 (400 Grit Paper);... Details