PLASTICS Industry Association expresses concern about new tariffs

Urges trade policies that strengthen U.S. manufacturing PLASTICS President and CEO Matt Seaholm issued the following statement regarding the Trump…

Strong end to 2024 despite mixed signals for Manufacturing Technology

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the fourth quarter of 2024. According to…

RAYMOND announced Purdue as 2025 funding recipient for university research program

The Raymond Corporation has selected a new research proposal from Purdue University to receive funding through its University Research Program. After reviewing innovative…

Toyota Material Handling MidSouth’s forklift donation raises $40K for higher education

Toyota Material Handling MidSouth showcased its dedication to fostering the next generation of industry professionals by donating a 5,000-pound-capacity Toyota Core IC…

Fed holds rates steady amid rising demand for Manufacturing Technology

Today, the Federal Reserve announced that it would hold benchmark rates at a target range of 4.25% to 4.50% in…

AAR Reports Rail Traffic for the week ending January 25, 2025

Today, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 25, 2025. For this…

Polystyrene Recycling Alliance launches to expand recycling access and drive higher rates

Initiative aims for “Widely Recyclable Status” for polystyrene The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced the formation of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance…

NUCOR reports results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024

Fourth quarter and full year 2024 diluted EPS of $1.22 and $8.46, respectively. Fourth quarter and full year 2024 net…

2025 PTDA Foundation Scholarships focus on building a strong talent pipeline for PT/MC Industry

The PTDA Foundation has announced the launch of the second year of its scholarship program. The demand for talented individuals…

IFS announces outstanding 2024 financial results driven by increase in demand for Industrial AI

IFS has announces its strongest ever financial performance, for the year ending December 31, 2024. Sustained organic global growth fueled by…

AAR Reports Rail Traffic for the week ending January 18, 2025

Today, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 18, 2025. This week’s total…

Carolina Handling donates proceeds from holiday book sales to Literacy Together

Carolina Handling has donated proceeds from sales of its holiday pop-up book, Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop, presenting a $5,000 check to…

AAR applauds Patrick Fuchs STB Chairman Designation

AAR President and CEO Ian Jefferies issued the following statement on President Trump designation of Patrick J. Fuchs as Chairman of the…

PLASTICS Industry Association CEO: Eager to Work with New Administration, Collaboration and Protection of American Manufacturing

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released the following statement in response to the inaugural celebration of President Donald J. Trump…

AAR Statement on the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump

AAR President and CEO Ian Jefferies issued the following statement on the inauguration of Donald J. Trump and JD Vance…

December 2024 levels off with 138 new Industrial Manufacturing identified projects

Industrial SalesLeads released its capital project spending report, providing analysis and insights into current and upcoming investments across the industrial…

Port of Long Beach marks 20 years of leading green

After record year, State of the Port highlights success of 2005’s Green Port Policy The Port of Long Beach is…

The Future of Electrification Conference returns for its fourth year

ZAPI GROUP’s annual event will explore “Innovating for Change” and new electrification opportunities for global impact ZAPI GROUP has announced…

PLASTICS releases analysis: December jobs report

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released an official analysis of the December 2024 jobs report and its impact on the plastics…

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence up third consecutive month in January

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the January 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence…

2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

Free safety training is available at laddersafetytraining.org The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the only approved developer of safety standards for the U.S.…

FOX IV achieves sustainability milestone

FOX IV is proud to have achieved Scope 3 compliance of Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition.  Supplier LOCT is an…

AAR Reports Rail Traffic for the week ending January 11, 2025

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 11, 2025. For this…

Two Sides North America launches the Love Paper Campaign

Providing consumers with facts about paper’s sustainability and everyday value Two Sides North America (TSNA) has announced the launch of…

United Rentals to acquire H&E Equipment Services, Inc

$4.8 billion transaction will expand capacity in strategic U.S. markets and provides attractive risk-adjusted returns United Rentals, Inc. and H&E…