
Don Loepp
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Editor of @plasticsnews and Editorial Director for Crain Communications’ Global Polymer Group.
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Joined October 2008
Exclusive report: Republic Services, Ravago pick Pennsylvania for new plastics recycling hub via @plasticsnews.
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The move includes the construction of a new facility and the renovation of an existing location.
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Onward Plastics adds second Ontario plant, new equipment via @plasticsnews.
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Onward Plastics has added a second facility in Waterloo, Ontario, and upgraded its fleet with a new 1,574-ton Haitian press to boost custom molding production.
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Dueling health studies on plastics in spotlight as treaty talks resume via @plasticsnews.
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As U.N. plastics treaty negotiations resume in Geneva, industry and scientists release dueling research over whether health risks from chemical additives should be part of the agreement.
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Neste, Ravago abandon chemical recycling project in the Netherlands via @SustainPlastics.
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Broome joins LightManufacturing to drive growth in solar-powered molding via @plasticsnews.
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Russ Broome, a former senior leader at the Society of Plastics Engineers and the Plastics Industry Association, has returned to the plastics industry as sales director for LightManufacturing, a...
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Biffa closes down plastics recycling plant in England via @SustainPlastics.
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Borealis hits pause on mechanical recycling plant at Schwechat via @SustainPlastics.
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Kickstart: Glenn Beall: A plastics pioneer and a generous spirit via @plasticsnews.
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Kickstart: From courts and fields to the plastics industry via @plasticsnews.
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Altium Packaging names John Mooers CEO as Sean Fallmann retires after 11 years via @plasticsnews.
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Altium Packaging appointed John Mooers as president and CEO following the retirement of longtime leader Sean Fallmann, who will stay on through year-end to aid the transition.
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K-Tech Solutions raises $6.4M in US IPO, eyes Southeast Asia expansion via @plasticsnews.
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Hong Kong-based K-Tech Solutions raised $6.4 million in its Nasdaq IPO to fund Southeast Asia expansion, product design growth and licensing of international toy brands.
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Om Raj Tech partners with Jimdi Plastics to expand US injection molding services via @plasticsnews.
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Om Raj Tech has partnered with Allendale, Mich.-based Jimdi Plastics, expanding its U.S. manufacturing portfolio with injection molding capabilities ranging from 110 to 1,100 tons.
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Trump waives Biden air emissions rules for plastic resin plants via @plasticsnews.
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The Trump administration has granted dozens of large plastic resin and chemical plants waivers from new air emissions rules put out under the Biden administration.
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Plastic pipe demand growing due to its ‘critical roles' via @plasticsnews.
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Plastic pipe demand in the U.S. is rising steadily, driven by infrastructure projects and material advantages, despite legal, environmental and market challenges.
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Pipe, profile and tubing sales: Flat is the new up via @plasticsnews.
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Despite shifting markets, rising resin costs and big plans, North America's extrusion leaders managed to deliver another year of basically unchanged sales.
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Pipe projects recognized for innovation via @plasticsnews.
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'This proves that plastic pipe in a myriad of applications can provide an economical, long-life, sustainable solution for nearly any project,' says trade group president.
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PVC, PE pipe makers expand recycling programs via @plasticsnews.
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PVC and polyethylene pipe producers are expanding recycling efforts in Texas and Georgia to support circular manufacturing and reduce plastic waste in construction products.
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