Safety Toolbox Talk – Hand Tool Safety 8/24/22
Why is it important? One of the key issues associated with hand tool safety is choosing and using the right tool. Unfortunately, many people use tools improperly,...
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August 24, 2022
August 2022 Plastics Market Update
Market demand is up by sector with automotive and appliances are still holding demand, expecting to fill the pipeline and warehouses through the end of the year....
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August 4, 2022
Safety Toolbox Talk – Fire Safety 8/7/2022
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE Eliminate workplace fire hazards: Damaged electrical outlets, cords, cables, etc.Overloaded outlets and circuitsCombustible...
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July 8, 2022
June 2022 Plastics Market Update
As we reach the summer of 2022, we see overall demand remaining solid, while prices start to stabilize or only slightly increase for engineering resins. However, Benzene is...
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June 28, 2022
Sustainability Terms – The Basics
Sustainability has been the backbone of Star Plastics since our humble beginnings in 1988. Starting in the industry as a post-industrial recycling company, we know the ins...
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June 7, 2022
May 2022 Plastics Monthly Market Update
Plastics Market Update May 2022 Demand is looking solid through the end of the year, but at the same time, the economy is slowing down. The back log of orders is what...
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May 2, 2022
April 2022 Plastics Market Update
As we move into the second quarter of 2022, the Eastern European War has slowed the economy across Europe to a crawl, energy costs are up 5-fold, and supply for polymers and...
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March 28, 2022
March 2022 Plastics Monthly Update
Pigments and Additives We’re seeing the same story as last month with specific additives – FR and fiberglass specifically. The fiberglass and FR shortages will...
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February 22, 2022
Star Continues Growth with $5M Equipment Investments
Star Plastics’ growth continues with the installation of the first of two new twin screw extruders at its North American facilities. This new addition marks the first phase...
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