Canadian Plastics

The April 2026 issue of Canadian Plastics is now out. We focus on the latest smart and AI technologies, with feature articles on extrusion, resin conveying, and chillers. issuu.com/annexbusinessm…

Injection molding machine maker Engel has delivered what it’s calling the largest injection press in the world to an unnamed customer. canplastics.com/plastics-proce…

North American plastics machinery shipments rose in Q4 2025, the third straight quarterly increase. canplastics.com/canplastics/no…

Toronto-based injection molder Gracious Living has acquired the intellectual property and assets of American Plastic Toys Inc., including all toy molds, digital assets, and brand trademarks. canplastics.com/canplastics/ca…

Auxiliary equipment maker Advanced Blending Solutions (ABS) has announced the full integration of the Thoreson McCosh brand into its operations, after buying it in 2020. canplastics.com/plastics-proce…

Canadian injection molding systems supplier Husky Technologies has named company veteran Robert Domodossola as its new president and CEO. canplastics.com/canplastics/hu…

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2026 Canadian Plastics Impact Awards! Nominations close February 27! Click to nominate a deserving person or innovation in your field: canplastics.com/awards/

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2026 Advance: Women in Manufacturing Awards! Nominations close February 14! Click to nominate a deserving woman in your field: lnkd.in/gQEFQt_c

North American robot orders rose in 2025, with companies from across the region ordering 36,766 robots valued at US$2.25 billion, according to new data from the Association for Advancing Automation. canplastics.com/economy/north-…

Vaughan, Ont.-based blow molder Easy Plastic Containers Corp. has been purchased by FirmaPak, which is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., for an undisclosed sum. canplastics.com/canplastics/on…

The Feb. 2026 issue of Canadian Plastics is now out, with feature articles on cobots in injection molding, common errors in purging, and the latest hot runner innovations. And check out our new design layout. issuu.com/annexbusinessm…

The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the Canadian government’s 2021 decision to list “plastic manufactured items” as toxic, allowing it to continue its ban on several types of single-use plastic items. canplastics.com/canplastics/fe…

Injection molding machine maker LS Mtron (@LSMtronUSA) has named Paul Caprio as president for Canada and the U.S. canplastics.com/canplastics/pa…

Heartland Polymers (@HeartlandPP) has appointed petrochemical industry veteran Joanne Swiggett as vice president, petrochemical commercial. canplastics.com/canplastics/he…

We’re launching the Canadian Plastics Impact Awards, celebrating some of the plastics professionals, ideas, and innovations that are making a positive difference in our sector. For details and entry forms, visit: canplastics.com/awards/

Check out our top 10 news stories of 2025: canplastics.com/canplastics/ye…

Canadian Plastics wishes you a safe and happy holiday season. We look forward to a successful and prosperous 2026!

Canada reverses course, scraps export ban on single-use plastics. canplastics.com/canplastics/ca…

Germany-based machinery manufacturer KraussMaffei Group has appointed Alex Li as its new CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2026. canplastics.com/plastics-proce…

Montreal-based custom injection molder Unicor Industries has been acquired by Canadian entrepreneur Shawn Johal for an undisclosed amount. canplastics.com/canplastics/ca…