by Molly Ritchie | Aug 25, 2022 | Safety Tips, Star News
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, by trying to improvise with what they have on hand. Also, many people view hand tools as simple to use,...
by Molly Ritchie | Aug 24, 2022 | Star News
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. Alternatively, housing starts are down 20% year-to-date, with interest rates staying steadily high. Also,...
by Molly Ritchie | Aug 4, 2022 | Safety Tips, Star News
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE Eliminate workplace fire hazards: Damaged electrical outlets, cords, cables, etc.Overloaded outlets and circuitsCombustible objects in unsecured locations (included excessive trash and recycling)—keep these far from...
by Molly Ritchie | Jul 8, 2022 | Star News
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 expected to go up in the near term for Q3 (which is the precursor to PC, ABS and nylons), much...
by Molly Ritchie | Jun 28, 2022 | Star News
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 and outs of recycling. As a premier provider of custom compounded engineering-grade plastics, we...
by Molly Ritchie | Jun 7, 2022 | Star News
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 continues to drive demand. Manufacturers must keep producing to fill the pipeline of cars,...
by Molly Ritchie | May 2, 2022 | Star News
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 additives is difficult at best. This has global implications on costing and supply for nearly...
