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Fireside Chat: Plastics, the Circular Economy & Creating a More Sustainable World
The North American plastics industry is displaying a newfound attention to environmental issues: is it…
2020 Plastics Market Forecast: Automotive
Technological and Material Advancements Will Drive Automotive Market in 2020 and Beyond For the final…
2020 Plastics Market Forecast: Rotational Molding and Color & Compounding
Capitalizing on Opportunities in Rotational Molding and Color & Compounding In this installment of the…
2020 Plastics Market Forecast: Flexible Packaging
Mergers & Acquisitions, Shifting Global Trade Alliances, and Sustainability Driving Changes and Challenges in Flexible…
2020 Plastics Market Forecast: Wire & Cable and Electrical & Electronics
Market Managers Predict Continued Growth and Technological Advancement in Wire & Cable and Electrical &…
2020 Plastics Market Forecast: 3D Printing
Rapid Machine, Material, and Application Innovation Driving 3D Printing Market Transformation In this installment of…
2020 Plastics Market Forecast: Healthcare
Every December, M. Holland’s market managers take the time to reflect on the past year.…
M. Holland Signs Distribution Agreement with Henkel to Further Expand 3D Printing Portfolio
The partnership between M. Holland and Henkel supports clients with rapidly evolving 3D printing needs…
M. Holland Promotes Leaders in Resale Group to Advance Growth
M. Holland restructures resale team to optimize operations and guide expansion strategies Northbrook, IL, December…
A Half-Baked Explanation on Regulatory Compliance for Compounded Resins
The other day, I was in our “Town Center” – a room which serves as…
Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) and Its Impact on the Plastics Industry
There’s a transportation revolution that’s been shaking up the rail industry. It’s called Precision Scheduled…
Sustainability Takes Center Stage at K Fair 2019
Every three years, the global plastics industry gathers in Düsseldorf, Germany, for K Fair to…
M. Holland Company Restructures Distribution Sales Organization to Support Growth
M. Holland appoints Monica Christler and Samantha Stone as co-directors of sales to support expanding…
M. Holland Company Announces New Director, Distribution Sourcing, Michael Foldvary
M. Holland appoints Michael Foldvary to support further growth of its distribution business. Northbrook, IL,…
M. Holland’s Half Day of Service
They came, they saw… they packed. On September 11 and 12, Mployees from M. Holland’s…
A Summer of Learning at M. Holland
At M. Holland, we are invested in the future of the plastics industry. And we…
M. Holland Company Announces New Vice President, International, Eugenio Calderón
M. Holland appoints Eugenio Calderón to the newly created position of Vice President, International to…
The Year of Disruption: Takeaways From Financial Expert Marci Rossell
Is it even possible to predict a recession? Leading financial expert and former chief economist…
There’s No Time Like the Present to Finance Your Plastics Business
Smart financial strategies are critical to any company’s long-term growth, and despite disruption from global…
M. Holland Company’s Haleyanne Freedman Promoted to Market Manager of 3D Printing
Freedman will oversee the company’s 3D printing market strategy and lead the continued expansion of…
A “Grande” Day for Coffee Regarding Proposition 65
I received word via my friend Bernie Henn from Verisk3E recently that OEHHA, the governing…
What’s Next in 3D Printing? Mployees Share Key Takeaways From RAPID + TCT 2019
Members of the M. Holland team met in Motor City last month for RAPID +…
Introducing M. Holland’s Recently Promoted Executives
M. Holland recently announced updates to its organizational structure at the executive level. These changes…
Everything You (Never) Wanted to Know About FDA-Compliance but Were Afraid to Ask
Recently, I received one of the more interesting inquiries from one of our customers regarding…
Mployees Celebrate Earth Day Worldwide
M. Holland is proud to join organizations across the globe in recognizing Earth Day 2019.…
M. Holland Company Announces New Vice President of Operations Julian Wiles
M. Holland appoints Julian Wiles to support its North American business expansion and execute operational…
Fireside Chat: How to Attract and Maintain a Diverse Workforce in the Plastics Industry
The growing talent shortage facing the plastics industry was the chosen topic for the first…
M. Holland Announces Executive-level Promotions to Support Strategic Business Growth
Seven M. Holland executives were promoted as part of an update to the company’s organizational…
M. Holland Once Again Named Among Best Places to Work
It’s official — for the second year in a row, Plastics News has recognized M.…
M. Holland Enlists Michael F. Gumbko to Advance Efforts in Automotive Market
Michael F. Gumbko brings expertise and strategic relationships to M. Holland’s endeavors in the automotive…
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Missing Prop 65 Statement
I received a call the other day from one of our customers. He was agitated,…
2019 International Women’s Day: Shining a Light on the Women of M. Holland
Today we are proud to join thousands of companies around the globe in recognizing International…
Exciting Changes Ahead for M. Holland’s Wire and Cable Group
It’s the end of an era for M. Holland’s Wire and Cable group as Tom…
Upcoming Fireside Chat: Attracting and Maintaining a Diverse Workforce in the Plastics Industry
One of the greatest challenges facing our industry is a growing talent shortage. Plastics first…
2019 Market Trends Series: Rotational Molding and Color & Compounding
In the final installment of “2019 Market Trends: What’s Next for Plastics?”, Steve Emminger, market…
2019 Market Trends Series: Urban Expansion and New Technologies Helping Expand the Wire & Cable Market
In this installment of “2019 Market Trends: What’s Next for Plastics?”, our Market Manager for…
2019 Market Trends Series: Consumer Demands Driving Growth and Change for Film & Flexible Packaging
In this installment of “2019 Market Trends: What’s Next for Plastics?”, our Market Manager for…
2019 Market Trends Series: Another Transformational Year for the Automotive Market
In this installment of “2019 Market Trends: What’s Next for Plastics?”, our Automotive Market Manager,…
2019 Market Trends Series: Healthcare Faces Supply Chain and Tech Disruption
In this installment of “2019 Market Trends: What’s Next for Plastics?”, our Global Healthcare Market…
2019 Market Trends Series: What’s Next for Plastics?
As we usher in the new year, we spoke with each of M. Holland’s market…
Tracy Coifman Joins Hundreds in Puerto Rico for Beachfront Cleanup
When you live on an island like Puerto Rico, you are particularly conscious of the…
M. Holland Company Enters North American Distribution Agreement With Borealis
The new agreement supports both companies’ focused approach to continued growth in desired end-use markets…
Fireside Chat: The Capabilities And Versatility Of Open Platform 3D Printing Technology
With the expiration of patents on some of the original closed platform printing equipment, open…
The Mainstreaming Of Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is being used in the production of end-use parts and is transforming traditional…
M. Holland Adds BASF 3D Printing Solutions To Its Expanding 3D Printing Consulting Business
M. Holland signs agreement to distribute BASF’s trusted line of materials for industrial manufacturing 3D…
M. Holland Signs Distribution Agreement With 3DXTECH, Bringing Additional Materials Availability To Its 3d Printing Consulting Offering
The new agreement gives M. Holland clients access to an increasingly diverse network of 3D…
Tariff Series Part II: Tariffs And Plastics
In our last Tariff Series post, we covered the basics of the tariffs that are…
Achieving Supply Chain Excellence Amid Rising Trucker Workforce Shortages And Costs
An efficient, agile supply chain is vital for plastics businesses to remain competitive in today’s…
Cultivating the Future of Plastics Professionals
M. Holland recognizes that the future of the plastics industry relies on tomorrow’s graduates. Through…
M. Holland’s 2018 Summer Internship Program
At M. Holland, we recognize the future of the plastics industry relies on tomorrow’s graduates.…
Tariff Series Part I: The Basics
A year ago, a trio of hurricanes left polymer markets in chaos. Today the markets…
The State of the Trucking Industry FAQ
In several recent communications and blogs, we have highlighted the challenges impacting the transportation industry…
The Innovation Culture From Forbes’ Rich Karlgaard
On the final day of M. Holland’s 2018 Business Conference, Forbes publisher, columnist, and economics…
NAFTA Series Part IV: Pathways of Advocacy
This is the fourth and final article in M. Holland’s series about the North American…
M. Holland Completes Move To Form New Gold Standard Distribution Center In Northern Illinois
New center positions M. Holland and its clients for success amid increasing logistics challenges facing…
NAFTA Series Part III: Consequences of Negotiations
This is the third article in a series about the North American Free Trade Agreement,…
NAFTA Series Part II: The Current Debate
This is the second article in a series about the North American Free Trade Agreement…
“Shipper of Choice” Status, New TMS Investment to Deliver Benefits to MHC Clients
The current freight market is facing capacity shortages, and shippers are experiencing the repercussions; denied…
M. Holland’s Unstoppable Business Conference 2018 Kicks Off Next Week
Unstoppable is the theme of M. Holland’s 2018 Business Conference next week, where our leadership,…
NAFTA Series Part I: What Is It And Why Should We Care?
It would take a heavy dictionary to assemble all the acronyms used by the plastics…
Fireside Chat: Exploring the Growth and Opportunity in the Wire and Cable Market
While often considered a mature market niche, wire and cable is a growing segment of…
Overcoming the Trucking Industry Shortage
The trucking industry is facing a serious challenge: With an estimated shortage of over 63,000…
M. Holland Company Signs Distribution Agreement With Owens Corning, Makes Significant Investments In 3d Printing Market
M. Holland named US Master Distributor for Owens Corning’s XSTRAND™ composite filaments for high-performance 3D…
M. Holland Community Crochets for a Cause
Every week, for the past six weeks, Mployees at M. Holland's Corporate Office in Northbrook,…
Teknor Apex Appoints M. Holland Company As Primary Distributor Of Creamid™ And Duramid™
Leading family-owned businesses partner to offer two new product lines of semi-aromatic nylon resins. Northbrook,…
M. Holland Company Announces Promotions In U.S. And Latin America
M. Holland appoints Samantha Stone to Director of Distribution Sales and Tracy Coifman as Business…
M. Holland Anuncia El Nombramiento De Tracy Coifman Como Gerente De Desarrollo De Negocios Para Latinoamérica
M. Holland asciende a Tracy Coifman a la gerencia de desarrollo de negocios para Latinoamérica,…
Bisphenol-A, Episode VIII: The Saga Continues
I recently read the PLASTICS NEWS story about the Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) preliminary…
Recuerdo Del LegadoDe Javier Lebrija Sr.
Lamentamos el fallecimiento de Javier Lebrija Sr., fundador de Grupo Solquim, socio de M. Holland…
Remembering The LegacyOf Javier Lebrija Sr.
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Javier Lebrija Sr., founder…
M. Holland Recognized Among Best Places To Work
This year, we are honored to be recognized as one of 2018’s Best Places to…
M. Holland Announces Elastron As Exclusive TPE Partner
Northbrook, IL, February 22, 2018 – M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins,…
Latest Additions To SVHC: Here We Go Again
On September 5, 2017, ECHA – European Chemicals Agency, the governing body behind REACH –…
M. Holland Company Announces New Global Healthcare Group for Medical Device Manufacturers
M. Holland Healthcare Group assists customers in medical device program development, services, and policy guidance…
What’s Next For Plastics?
2018 Market Trends From M. Holland’s Market Managers What do robots, global warming, autonomous vehicles,…
What To Know About The Upcoming “RoHS 3” Update
“RoHS 3 is coming! RoHS 3 is coming! What can you tell us about the…
Built To Last: M. Holland’s Growing Family Welcomes T&T Marketing
This week, M. Holland officially acquired T&T Marketing, a leading distributor of polymer resins and…
M. Holland Finalizes T&T Marketing Acquisition
Northbrook, IL, November 14, 2017 – M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resin,…
Fireside Series: Medical Device Advancements
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN MEDICAL DEVICES CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLASTICS INDUSTRY The medical plastics market is…
Supply Chain Excellence Helps To Relieve Puerto Rico’s Bottled Water Shortage
In the month since Hurricane Maria slammed Puerto Rico, the M. Holland team has witnessed…
Fireside Series: The Future of Packaging is Flexible
Flexible packaging, one of the pioneering applications for plastics, continues to lead the way in…
M. Holland Company Announces Hire To Expand Flexible Packaging & Rotational Molding Plastics Distribution
M. Holland announces Frank LaRocque will return to the company to expand distribution and create…
Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico Update #3
One week ago, nearly half of the M. Holland Puerto Rico Team and their families…
M. Holland To Acquire Wire & Cable Distributor T&T Marketing
Northbrook, IL, October 4, 2017 – Resin distributor M. Holland Company announced today it has…
Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico Mployees Week One Update
It has been a full week since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, causing extensive damage…
Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico Mployees
It’s been high and deadly serious drama for Puerto Rico Mployees since Hurricane Maria scored…
M. Holland Company Announces 20% Growth To Commercial Team, Overcomes Plastics Industry Hiring Challenge
Northbrook, IL, September 19, 2017 – M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins…
M. Holland Has A Fresh Brand
Nearly 70 years ago, with just $600 and a borrowed typewriter, Marvin Holland formed the…
Fireside Series: Digital Transformation
NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION: FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES, EPISODE FOUR To compete in the emerging digital…
Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey has left a wake of devastation across the Texas Gulf Coast and parts…
Looking for Chemlon? Look to M. Holland, Sole Distributor of Teknor Apex ETP Products in the U.S.
Earlier this year, Teknor Apex selected M. Holland as its sole national distributor for engineered…
A Look Back At Our 2017 Summer Internship Program
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”…
M. Holland Company Announces New Hire To Expand Medical Plastics Distribution
M. Holland announces the hire of Josh Blackmore to expand distribution and create a seamless…
What Makes Graphene The “Super Material?”
Although interest has exploded over the past ten years, graphene can trace its history back…
Fireside Chat Series: A Closer Look at Plastics Mergers
The plastics industry is experiencing more than a resurgence in market growth and mainstream media…
M. Holland in the Additive Manufacturing Technology Belt
Plentiful polymer and thousands of businesses drive innovation across northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania M. Holland…
WSJ Shale Boom Article
The WALL STREET JOURNAL (June 26) recently published a must-read article on how the Shale…
M. Holland Talks “Imagine, Create, Experience” at Annual Conference
Innovation and exciting company developments were abuzz at the annual M. Holland conference this month.…
Is Additive Manufacturing Ready to Go Mainstream?
M. Holland Market Manager Todd Waddle attended the RAPID + TCT conference and expo in…
M. Holland Debuts MHX For Enhanced Digital Customer Experience
MHX is innovating the way M. Holland interacts with customers, creating a more connected, meaningful…
Introducing MHX For Enhanced, Digital Customer Experience
Today, we’re introducing our MHX digital platform, a unique digital toolbox designed to help M.…
FDA Conditions Of Use
A few weeks ago, I received a documentation request from one of our customers. They…
M. Holland Latinoamérica Celebrates Opening of New Break Bulk Terminal and Headquarters in Tultitlán, Mexico
On May 16, M. Holland Latinoamérica celebrated the official opening of its new break bulk…
M. Holland’s Mark Hanley Named 2017 Credit Executive of the Year with Award Named After His Mentor, Friend and Colleague
NACM Connect Names Hanley the Robert M. Healey Credit Executive of the Year Being named…
M. Holland Company Commits To New Northern Illinois Distribution Center
NORTHBROOK, IL - M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins, today announced that…
Plastic Resin’s Role In The Plastics Industry
Plastics are ingrained in just about every facet of modern life. From computers, to food…
“Fireside Chats” Live Streaming Conversations with Plastics News and M. Holland Begin April 12
Insightful, interactive discussions with industry experts delivered via webinar M. Holland Company and Plastics News…
Xavier Lebrija Reflects on M. Holland Latinoamérica and Expansion in Mexico, Central and South America
It’s been more than a year and a half since plastics and chemicals distributor Grupo…
Teknor Apex Appoints M. Holland as Primary ETP Distributor
Leading Family Owned Businesses Partner to Expand Offerings in North America PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A. —…
M. Holland VP Corporate Development Dwight Morgan Addresses the Challenges of International Business in Plante Moran WBBM Roundtable
Dwight Morgan, M. Holland vice president, corporate development, was one of five global business experts…
Film Development Expert J. Rudy Bourgeois Blends Technical and Product Design Expertise to Advance Products and Uncover Solutions
When M. Holland’s film and flexible packaging team goes to work every day, they’re looking…
Charitable and Volunteer Arm of M. Holland Company
M. Holland Community – the charitable and volunteer arm of M. Holland Company – kicked…
Gearing Up for “Plastics in Automotive” Trade Show in Detroit
M. Holland Automotive revs up its exposure in the automotive industry when it attends the…
The Impact of ‘The Plastic Age’
In many ways, modern times could be described as "The Plastic Age." The development and…
Building a Stronger M. Holland Community
Corporate volunteerism is becoming increasingly important at M. Holland. What began informally as a grassroots…
The Part Where He Rides Off into the Sunset
As the end-of-the-year parties wind down and people head home for the holidays, M. Holland’s…
All I Want For Christmas: U-NI-FORM-I-TY
Over the weekend, I took my kids to the shopping mall by my house –…
Helping Haiti
M. Holland Community reaches out to victims of Hurricane Matthew When Hurricane Matthew slammed into…
Bisphenol-A and SVHC
As I write this post, it is close to Halloween. So, in the spirit of…
M. Holland Company Announces Formation Of Business Development Organization
Northbrook, IL — M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resin, today announced the…
Plastic Resins: A Subtle but Fundamental Part of Modern Living
Plastic resins are a crucial component of our modern society. From wastebaskets to IV lines…
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resins
Plastic resins (commonly referred to simply as plastics) are an indispensable part of modern life.…
Polystyrene and Proposition 65: Much Ado About… Something?!?
Ever since the most recent update to California’s Proposition 65 legislation, I’ve been getting this…
M. Holland Company Announces Senior Management Changes
Northbrook, IL — M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resin, today announced a…
Tracy Coifman Shares His Perspective on Being a Member of the M. Holland Family
On April 29, Puerto Rico based Able International Corp. and Tril Export Corp. officially joined…
2016 Polymer Sourcing & Distribution International Conference
AMI is pleased to invite you to attend the international conference on polymer sourcing &…
Keeping it in the Family: Long-term M. Holland Employee on the Value of Working with Family
For M. Holland Product Manager Brian Cimaglia a year-long interview process wasn’t a big deal—he…
Print Advertising in The Plastic Resin Distribution Industry
On May 3rd, Sales and Marketing specialists as well as others, came together to attend…
M. Holland Regulatory Expert Talks About Company’s Growth and his Willingess to Change with the Times
Long-time M. Holland employee Chris Thelen is the company’s regulatory “guru.” Since joining the company…
M. Holland Finalizes Puerto Rico Acquisitions
Northbrook, IL— M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins, today announced that it…
M. Holland Corporate Giving Committee Hosts Repacking Day
As one of the leaders of M. Holland’s Corporate Giving Committee, Moving Forward Giving Back…
Common Regulatory Questions You Should Ask
It is nearly impossible to be completely prepared for one’s regulatory needs, simply because the…
Plastic Resin Distributor M. Holland Announces M. Holland Automotive Group
In September, M. Holland was proud to announce that it had reached a preliminary agreement…
Do Regulatory Documents Have a Freshness Date?
One of the most common questions I hear regarding regulatory documents is, “Don’t you have…
M. Holland Credit Analyst Becomes a Member of Exclusive Credit Group
M. Holland Credit Analyst Melissa Rivera has always been passionate about working in the field…
M. Holland Commercial Development Program: The First 30 Days
A recent graduate of Penn State University (Behrend campus), Jarrod Wassell just completed his first…
M. Holland Company Exhibits At MD&M West 2016 Expo
During February 9-11, 2016, M. Holland exhibited at MedTechWorld’s MD&M West Expo 2016 in Anaheim,…
M. Holland Agrees To Acquire Two International Distributors
Northbrook, IL -- M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins, today announced that…
Women in Plastics: One Manager’s Perspective on A Career in A Male Dominated Industry
M. Holland Company has hired and promoted a number of women into account management and…
M. Holland Company Will Be Exhibiting At MedTechWorld’s MD&M West Expo 2016
Northbrook, IL -- M. Holland Companyis proud to announce that it will be exhibiting at…
Information Technology: 2016 Trends and the Impact on the Plastics Industry
As the Gold Standard in Plastics, M. Holland prides itself on its ability to provide…
Millennials Perspective of Working in the Plastics Industry
Plastics, like other U.S. industrial sectors, faces a demographic challenge. For the past twenty-five years,…
Black Specks in Plastic Parts and The Common Cures: Ask The Tech Service “ANSWER GUY”
by: Jeff Rondeau, Senior Technical Service Engineer, Northeast Region “Look at this… have you ever…
Holland Aims to Protect his Company’s Culture
Ed has served as CEO of Northbrook, IL - based M. Holland Co. since 1994.…
M. Holland Believes in the Power of Giving Back Through Corporate Charity Program
The M. Holland team likes to demonstrate that they are the Gold Standard in Plastics…
John Zessin Talks About the Future, His Vision for M. Holland Automotive
In September, M. Holland announced the acquisition of Birmingham, Michigan based Polymer Z and formation…
Long Time Employee Diane Cantu Recounts Career Development, Engaging Company Culture at M. Holland
When Diane Cantu began her career at M. Holland Company in April 1991, she had…
M. Holland to Begin Polymer Distribution for the Automotive Industry on January 1, 2016
Yesterday, M. Holland finalized the acquisition of Birmingham, Michigan-based Polymer Z LLC, creating the foundation…
Keeping Ahead Of the Regulatory Curve: The Latest on RoHS Compliance
By: Christopher Thelen | Regulatory Coordinator at M. Holland In Douglas Adams’s classic book The…
M. Holland Expands Resin Portfolio, Forms M. Holland Automotive Group: What’s Next?
On Friday we announced that M. Holland Company and Polymer Z will be joining together…
M. Holland to Acquire Polymer Z, Form M. Holland Automotive Group
M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins, today announced that it has reached…
M. Holland Company Granted Full Distribution Rights for INEOS ABS
M. Holland Company has been named as an authorized distributor for the INEOS ABS Corporation…
M. Holland Completes Formation of Mexico Venture
Northbrook, IL - M. Holland Company, a leading North American distributor of thermoplastic resin, today…
M. Holland Launches New Website with Dramatically Enhanced Features & Functionality
Northbrook, IL - M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of plastic resin materials, services and…
Plastics Pioneers Association & M. Holland Company Scholarship
M. Holland Company and the Plastics Pioneers Association have joined forces to create the Plastics…
M. Holland Partners with Mexican Distributor for Expansion
M. Holland Company, a leading North American distributor of thermoplastic resins, today announced its first…
M. Holland Expands into Latin America
Ed Holland announced to all employees yesterday the exciting news of M. Holland’s entry into…
Explore The M. Holland Mobile App
Resin Distribution Expertise at your Finger Tips As your trusted partner in world class commodity…
Measure Twice, Cut Once
The old carpenter’s axiom is also true in the world of plastic tooling. A toolmaker…
Ed Holland Featured In Plastics Engineering
In the January edition of Plastics Engineering magazine Ed Holland, and other industry experts, were…
Can A Marketing Operating At 88% Be Sold Out?
Capacity utilization in polypropylene and polyethylene is widely reported on a simple calculation of annualized…
Adopt The Wisdom of Aaron Rodgers
Shortly after a Green Bay Packer 1-2 start to this season, local media and fans…