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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 26
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 23
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 22
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 21
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 20
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 19
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 16
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 15
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 14
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 13
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 12
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 9
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 8
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 7
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 6
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M. Holland Partners with JL Goor to Focus on Ireland and U.K. Polymer Market
This partnership agreement will provide strategic access to M. Holland’s Mtegrity™ materials and JL Goor’s…
COVID-19 Bulletin: October 5
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 2
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COVID-19 Bulletin: October 1
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Honoring the Life of Joan Holland
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Joan Holland, co-founder and the matriarch of…
COVID-19 Bulletin: September 30
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 29
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 28
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 25
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Fireside Chat: The USMCA Brings Economic Certainty and Confusion Over Compliance
July 1, 2020, marked the start of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade policy.…
COVID-19 Bulletin: September 24
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 23
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 22
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 21
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 18
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 17
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 16
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 15
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 14
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 11
Good Afternoon, We are mourning the passing of Joan Holland, 91, who co-founded M. Holland Company…
COVID-19 Bulletin: September 10
Good Afternoon, We are mourning the passing of Joan Holland, 91, who co-founded M. Holland Company…
COVID-19 Bulletin: September 9
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 8
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 4
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 3
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COVID-19 Bulletin: September 2
Good Afternoon, More news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were lower in early trading…
COVID-19 Bulletin: September 1
Good Afternoon, More news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Brent crude briefly rose above…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 31
Good Afternoon, More news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were higher in early trading…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 28
Good Afternoon, More news relevant to the plastics industry: Hurricane Laura Hurricane Laura, which weakened…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 27
Good Afternoon, More news relevant to the plastics industry: Hurricane Laura Hurricane Laura slammed into…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 26
Good Afternoon, More news relevant to the plastics industry: Hurricane Laura Hurricane Laura gained strength…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 25
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil and gasoline prices…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 24
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were modestly higher in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 21
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were down in mid-day…
Fireside Chat: USMCA Replaced NAFTA
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on July…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 20
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices retreated yesterday…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 19
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Optimism about a higher-than-expected…
USMCA: We Know What We Don’t Know
On June 30, 2020, NAFTA — the North American Free Trade Agreement, which had been…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 18
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply After ending up yesterday,…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 17
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were down…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 14
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were down…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 13
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were down…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 12
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices approached a…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 11
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The Brent crude price…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 10
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were higher in early…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 7
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were off…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 6
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices increased in mid-day trading…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 5
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were sharply higher in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 4
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were higher in mid-day trading…
COVID-19 Bulletin: August 3
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were higher in mid-day…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 31
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The WTI crude price…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 30
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COVID-19 Bulletin: July 29
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The Energy Information Administration…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 28
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were steady in early…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 27
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were higher…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 24
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply After slipping on Thursday,…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 23
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices are facing…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 22
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The Energy Information Administration…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 21
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were higher…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 20
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were modestly lower in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 17
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were modestly lower in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 16
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were modestly lower in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 15
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were higher in mid-day…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 14
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Crude prices were nearly unchanged in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 13
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The WTI price fell…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 10
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were up modestly in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 9
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were down in mid-day…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 8
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were steady in early…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 7
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were steady in early…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 6
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The WTI crude price stood at…
COVID-19 Bulletin: July 2
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COVID-19 Bulletin: July 1
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were modestly higher in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 30
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were modestly…
How We Will Do Better — A Note from Ed Holland
We must do better. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade,…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 29
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were higher in late…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 26
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were modestly lower in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 25
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply After declining yesterday, oil…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 24
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices fell yesterday after the…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 23
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices steadied yesterday…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 22
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were steady in early…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 19
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were higher in early…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 18
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were steady in early…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 17
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply U.S. oil inventories increased last week,…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 16
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices climbed for the second…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 15
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices fell 8.3% last week,…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 12
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply After plunging 8% yesterday, oil prices…
Webinar: Thermoplastics Selection for Medical Devices
Choosing the right material for a medical device is a complex process with significant implications…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 11
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices sank in early trading…
Healthcare Infographic: Emergency Room Technology
Our Healthcare experts developed the following infographic to highlight various applications of medical-grade resins typically…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 10
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices eased in early trading…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 9
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were essentially flat in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 8
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were lower in mid-day…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 5
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Positive unemployment news and…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 4
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Russia and Saudi Arabia…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 3
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were steady in early…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 2
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The OPEC+ coalition will…
COVID-19 Bulletin: June 1
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply After rising on Friday, oil…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 29
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were down less…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 28
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices recovered from early dips…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 27
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices slipped in early trading…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 26
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply After dipping Friday, oil prices…
M. Holland Assists Ford with COVID-19 Respirator Design and Development
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt lives and livelihoods across the world, industries and…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 22
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices slipped in early trading…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 21
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were up modestly in…
M. Holland Company Enhances 3D Printing Offerings with Braskem’s Polypropylene
M. Holland will exclusively distribute Braskem’s high-performing polypropylene to support its clients with prototype and…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 20
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices continued their climb in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 19
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices extended recent gains in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 18
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices jumped in early…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 15
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil demand shows signs of…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 14
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were higher in mid-day…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 13
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices were down slightly in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 12
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices, after giving…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 11
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices slipped in…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 8
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices headed higher…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 7
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply After dipping yesterday, global oil…
M. Holland Lip Dub 2020
While we may be working apart these days, we have managed to find ways to stay connected.…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 6
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply U.S. crude inventories rose…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 5
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Optimism about oil production…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 4
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices recovered from early losses…
COVID-19 Bulletin: May 1
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply In the first day…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 30
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Rising fuel demand boosted oil…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 29
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices moved higher…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 28
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply WTI continued its slide in early…
Fireside Chat: The Role of Plastics, Producer, and Brand Leadership in Sustainability
The influx of discarded plastics within the environment over the past few years has become…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 27
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Volatility returned to oil markets today,…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 24
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices, on pace…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 23
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices increased today as tensions…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 22
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices stabilized in…
An Honest Look at Sustainability in the Plastics Industry
Across the globe, people and nations are grappling with a new challenge: stopping the spread…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 21
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply After yesterday’s historic drop,…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 20
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The WTI crude price…
M. Holland’s 3D Printing Group Launches Online Solutions Portal
This virtual platform offers 3D printing training, part printing, materials and technical guidance Northbrook, Ill.,…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 17
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Second-quarter demand for OPEC…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 16
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply U.S. oil inventories surged, prompting…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 15
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The International Energy Agency…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 14
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The WTI oil price…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 13
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The U.S. intervened on…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 9
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Initial unofficial reports indicated…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 8
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The U.S. crude price…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 7
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Volatility reigned in oil…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 6
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply The Monday meeting between…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 3
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply After jumping more than…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 2
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices jumped more…
COVID-19 Bulletin: April 1
Good Afternoon, The COVID-19 crisis has deepened, with the federal government estimating U.S. deaths could…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 31
Good Afternoon, As COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. topped 3,000, the pandemic continues to impact…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 30
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news that is relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 27
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news that is relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Oil prices…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 26
Good Afternoon, More COVID-19 news that is relevant to the plastics industry: Supply Most suppliers…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 25
Good Afternoon, As COVID-19 spreads, Washington is poised to pass a $2 trillion economic package…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 24
Good Afternoon, As efforts are made to scale the healthcare response to COVID-19, global governments…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 23
Good Afternoon, The COVID-19 crisis continues to impact the plastics industry: Supply The oil price…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 20
Good Afternoon, We experienced our first suspended orders due to COVID-19, as automotive molders began…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 19
Good Afternoon, News on how COVID-19 is impacting the global plastics industry follows: Supply Oil…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 18
Good Afternoon, Conditions in the plastics industry remain dynamic: Supply U. S. oil prices fell…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 17
Good Afternoon, On this not-so-celebratory St. Patrick’s Day, we offer the following: Our Operations With…
COVID-19 Bulletin: March 16
Not since the devastating hurricane season of 2017 has the plastics industry experienced such a…
International Women’s Day 2020: Highlighting Women’s Past, Present and Future Contributions to M. Holland
In celebration of International Women’s Day, M. Holland joins the rest of the world to…
Fireside Chat: Historically Resilient Plastics Industry Faces Unprecedented Uncertainty
The plastics industry has proven its ability to withstand the economic uncertainties and societal pressures…
M. Holland Broadens Distribution of BASF 3D Printing Solutions with Metal Filament
The agreement with BASF marks M. Holland’s first offering beyond thermoplastic resin material Northbrook, Ill.,…
White Paper: Thermoplastic Selection for Medical Devices
Choosing the optimal plastic resin for a medical device has significant implications for functionality, durability,…
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.…
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…
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, Ill., Dec.…
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, Ill.,…
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
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Fireside Chat: Exploring the Growth and Opportunity in the Wire and Cable Market
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Fireside Series: Medical Device Advancements
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Supply Chain Excellence Helps To Relieve Puerto Rico’s Bottled Water Shortage
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Fireside Series: The Future of Packaging is Flexible
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A Look Back At Our 2017 Summer Internship Program
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Fireside Chat Series: A Closer Look at Plastics Mergers
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WSJ Shale Boom Article
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Introducing MHX For Enhanced, Digital Customer Experience
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M. Holland Latinoamérica Celebrates Opening of New Break Bulk Terminal and Headquarters in Tultitlán, Mexico
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M. Holland’s Mark Hanley Named 2017 Credit Executive of the Year with Award Named After His Mentor, Friend and Colleague
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“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
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M. Holland VP Corporate Development Dwight Morgan Addresses the Challenges of International Business in Plante Moran WBBM Roundtable
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The Part Where He Rides Off into the Sunset
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All I Want For Christmas: U-NI-FORM-I-TY
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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
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On April 29, Puerto Rico based Able International Corp. and Tril Export Corp. officially joined…
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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
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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…
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Plastic Resin Distributor M. Holland Announces M. Holland Automotive Group
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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
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John Zessin Talks About the Future, His Vision for M. Holland Automotive
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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
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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
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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
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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…