Trends & Updates
January 3, 2019
As we usher in the new year, we spoke with each of M. Holland’s market managers to hear what drove their respective market segments in 2018 and what they anticipate …
Culture
December 18, 2018
When you live on an island like Puerto Rico, you are particularly conscious of the health of our oceans. And, according to Tracy Coifman, business development manager for M. Holland …
News
December 10, 2018
The new agreement supports both companies’ focused approach to continued growth in desired end-use markets including automotive, appliances, general molding, and non-healthcare packaging. Northbrook, Il, Dec. 10, 2018: M. Holland …
Technical
November 30, 2018
With the expiration of patents on some of the original closed platform printing equipment, open platform 3D printing is fast becoming an accessible and innovative tool that is revolutionizing industrial …
November 15, 2018
Additive manufacturing is being used in the production of end-use parts and is transforming traditional manufacturing as we know it. While it’s not new, it’s nothing short of groundbreaking. For …
September 21, 2018
At M. Holland, we recognize the future of the plastics industry relies on tomorrow’s graduates. Each year, we invite our interns to participate in projects that impact our business. From …
September 5, 2018
A year ago, a trio of hurricanes left polymer markets in chaos. Today the markets are roiled by storms of a different sort – tariffs. Since the start of 2018, …
August 3, 2018
On the final day of M. Holland’s 2018 Business Conference, Forbes publisher, columnist, and economics futurist Rich Karlgaard delivered an intriguing keynote on how leaders can position their businesses to …
July 26, 2018
New center positions M. Holland and its clients for success amid increasing logistics challenges facing the industry Northbrook, Il, July 26, 2018: M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic …
June 18, 2018
The current freight market is facing capacity shortages, and shippers are experiencing the repercussions; denied freight loads, new poundage surcharges and increased freight rates. But achieving Shipper of Choice status, …
June 8, 2018
Unstoppable is the theme of M. Holland’s 2018 Business Conference next week, where our leadership, suppliers, clients and supply chain partners will converge to share, learn and celebrate the plastics …
May 30, 2018
While often considered a mature market niche, wire and cable is a growing segment of the plastics industry, expected to experience a four-to-five percent compounded growth rate over the next …
May 21, 2018
The trucking industry is facing a serious challenge: With an estimated shortage of over 63,000 drivers, trucking companies in the U.S. are experiencing a capacity shortage that is rippling through …
May 7, 2018
M. Holland named US Master Distributor for Owens Corning’s XSTRAND™ composite filaments for high-performance 3D printed parts in thermoplastic resin industry Northbrook, IL, May 7, 2018 – M. Holland Company, …
April 25, 2018
Every week, for the past six weeks, Mployees at M. Holland’s Corporate Office in Northbrook, IL have met in the cafeteria during lunch with a shared purpose in mind. Together, …
April 4, 2018
Leading family-owned businesses partner to offer two new product lines of semi-aromatic nylon resins. Northbrook, IL, April 4, 2018 – M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins, announced …
March 12, 2018
Lamentamos el fallecimiento de Javier Lebrija Sr., fundador de Grupo Solquim, socio de M. Holland Latinoamérica (MHL). Se trata de una sentida pérdida para la familia Lebrija; pérdida que también …
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Javier Lebrija Sr., founder of Grupo Solquim, our partner in M. Holland Latinoamérica (MHL). This is a profound loss …
March 8, 2018
This year, we are honored to be recognized as one of 2018’s Best Places to Work by Plastics News, ranking fourth out of 17 companies. It’s through our dedicated team …
February 22, 2018
Northbrook, IL, February 22, 2018 – M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins, is partnering with global thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) producer Elastron to provide an alternative source of …
February 20, 2018
On September 5, 2017, ECHA – European Chemicals Agency, the governing body behind REACH – announced they were accepting public consultation to help identify nine new potential Substances of Very …
January 31, 2018
2018 Market Trends From M. Holland’s Market Managers What do robots, global warming, autonomous vehicles, and Amazon have in common? According to the market managers in M. Holland’s Business Development …
December 21, 2017
“RoHS 3 is coming! RoHS 3 is coming! What can you tell us about the impending regulatory apocalypse, oh Guru?” Well, if I were said guru, I’d recommend limiting the …
November 15, 2017
This week, M. Holland officially acquired T&T Marketing, a leading distributor of polymer resins and compounds to the wire and cable market. When evaluating a potential acquisition opportunity, cultural fit …
November 14, 2017
Northbrook, IL, November 14, 2017 – M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resin, today announced it has completed the acquisition of T&T Marketing, a leading distributor of polymer …
October 18, 2017
Flexible packaging, one of the pioneering applications for plastics, continues to lead the way in modern packaging innovation, delivering unprecedented convenience, functionality, cost and sustainability, according to three experts featured …
October 11, 2017
M. Holland announces Frank LaRocque will return to the company to expand distribution and create a seamless purchasing experience for film and flexible packaging, and rotational molding plastics customers. Northbrook, …
October 5, 2017
One week ago, nearly half of the M. Holland Puerto Rico Team and their families left their homes in-and-around San Juan, and made their way to the airport for evacuation …
October 4, 2017
Northbrook, IL, October 4, 2017 – Resin distributor M. Holland Company announced today it has signed a letter of intent to acquire T&T Marketing, a leading distributor of polymer resins …
September 28, 2017
It has been a full week since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, causing extensive damage and incapacitating the Island of 3.4 million. However, to the residents of Puerto Rico, including …
September 25, 2017
It’s been high and deadly serious drama for Puerto Rico Mployees since Hurricane Maria scored a direct hit on the island with 165-mile-an-hour Category 5 winds and some 40-inches of …
September 19, 2017
Northbrook, IL, September 19, 2017 – M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins used by plastic product manufacturers around the world, today announces it has grown its commercial …
September 14, 2017
NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION: FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES, EPISODE FOUR To compete in the emerging digital economy, industrial businesses must start to embrace digital disruption, according to two experts on the …
September 1, 2017
Hurricane Harvey has left a wake of devastation across the Texas Gulf Coast and parts of Louisiana. It has caused flooding and damage that has displaced people and businesses, and …
August 10, 2017
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin When you see a college-aged person, wide-eyed and balancing one too many …
August 3, 2017
M. Holland announces the hire of Josh Blackmore to expand distribution and create a seamless purchasing experience for medical plastics customers. Northbrook, IL, August 3, 2017 — M. Holland Company, …
July 25, 2017
The plastics industry is experiencing more than a resurgence in market growth and mainstream media coverage; it’s receiving increased attention from investors as well. Every day the idea of a …
June 30, 2017
The WALL STREET JOURNAL (June 26) recently published a must-read article on how the Shale Revolution in oil and gas production has led to a corresponding boom in plastic resin …
June 15, 2017
MHX is innovating the way M. Holland interacts with customers, creating a more connected, meaningful experience NORTHBROOK, IL – M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resin, today introduced …
Today, we’re introducing our MHX digital platform, a unique digital toolbox designed to help M. Holland customers manage their business. MHX, an acronym for “M. Holland Experience,” is an online …
June 1, 2017
On May 16, M. Holland Latinoamérica celebrated the official opening of its new break bulk terminal and headquarters just outside Mexico City in Tultitlán, Mexico. The new 80,000 square foot …
May 3, 2017
NACM Connect Names Hanley the Robert M. Healey Credit Executive of the Year Being named the 2017 Credit Executive of the Year by the National Association of Credit Management Connect …
April 24, 2017
NORTHBROOK, IL – M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins, today announced that it has committed its northern Illinois warehousing needs to a new joint venture between G&D …
April 5, 2017
Insightful, interactive discussions with industry experts delivered via webinar M. Holland Company and Plastics News are collaborating to present a series of educational Fireside Chats beginning April 12, 2017. These …
February 10, 2017
Dwight Morgan, M. Holland vice president, corporate development, was one of five global business experts who took part in an executive roundtable hosted by Plante Moran and WBBM radio exploring …
January 3, 2017
M. Holland Automotive revs up its exposure in the automotive industry when it attends the Plastics in Automotive show in Detroit January 9-10, 2017. John Zessin, managing director of M. …
November 30, 2016
M. Holland Community reaches out to victims of Hurricane Matthew When Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti on October 4, 2016, it devastated a nation and people still working to rebuild …
May 31, 2016
On May 3rd, Sales and Marketing specialists as well as others, came together to attend the 2016 Plastic News Marketing Summit in Itasca, Illinois. The overall theme of the event …
April 13, 2016
It is nearly impossible to be completely prepared for one’s regulatory needs, simply because the field changes on a constant basis. One day, you think you’ve got everything you need; …
April 11, 2016
In September, M. Holland was proud to announce that it had reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Polymer Z, which distributes engineering resins and polymers for automotive industry. That acquisition …
March 29, 2016
One of the most common questions I hear regarding regulatory documents is, “Don’t you have anything more recent?” Some people believe if a document is over a year old, it’s …
March 17, 2016
M. Holland Credit Analyst Melissa Rivera has always been passionate about working in the field of credit. Since graduating from Eastern Illinois University in 2009 with degrees in Spanish and …
February 19, 2016
During February 9-11, 2016, M. Holland exhibited at MedTechWorld’s MD&M West Expo 2016 in Anaheim, California. Leadership and experts from M. Holland’s team were on-site to meet with attendees and …
October 14, 2015
Yesterday, M. Holland finalized the acquisition of Birmingham, Michigan-based Polymer Z LLC, creating the foundation and formation of the M. Holland Automotive Group (MHA). This marks the second announced acquisition …
September 22, 2015
On Friday we announced that M. Holland Company and Polymer Z will be joining together to form the M. Holland Automotive Group. This is a significant step for the future …
