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Energy markets, global demand, and shipping constraints continue to affect resin pricing and availability across the industry. Swipe for highlights from this month's updates, or sign up to get the latest insights sent to your inbox each week. https://lnkd.in/gqKNzDca #ResinMarkets #PolymerMarkets #SupplyChain #Manufacturing

In 2026, several state extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs put new registration and reporting obligations into effect, adding immediate compliance requirements to an already complex multi-state regulatory landscape. Learn how state EPR programs are evolving across the United States and how manufacturers can prepare: https://lnkd.in/eEUTa6PU #EPR #Compliance #PlasticsIndustry

Rotational molding leaves little room for material surprises. Changing resins, troubleshooting a part or qualifying a new application all come with questions. Having someone who understands the process can make those decisions easier. Learn how M. Holland supports rotational molders: https://lnkd.in/erZ7FfSD #RotationalMolding #PlasticsIndustry #Manufacturing

Healthcare manufacturers have already seen the push to replace glass with plastics in medical applications, helping improve sterility and reduce the need for repeated disinfection. Today, another shift is gaining momentum. M. Holland’s healthcare experts are seeing increased interest in metal-to-plastic conversion across healthcare applications such as single-use surgical tools and even larger capital equipment like hospital beds. Explore the benefits and considerations of metal-to-plastic conversion in healthcare, and if your products could benefit from making the switch: https://lnkd.in/ghHfy-zi #MedicalDesign #PlasticsIndustry

Understanding the root cause of manufacturing defects is often the first step toward preventing them. We took a closer look at 10 common injection molding defects, along with the processing, material, and tooling factors that may contribute to them. Read the full article and download our quick reference guide: https://lnkd.in/gm_NuWD5 #InjectionMolding #PlasticsProcessing #Manufacturing

Subscription-based diagnostic testing is reshaping healthcare and creating growth opportunities for medical plastics manufacturers. As care shifts from episodic doctor visits to continuous biometric monitoring, testing frequency is increasing. That means greater demand for single-use consumables, decentralized testing kits and wearable device components built with advanced medical-grade polymers. Explore how continuous diagnostics are influencing production volumes, device complexity and material performance standards across the healthcare plastics industry: https://lnkd.in/gqKV76t8 #DiagnosticTesting #MedicalPlastics #PlasticsIndustry

As we head into the holiday, we’re wishing you a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend. Happy Independence Day from the M. Holland team! 🇺🇸 #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #America250

Since their introduction, plastics have largely followed a linear lifecycle. But today, growing global pressure to reduce waste and improve sustainability is driving organizations across the plastics value chain to explore more circular approaches. While building a true circular economy will take time, plastics manufacturers are already moving forward by rethinking how plastic materials are produced, used and recovered. Dive deeper: https://lnkd.in/g7YRd_uX #plasticsindustry #circulareconomy #sustainableplastics

Purchasing teams today face a myriad of uncertainties, from price volatility and reshoring trends to evolving sustainability expectations. Building a smarter resin purchasing strategy means looking beyond immediate needs to anticipate supply chain shifts, diversify sourcing, improve redundancy and reassess material choices. While unexpected disruptions will always impact procurement, a purchasing strategy that combines thoughtful sourcing, material flexibility and strong, collaborative distributor relationships can help businesses prepare for what’s ahead. Swipe through for tips on building a smarter resin purchasing strategy, then explore the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gbHAHiz7 #plasticsindustry #supplychain #resin

Stay up to date on the latest trends shaping the plastics industry with M. Holland’s Weekly Market Update. Pooling expertise from across our teams, the Weekly Market Update provides insight on energy markets, supply and shipping trends, material availability, and developments affecting key resin markets. The Weekly Market Update is exclusive to M. Holland customers. Sign up to receive it directly in your inbox: https://lnkd.in/gqKNzDca #plasticsindustry #supplychain #logistics