Plastics News is a weekly, 46,000-circulation trade newspaper delivering global news to a primarily North American market. Founded by Crain Communications Inc. in Akron, Ohio, in 1989, it covers the business of the global plastics industry. Plastics News focuses on commercial, financial, legislative and market-related developments worldwide that affect North American plastic product manufacturers and their suppliers and customers. 

The publication launched its PlasticsNews.com website in 1996, and today that audited site attracts more than 100,000 unique visitors per month. The company launched its bilingual Plastics News China newsletter in May 2005, along with a companion Plastics News China website.

PN also organizes several events, including its annual Executive Forum, Caps and Closures, and various other conferences.

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Plastics News' headquarters in Detroit, MI, United States

Chris Taylor

Amy Steinhauser

Patrick Cannon

Sam Abdallah

John Hickey

The Editorial Team at Plastics News is responsible for producing and curating high-quality content that covers commercial, financial, legislative, and market-related developments in the global plastics industry. This team of correspondents, editors, and reporters gathers, writes, edits, and publishes news stories and feature articles for both the print newspaper and the PlasticsNews.com website. They also engage with the audience through various channels and coordinate special projects, ensuring comprehensive coverage of topics that impact North American plastic product manufacturers and their supply chains.

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The Sales Team at Plastics News is responsible for driving revenue through the acquisition and retention of advertising clients, sponsorships, and partnerships. They work to promote the publication's print and online offerings, as well as its various events, to businesses in the global plastics industry. This team identifies potential clients, develops sales strategies, manages client relationships, and collaborates with other departments to ensure the delivery of effective advertising solutions and maximized client satisfaction.

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