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Plastics Decorating

Todays Decorating & Assembly Source

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  • Houston Holds Latest Plastic Product Decorating Summit

    The Plastic Product Decorating Summit took place September 1-3, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The two-day event brought together professionals from both the direct-to-object printing/decorating and in-mold decorating/labeling industries to learn…
    Read More Houston Holds Latest Plastic Product Decorating Summit
  • Ultra-Thin Recyclable Packaging Cup

    Ultra-Thin Packaging Cup is Designed for Recycling

    As brand owners face mounting pressure to reduce costs and improve sustainability, lightweight packaging has become a key focus across the food and consumer goods industries.
    Read More Ultra-Thin Packaging Cup is Designed for Recycling
  • What’s Ahead for Plastics Decorating in 2027?

    The outlook for the plastics decorating industry in 2027 includes challenges posed by cost and supply chain worries, anticipating more domestic manufacturing, improving operations, investing wisely, increasing workforce training and…
    Read More What’s Ahead for Plastics Decorating in 2027?
  • Plastic Welding vs Plastic Staking

    Plastic Welding or Plastic Staking – Choosing the Right Assembly Process

    When designing a plastic assembly, one of the earliest and most important decisions engineers face is how the parts will be joined. Two of the most common options are plastic…
    Read More Plastic Welding or Plastic Staking – Choosing the Right Assembly Process
  • Pub Cheese IML

    What Label Printers Want the Industry to Know about IML

    As demand grows for premium packaging, production efficiency and recyclable solutions, in-mold labeling (IML) continues to evolve as one of the most versatile decorating technologies in plastics manufacturing.
    Read More What Label Printers Want the Industry to Know about IML
  • Logica Pad Foil 05NS

    Pad Printing and Foil Stamping in One Machine from Innovative Marking Systems

    Innovative Marking Systems, headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, supplies equipment, automation, accessories and training to the plastics decorating industry. The Logica PadFoil 05NS is its latest offering from TOSH, combining pad…
    Read More Pad Printing and Foil Stamping in One Machine from Innovative Marking Systems
  • Digital Laser Surface Decoration

    Beyond Laser Marking: How Digital Laser Surface Decoration Is Transforming Plastic Part Manufacturing

    For decades, lasers have been synonymous with permanent identification – serial numbers, barcodes, logos and traceability marks. Today, however, advances in laser processing have expanded that role dramatically.
    Read More Beyond Laser Marking: How Digital Laser Surface Decoration Is Transforming Plastic Part Manufacturing
  • Ford Explorer Drives Home Decorative Applique Honors

    Ford Explorer Drives Home Decorative Applique Honors

    Edited by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating For more than 35 years, the Ford Explorer has been a steady contributor to the midsized SUV segment with a variety…
    Read More Ford Explorer Drives Home Decorative Applique Honors

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Houston Holds Latest Plastic Product Decorating Summit

The Plastic Product Decorating Summit took place September 1-3, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The two-day event brought together professionals from both the direct-to-object printing/decorating and…
Read More Houston Holds Latest Plastic Product Decorating Summit
Business Growth Strategies

Stop Blaming the Economy: Five Ways Smart Business Owners Take Control in Any Market

By Melissa Willis, coaching and consulting Smart business owners focus on what they CAN control rather than worrying about what they CAN’T control. No amount…
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Ultra-Thin Recyclable Packaging Cup

Ultra-Thin Packaging Cup is Designed for Recycling

As brand owners face mounting pressure to reduce costs and improve sustainability, lightweight packaging has become a key focus across the food and consumer goods…
Read More Ultra-Thin Packaging Cup is Designed for Recycling

What’s Ahead for Plastics Decorating in 2027?

The outlook for the plastics decorating industry in 2027 includes challenges posed by cost and supply chain worries, anticipating more domestic manufacturing, improving operations, investing…
Read More What’s Ahead for Plastics Decorating in 2027?
World Bank, Bureau of Economic Analysis

Reshoring of Plastic Decoration Manufacturing

There is an increased interest in bringing back domestic manufacturing to create jobs and better enable America to compete globally.
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Plastic Welding vs Plastic Staking

Plastic Welding or Plastic Staking – Choosing the Right Assembly Process

When designing a plastic assembly, one of the earliest and most important decisions engineers face is how the parts will be joined. Two of the…
Read More Plastic Welding or Plastic Staking – Choosing the Right Assembly Process
Pub Cheese IML

What Label Printers Want the Industry to Know about IML

As demand grows for premium packaging, production efficiency and recyclable solutions, in-mold labeling (IML) continues to evolve as one of the most versatile decorating technologies…
Read More What Label Printers Want the Industry to Know about IML

In-Mold Decorating Lights Up Alarm Panel

As fire safety systems become increasingly intelligent, the reliability, readability and functionality of the control panel at the heart of the system is more critical…
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Process Highlight: In-Mold Decorating/Labeling

ARBURG, Inc.860.667.6500www.arburg.com ARBURG delivers advanced injection molding solutions for in-mold labeling (IML) and in-mold decorating (IMD) applications through its ALLROUNDER® machine platform and integrated automation…
Read More Process Highlight: In-Mold Decorating/Labeling

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Plastics Decorating is a quarterly magazine with a distribution of 10,500 each quarter, targeting companies that decorate and assemble plastics. It is distributed to corporate management as well as plant and production managers involved in the plastics decorating process. 

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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