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26 Extrusion International 6/2024 26 INDUSTRY NEWS Op-ed: „Limiting plastic production leads us backwards“ Manufacturing Dive has featured an op-ed written by Plastics Industry Association’s President and CEO, Matt Seaholm. The piece highlights manufacturing month and how the White House’s recent decision to support limits on plastic production would be detrimental to U.S. manufacturing and the economy. “In just the past ten years, plastic has become a bit of a political football, targeted by fringe activist organiza- tions as a public enemy. Interestingly, and perhaps as an election-year gesture, the White House recently and somewhat quietly, announced its support for limiting the global production of this material – one that is es- sential to practically all American manufacturers. For over three years, leaders within this administration have rightly emphasized the importance of preserving and growing U.S. manufacturing jobs. However, support for manufacturing and the limitation of an essential mate- rial for the industry cannot go hand-in-hand.” To read the full op-ed: https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/op-ed-plastic- industry-association-ceo-matt-seaholm/729563/ Plastic resin pellets, which are used in a variety of goods (aydinmutlu via Getty Images) 25 Years in the North American Market Celebrated WEIMA America marked a signifi - cant milestone, celebrating its 25th anniversary in the North American market with a two-day event at its Fort Mill, SC headquarters. The occasion was attended by team members, partners, and esteemed guests, including Peter Rössler, founder of WEIMA, and Managing Partner, Martin Friz, who traveled from Germany to join the festivities. The Carolina fall provided a wel- coming atmosphere, adding to the celebratory spirit. Founded in 1999 in FortMill, South Carolina, WEIMA America, Inc. was the vision of Peter Rössler, who saw immense potential in the North American market. Rössler, having established WEIMA Maschinenbau, GmbH in Germany nearly two de- cades earlier, recognized Fort Mill’s strategic location near East Coast ports and major interstates as ideal for importing and distributing large machinery. Since then, WEIMA has grown to serve a broad range of industries, providing shredders for plastics, pa- per, waste-to-energy, metals, and more. With the addition of briquette and drainage presses, WEIMA has solidified its global leadership in size reduction technology. Ahead of the celebration, an in- ternational sales meeting was held, Smiling faces on the company tour