Sarah Kominek Staff Reporter [email protected] 207-271-7782 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Obituary: Ensinger Group founder Wilfried Ensinger Wilfried Ensinger, who founded Germany-based plastics processor Ensinger Group, died May 23. He was 87. Combining 3D printing, fashion and engineering on social media Sierra Sandison, or 3D Printcess on TikTok, is a mechanical engineer who adds that exposure with her experience as a model and to make 3D printed fashion. Obituary: Terry McDermott, Champion Plastics founder Terry McDermott, the founder of Auburn Hills, Mich.-based injection molder Champion Plastics Inc. and Olympic gold medalist, died May 20. 3D printing fills gap for custom toys for kids with medical needs A 3D printing toy shop went viral on TikTok when printing hobbyist Nick Hardman started creating custom teddy bears wearing 3D printed toy models of medical devices for children with corresponding medical conditions. FPA taps into social media influencers to share its story One trade group has been using paid promotions through social media influencers to share positive stories about flexible packaging, while dealing with consumers who may be wary of industry-sponsored messages. Lear to open Morocco auto electronics molding plant Lear is repurposing a 57,000-square-foot facility from seat assembly to electronic component production. The facility is expected to open in the third quarter of 2023. Creative social media content helps Redline Plastics engage with users beyond LinkedIn Redline Plastics LLC faced a challenge to establish itself as an employer when it was rebranded from Dowco in 2018. One way it competes for talent is social media. Auction set for Proper Tooling assets Assets from the shuttered Proper Tooling LLC are set to be sold in auction later this month. Alliance Interiors employee dies in accident at Lansing plant A production technician at Alliance Interiors LLC died April 24 when he was caught between an extended conveyor and a vacuum forming mold. DexKo Global buys injection molder Horizon Plastics & Engineering US Farathane sold in deal focused on future acquisitions, growth Atlas Holdings LLC announced April 25 that it has agreed to buy Auburn Hills, Mich.-based automotive supplier U.S. Farathane LLC from the Gores Group investment firm. Pfizer buys bankrupt COVID-19 test manufacturer Lucira Health Molders Jabil Inc. and Westfall Technik Inc. were Lucira suppliers and expected to receive at least part of the money owed to them through the sale. Techniplas buys Proper's South Carolina injection molding plant Techniplas US LLC has acquired Proper Group's Anderson, S.C., manufacturing operations. Medical supplier Biomerics expands Texas facility Medical device contract manufacturer Biomerics LLC has expanded its Athens, Texas, facility by 24,000 square feet to meet demand in the single-use endoscopy market. Burloak Tool and Die acquires Armactool, combines businesses Burlington, Ontario-based Burloak Tool and Die Ltd. has acquired Armactool Inc., a St. George, Ontario-based tool and die plant. Load More