The plastics industry in Connecticut has a long history, dating back to the early 20th century. The state is home to a number of major plastics manufacturers, including Berry Global, Inc., which has a facility in Easthampton, and PolyOne Corporation, which has a facility in Avon. Other notable companies in the industry include A. Schulman, Inc., which has a facility in North Haven, and Davis-Standard, LLC, which is headquartered in Pawcatuck. Connecticut's plastics industry is diverse, with companies involved in a range of activities, from the production of raw materials to the manufacture of finished products. Some of the key areas of focus for the industry in the state include injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, and thermoforming. One of the major challenges facing the plastics industry in Connecticut, as in other parts of the country, is the issue of sustainability. Many companies in the industry are working to reduce their environmental impact by developing new materia...

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