Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Automotive

Molder Builds a Business From Next to Nothing

Under new ownership, Cumberland Plastics Solutions’ decision to invest when times were tough has paid big dividends.

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plant tour

Molder Expands Plant, But That’s Just the Beginning

Wescon cuts ribbon on a new addition and adds presses as part of a strategic plan to double its ´óÏó´«Ã½.

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Extrusion

Pellet Production Is a Blast For This Processor

Maxi-Blast opens a plant with brand-new equipment to produce its own pellet blasting media.

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plant tour

Down in the Valley, Profiles Grow

Valley Extrusions carves niche in tight-tolerance, short-run tubing and profiles.

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So Where’s Additive Manufacturing Headed?

Rebranded sister publication will help you keep track.

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screws

Novel Coating Dramatically Extends Life of CPVC Screws

Molding parts of CPVC require Hayward Industries to re-coat its screws every 12 months. Now, thanks to a unique screw coating, it’s at eight years and counting.

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Extrusion

What Comes Around Is Going Around…Very Quickly

The game is changing. Reshoring is occurring at a rate faster than most expected.

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Captive Molder Gives New Blenders A ‘Whirl’

By updating presses with multi-component blenders, Whirley Drinkworks drastically slashes colorant costs.

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PE Film Market Analysis: Geomembrane Liners

Market to average 3.4% growth over the next two years.

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Film Extrusion

PE Film Market Analysis: Frozen Foods

Near-term growth looks good but millennials' desire for fresh meal solutions could impact longer-term growth..

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Sheet Extrusion

At This Sheet Manufacturer, It's Safety First...At Any Cost

Sekisui SPI is an innovative manufacturer of highly engineered, customized thermoplastic sheet. And every pound of it is produced in a ‘safety first’ environment.

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Film Extrusion

PE Film Market Analysis: Cheese Packaging

Market is projected to grow by 4.4% over the next three years. Coextruded blown film structures dominate.

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Plastics Size Reduction