Jim Callari Editorial Director
Contact
EXTRUSION AND COMPOUNDING AT NPE: The Word Is ‘More’
As in speed, power, quality, flexibility, layers, and efficiency. Those are the trends across all extrusion processes.
Read More
Recreational-Products Firm ‘FLOEs’ into Forming
FLOE International got started making products for boaters. It still does. But now it also thermoforms extremely large parts, both for captive products and to support other thermoformers who need big-part capabilities.
Read More
Detect When Equipment Needs Maintenance—Before It’s Too Late
New technology to debut next month at NPE warns when preventive maintenance is needed, before equipment failure disrupts production.
Read More
The Garage Is Open…Again
Like ‘the good old days,’ you’ll get to check out startup companies with fresh ideas and new technologies at NPE2015
Read More
Molder’s Mantra: Go Lean, Stay Green
All-electric presses combined with home-built technologies and energy-efficient initiatives at PMT.
Read MoreHe Who Hesitates…May Be Out of Luck
Gardner’s capital-spending survey results project a big uptick in equipment investment this year. But processors who dawdle might not be able to buy what they want.
Read More
Molder Strives to Align People, Processes, Technology
Wisconsin Plastics’ ‘transformation’ takes into account all aspects of its ´óÏó´«Ã½, with the help of its machinery sales rep.
Read More
BOPP Processor Focuses on Specialties
At one time, BI-AX International produced millions of pounds of BOPP film a year for a wide range of commodity products. But it has since transitioned toward higher-value niche products for medical and packaging.
Read More
On Site: 140 Years…And Growing Stronger
Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, this sheet extruder isn’t all about output. Its focus is on creating solutions in highly customized markets that aren’t immediately associated with sheet.
Read More
Color Compounder Enters Market with a Bang
To get noticed in the color masterbatch ´óÏó´«Ã½—particularly in white—you’ve got to start big. That, and new technology, form the foundation for startup Neko Colors
Read MoreCheck Out the New PTonline.com
Following the relaunch of our print publication and electronic newsletters, our website has a new, vibrant look now, too.
Read More
Unilever, Alpla, MuCell Combine On New Bottle-Foaming Tech
Dove liquid soap bottles foamed using MuCell technology debut in Europe. U.S. launch is expected soon.
Read More