Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Thermoforming

Thermoformer’s Name Change Reflects Refocused Strategy

New identity highlights processor’s focus on technology, product quality, and food safety.

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Automotive

Collaboration Yields First Transparent, Conductive PC Film

Big application for new film is touch screens to speed response times.

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Maruka Opens Florida Tech Center

Grand opening will include roundtable discussion between legislators and ´óÏó´«Ã½ leaders on the future of the state’s plastics manufacturing industry.

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A 'New' Plastics Technology Coming Next Month

A redesigned version of the magazine is coming in July.

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plant tour

Things Are Adding Up Nicely For Charter NEX Films

Since Charter Films merged with NEX Performance Films about 18 months ago, the combined operation has melded the best capabilities of each company into a single ´óÏó´«Ã½ churning out a wide scope of blown films.

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Hot Runners

Check Out the New Purging Compounds Knowledge Center

Get expert advice on how to solve black specks, color streaks and other quality problems.

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Drying

Did You Miss Our Drying Supplement?

Your guide to better resin drying is but a mouse click away.

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sustainability

Printpak Spearheads Local Effort to Recycle Rigid Plastics

Processor's study shows recycling stream would increase by 20% if rigid plastics were included.

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Drying

Savvy Processors Reveal Best Practices on Drying

The processors speak: Here’s how some smart molders and extruders tackle the vexing problem of resin drying.

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Drying

Time to Shed Some Light on Drying

Learn from the experts, including savvy processors, on how to get drying done right.

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best practices

Automation Pays for Itself At Port Erie

Four dozen robots have helped this molder realize a variety of efficiencies.

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Support Manufacturing Day

Plastics processors need to take this nationwide, one-day event more seriously.

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Blending & Dosing
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