Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Medical

Studies Boost Prospects For High-Speed Extrusion

Study shows that high-speed, single-screw extruder can significantly boost the processing capability of a small-diameter machine for a wide range of applications

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Coming Soon: The Plastics Processing Business Index

Analysis will pinpoint trends in plastics processing.

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Innovative Program Targets Entrepreneurs

Molder's program billed as a 'low-cost, on-shore solution (for entrepreneur) to get their projects off the ground.'

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President Pushes Tax Plan at Molder Rodon

It isn’t often that a trade press editorial type like yours truly get to see the president up close.

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Molded Spool Specialist Sees Growth Opportunities in Extrusion

Spools, reels, and more spools…and now custom profile extrusion has been added to the mix.

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Getting to Know More About You

Maybe you’re doing some neat things too. Don’t be shy about letting us know.

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Thermoforming

‘Tough Jobs’ Are More Than A Slogan for Innovative Former

Family-owned thermoformer known for tackling difficult challenges.

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Resin Conveying

Mobile DeDuster Solves Pellet-Quality Problem

Pelletron system eliminated streamers were gone and cut the dust level down to a range of 30 to 50 ppm.

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Recommended Reading

Two articles about the current state of manufacturing--and how to fix it--caught my eye.

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Film Extrusion

ISO Poly Avoids Economic Woes With High-Value Films

Positioning itself on the high end of the blown-film market helped insulate this blown film processor from the recent economic downturn.

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Film Extrusion

‘Light’ Grooves Offer Big Boosts in Film Processing

Blown film is main target for technology billed as an option to smooth bore feedthroats in extrusion.

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Processors Pulse Is Healthy

Plastics processors continue to be optimistic about ´óÏó´«Ã½ conditions, according to our monthly Processors’ Pulse survey results. Nearly two-thirds of processors surveyed in October said they were more optimistic or much more optimistic about the future of their ´óÏó´«Ã½.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Blending & Dosing