Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Multicomponent

NPE2012: The Big Picture -- Themes for Growth at the Big Show

In our last issue we examined three big themes that will serve as the foundation of many new technology developments at NPE 2012, April 1-5 at the Orlando Convention Center: sustainability, energy efficiency, and automation.

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Getting 'Youth of America' Interested in Manufacturing

Finding people interested in careers in manufacturing is a major problem for processors and suppliers alike.

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NPE 2012: The Big Picture--Themes for Growth at the Big Show

In the March issue of Plastics Technology we will report on new technology to be unveiled at the giant show, which for the first time will be held at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., April 1-5, 2012.

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Testing

Lab Investment Pays Off For Major Tube & Profile House

Teel started a testing laboratory in 2010 to support quality assurance and new product development and to troubleshoot manufacturing issues as they arise.

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The Results Are In: You’re Buying ‘New’ in 2012

Respondents to annual study report an uptick in buying plans, with more investment in new equipment.

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Sheet Extrusion

Study May Boost Prospects For Single-Screw ‘Elongator’

Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., weighed in at last year’s SPE ANTEC with a paper discussing results of experiments they conducted on a novel elongational mixing device developed by Randcastle Extrusion Systems

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Processors' Pulse: Steady and Strong

Every couple of months we survey our readers to get their feelings on ´óÏó´«Ã½ conditions and the like.

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Of Harry Moser, Sewing Machines, And Reshoring

If you have lost ´óÏó´«Ã½ to China or other low-cost nations because of “price,” Harry Moser can help you.

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plant tour

On Site: Where Art, Science, And Customer Focus Meet

Business strategy at Danafilms involves a mix of art and science in blending resins, designing layer structures, and operating flexibility for both short and long runs.

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Are You Compliant with New Chemical Safety Standards?

The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards...

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Multiscrew

If He Built It, It Will Run

This compounder builds its own machines.

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Teach Your Customers The Hidden Costs of Offshoring

They might not realize that' low cost' isn't all that it appears to be.

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Plastics Size Reduction