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ABC Technologies Appoints Campbell as CEO
Terry Campbell advances from COO to president and CEO of a leading automotive molder, extruder and compounder.
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New Mid-Size PET Preform Machine
Nissei ASB will debut at K 2022 a 100-ton vertical rotary press for PET preforms in 18 to 36 cavities.
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Modified Machines to Mold Unusual PET & PP Bottles at K 2022
K 2022 visitors looking for new ideas in stretch-blown containers will be treated to two novel collapsible concepts a the Nissei ASB booth.
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New PET Stretch-Blow System Saves Energy & Downtime, Aids rPET Use
New-generation Contiform PET stretch-blow molding machine from Krones is designed for sustainability throughout.
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The ‘Natural’ History of Plastics is … well, ‘Circular’
‘Renewable’ and ‘biobased’ are the keywords to many developments in plastics today — which takes us back to the very origin of the plastics industry. How’s that for ‘circularity’? (another keyword today)
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Materials Expert Mike Sepe to Speak at SPE Chicago Seminar in September
Day-and-half meeting Sept. 20-21 features a well-known consultant speaking on materials in design, processing and failure analysis; followed by a half-day of talks on additive manufacturing (3D printing).
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Beefed-Up Injection-Blow Machine at K 2022
Jomar’s new 85-S Gen II IBM press has increased clamp tonnage and trigger-bar length, along with precise, efficient digital hydraulics.
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Jomar Enters Extrusion Blow Molding Market
Jomar complements its injection-blow line with exclusive distribution of Automa by Magic extrusion blow machines.
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High-Strength Filament with Carbon Fiber
Stiff, strong, resilient filament pairs well with its low-friction, wear-resistant companion material.
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New Packaging and Industrial Machines Boast Speed, Energy Efficiency, Web Connectivity
Bekum launches two new series of machines with new clamps, extruders, and controls at K 2022 show.
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Fish Waste to Nano-Onions: New Milestone in Recycling ‘Garbage’
No, it’s not a joke, but a new means of producing a high-tech product from a high-volume waste product of food production.
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50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting
Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.
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