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Blow Molding

Kautex Americas Relocates, Expands Activities in Mexico & Latin America

Kautex Americas moves to offices and warehouse in Flemington, N.J. Kautex Machines Mexico takes on all of Latin America.

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PTXPO

Westminster Tool and Mantle Partner on 3D-Printed Mold Technology

The Connecticut mold maker will be one of two beta-testing sites for Mantle’s TrueShape metal 3D printer, with a medical device already borne out of an ongoing collaboration.

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Westec Plastics Adds Three Two-Shot Injection Molding Machines

The Livermore, Calif. custom molder has added three multimaterial Arburg injection molding machines as part of a $3 million investment in its facility and capital equipment.

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PTXPO

SPE Names Mold Maker and Mold Designer of the Year

At the PTXPO, SPE’s Mold Technologies Division named Rick Finnie of M.R. Mold & Engineering the mold maker of the year and Marcin Zajac of A-1 Tool the mold designer of the year.

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Automation

ACS Rolls Out 'Smart Connectivity' Software

Called MiVue, it lets processors start their IoT journey gradually, then expand as needed.

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Blow Molding

Graham Packaging Marks Its Progress Toward Recycling Goals

Last year, Graham hit 7% average PCR use, but in four years it aims to achieve 20% PCR in its products overall. Colored PCR and advanced recycling will contribute to that goal.

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sustainability

Igus Invests in Production, Online Service & Recycling

War in Ukraine accelerated igus’ expansion of production capacity. Also new and growing are low-cost online robot engineering and integration, and recycling of energy chains.

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Medical

Beacon MedTech Solutions Increases Injection Molding Capacity

The company’s Leominster, Mass. facility has recently installed two new Sumitomo (SHI) Demag machines with plans to add an undisclosed number more in the first half of 2022.

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Commodity Resins

ExxonMobil Linear Alpha Olefins Production Unit On Course for Commercial Startup in Mid-2023

A fully range of LAOs will be produced and sold under the Elevexx brand.

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Foremost Promotes DeLorenzo to VP

In his new role, DeLorenzo will be assisting in the executive affairs of the manufacturer of auxiliary equipment.  

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