Compounding
Foremost to Represent A-Ward Container Loaders
Meeting demand from compounders and resin producers for filling large container liners instead of many smaller bags.
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Are You Ready to Take on the World?
Plastics Technology’s exclusive benchmarking study reveals the tactics of processors who just might be in that class.
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Top of the Class: Meet 2015’s World-Class Processors
Plastics Technology’s inaugural group of World-Class Processors—selected through an exclusive benchmarking survey—spans geographies, markets, processes, and materials. Diverse in size and capabilities, these companies have one key trait in common: efficiency. How do you stack up in comparison?
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Processors’ Equipment Investment Plans Remain Strong in 2016
Gardner’s exclusive research forecasts total spending on primary processing and auxiliary equipment at its highest level since 2008.
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November 2015—44.3
Processors plan to invest in capital equipment as smaller processors are doing better.
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Large & Medium-Sized Plants Expand
Smaller operations might be struggling, but the heart of the industry is growing.
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Solve Venting Problems on Twin-Screw Compounding Extruders
Compounds must be free of voids and volatiles or else the material will cause subsequent processing problems. Here’s how to ensure your venting is effective.
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Maag Buys Gala
Both companies project 'perfect fit.' Each make underwater pelletizers and centrifugal dryers.
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