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Wal-Mart's Made in America Pledge and Plastics
The world's largest retailer has committed to sourcing and additional $50 billion in U.S. made goods over the next decade; what does it mean for plastics processors?
Read MoreMergers in Extrusion, Thermoforming
Brown Machine, Lyle Industries team up. Also NDC and Beta LaserMike.
Read MoreHoover’s Huge Former Molding Plant Is on the Block
With 150 presses, it's said to be 'the largest injection molding plant West of the Mississippi.'
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Blow a Bottle with Liquid Instead of Air
New technology--to be made widely available--blows and fills bottles in the same step.
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Barrel Repair: When Does It Make Sense?
Repairing a barrel can save you time and money vs. buying a brand-new one. But it’s not an easy fix and not even always possible.
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Commodity Resin Prices Heading Up
Upward pressure on prices comes from production disruptions and higher feedstock costs.
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Reduce Hot-Runner Downtime With Proper Troubleshooting
Solve your problem faster by adopting a systematic approach. Here’s how to get going.
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B&B Molders Sticks to Its Core— Core Values & Core Competencies
To compete in today’s market, you need good technology, but you also need to know what you stand for and what you’re good at.
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What Processors Are Doing To Bridge the Skills Gap
Seasoned technicians are leaving, and replacing them with youngsters is a challenge. But some processors have taken dramatic initiatives to change how young people think about manufacturing and are bringing the next generation into the fold.
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RFID Boosts Production Efficiency For Bumper Molder
RFID technology significantly improves ‘error-proofing’ and productivity from molding to final fabrication.
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Tablet Computer Shell Demonstrates Thermoplastic Composite Process
Advanced materials and high-speed molding machines comprise a new turnkey system for thermoplastic composites.
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Switch to AC Drives & Save Energy, Maintenance Costs
Smaller, cooler AC packages can be retrofitted to existing lines to slash energy use and maintenance costs.
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