Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

editorial

Reshoring: Is the Surge Sustainable?

Sure seems that way, as companies big and small look and act to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. 

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Air Ring Add-On Brings Output to New Level

The Short Stack from Addex sits between the air ring and die and provides high-velocity air flow to boost output and lock in the bubble.

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Packaging

Building a Consumer Packaging Powerhouse

TekniPlex extends footprint in consumer packaging through acquisitions, but plans to grow organically through a materials-science focus.

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editorial

Lots to Say About Recycling

In our July issue, we have two features with a recycling bent. We also have a new editor on board to track and report on future developments in this critical industry segment.

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sustainability

Pregis Performance Flexibles: In the ‘Wow’ Business

Pregis went big and bold with investment in a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant and spent big on expanding an existing facility. High-tech lines, well-known leadership and a commitment to sustainability are bringing the “wow” factor to blown film.

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sustainability

What’s Your Sustainability Plan?

If you don’t have one, you should think about it. There are many ways beyond using recycled materials that a processor can make its facility more planet-friendly.  

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industry 4.0

Compounder Spins Off Home-Made Industry 4.0 Platform

Alterra to offer SmartChronos iIOT platform, which it’s been using on its own lines, to other processors

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An Automation 'First' for Non-Servo-Eject Trim Presses

Compact, flexible and configurable robotic system is said to be the first to enable thermoformers to fully automate product handling after a non-servo trim press.

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Teel Straps on Yellow Belt to Cut Scrap on Big Cores

Investments in a lean, continuous process pay off for this Wisconsin processor.

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editorial

Curtain to Rise This Month on PTXPO

It’s showtime, folks. Register now for the first-ever PTXPO and check out our coverage in this issue of new technology that will be on display March 29-31 in Rosemont, Ill.

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polyolefins

New HDPE Pipe Processor Goes ‘QuickSwitch’ Route

Encoma of Canada installs KraussMaffei’s first-ever QuickSwitch line in North American to maximize pipe production flexibility, with more capacity on the way.

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editorial

Industry Associations Line Up to Support PTXPO

Plastics Industry Association, AMBA, MAPP and CAMM are among the leading trade groups supporting this new North American trade show.

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