Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Paving the Road to a Circular Economy

Sustainability and circular economy aren’t buzz words. They are and will continue to be the way of doing business for processors. 

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All-Nanolayer Disk Die Pushes Blown Film Layer Limits

Patented die aims to extend blown film layer limits beyond the current nine- and 11-layer standards currently considered high-tech.

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A Coronavirus Comeback Restarts Growth at Medical Compounder

A slowdown in catheter production stopped growth in its tracks last year at Foster. But business has turned around quickly this year, and the medical compounder was prepared for the rebound.

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Novel Line Produces 27-Microlayer Blown Film

Italian machine builder unveils blown film system that relies on feedblocks—far more common in flat-die processing—to yield thin yet strong film.

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What’s Ahead for Manufacturing in 2021?

Reshoring...and lots of it, studies show.

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New Screen Changer Lets Film Processor Ramp Up Scrap Usage

Retrofitting RSFgenius melt filter enables the German PE film processor Oldenburg to reprocess—rather than resell—production waste.

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High-Torque Twin & Novel Feeding System Debut for Compounding

ENTEK takes the wraps off three innovations aimed at increasing productivity.

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So…What’s Ahead in Manufacturing for 2021?

Reshoring...and lots of it, studies show. 

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ProAmpac’s Philosophy: Think Big, Act Small

While growing into a major force in flexible packaging—fueled by acquisition and new product development— this fully integrated film processor and converter has held onto the core values of a fast, feisty and customer-hungry smaller outfit.

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System Moves Color Control From Lab to Production Floor

In-line spectrophotometer from Equitech promises to move color management out of the lab and right to the extrusion line to slash waste and improve quality.

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Introducing the Plastics Technology Expo

New trade show for all plastics processing to launch in the Chicago area in 2022.

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Technology Never Sleeps

Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology team up on a special print-and-digital May supplement that focuses on new products and technology drivers and trends to help keep you ahead of the competition.

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