Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Compounding

Schenck Process FPM Becoming Coperion

Name change to become official in August 2024.

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industry 4.0

SmartChronos Licensed to Kneader Manufacturer

Industry 4.0 platform, developed then spun off by compounder Alterra, to be used by X-Compound in its lab.  

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Sheet Extrusion

PTI Seals Deal to Rep Italian Slitter Manufacturer Helios

PTi to provide slitters and related components and services to sheet processors in the U.S. and Canada under exclusive agreement.  

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Compounding

PVC Compounder Adds Mixing Capacity

Concord Compounding adds two new Farrel continuous mixers.  

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editorial

Not Your Grandpa’s Plastics Processing Operation

New materials and machinery offer processors the means to run their businesses more efficiently and more inline with the circular economy. But you have to say yes.  

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processor's edge

Thermoformed Container Keeps Battery Cells Safe

Despite last-minute design changes and other unexpected roadblocks, thermoformer TriEnda works with a key supplier on innovative reusable shipping container.  

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'Smart,' Moisture-Based Drying Technology Enhanced

At NPE2024, Novatec relaunches DryerGenie with a goal to putting an end to drying based on time.

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Compounding

Shibaura Machine, NFM Extend License Agreement on Twin-Screw Compounders

NFM to manufacture and sell TEM series of twin-screw compounding extruders for the next 10 years.  

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Materials

In Memoriam: Mike Sepe

“The Materials Analyst” and long-time contributor to Plastics Technology passes away at 71.  

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economics

NPE2024 and the Economy: What PLASTICS' Pineda Has to Say

PLASTICS Chief Economist Perc Pineda shares his thoughts on the economic conditions that will shape the industry.

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NPE

Italian Machine Builders Bandera, Macchi Running Film Lines

Five layer lines running all polyethylene as part of sustainability push.  

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sustainability

Infrastructure May Prove Big Landing Spot for Recycled Plastics

As the government funds infrastructure improvements, a hot topic at NPE2024 – exploration of the role recycled plastics can play in upcoming projects, particularly road development. 

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