Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

editorial

First Reflections of NPE2024

After a six-year hiatus, this year’s show was a resounding success, with meaningful technologies on display that will help processors run their businesses more efficiently.  

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NPE

Cleaning System Removes Varnish from Processing Machinery

Comprehensive cleaning solution proven to remove varnish buildup to prevent costly downtime and ensure smooth operations.

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Extrusion

Davis-Standard Goes Carbon-Free

All North American facilities are powered by 100% carbon-free electricity.   

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Film Extrusion

Reifenhauser Stakes Claim to 'World's First' 18-Micron MDO Blown Film

Five-layer structure, to be displayed at drupa 2024 printing show, reportedly provides 25% material savings over current standard.

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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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Thermoforming

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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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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