Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

In Memoriam: Mike Sepe

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

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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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Italian Machine Builders Bandera, Macchi Running Film Lines

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

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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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See a 7-Layer Stretch Line Controlled by AI

Colines producing high-tech stretch film on a line with an artificial intelligence control package.

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Group to Present on Growth of Vinyl Records

NPE2024: Head of Vinyl Record Manufacturing Association to discuss industry’s comeback.    

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Streamlined Drying Process Speeds Up Changeovers

NPE2024: Maguire demonstrating increase in productivity possible by vacuum drying.

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Program Provides Equipment Maintenance, Overhauls and Upgrades

NPE2024: Program aims to ensure equipment remains at peak performance levels throughout its life cycle.  

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Alpine Is Focusing on Efficiency, Sustainability, While Pushing for Better Recycling Infrastructure

NPE2024: New technology aims at improving efficiencies in film production, but executive calls on e-commerce retailers to help develop packaging infrastructure.   

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Macro Building Shrink Film Lab Line for Multibubble Production

NPE2024: Machine builder is preparing should market switch from PVdC.  

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For W&H, Big Themes are MDO, the Circular Economy, Retrofits

NPE2024: Machine builders responding to a need for flexible packaging processors are looking to make their operations more sustainable.

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Conair: Going All In on AI

Conveying with Optimizer, Conair’s new AI-based conveying technology stands to be a true game changer for plastics processors.

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