Matthew Naitove

Matthew Naitove Contributing Editor

Everything’s Going Up—Including Machine Prices

With costs of raw materials, labor, fuel, and shipping going up, machinery prices are following suit.

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Medical Molder Boasts Showpiece Material-Handling System

Flex Manchester is so proud of its new, elaborate drying/conveying system that it greets visitors front and center on their way to view the cleanroom molding floor.

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Automotive

Blow Molding: Enhanced Machines for Large & Complex Industrial Parts

Virtual exhibit by ST BlowMoulding shows off its latest developments for automotive and industrial packaging

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sustainability

Get Ideas from IMDA Award Winners In IML, IMD & In-Mold Electronics

Winners of the annual IMDA Awards Competition highlight aesthetics, functionality, sustainability—and even COVID-19 protection.

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sustainability

The ‘Three Rs' of Sustainability: Are They All Equal in Priority?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—Which of these is most accessible to more manufacturers in the near term?

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Biopolymers

An Encouraging Sign for Bioplastics

When a global packaging giant buys a stake in a bioplastics firm, that looks like a vote of confidence in a still-emerging materials field.

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Lightweighting Mold Technology For PET Bottles Also Saves Energy

Combining existing technologies for base design and mold venting offer savings to users of all types of stretch-blow molding machines.

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Biopolymers

ALPLA Invests in Bioplastics

Global packaging giant APLA buys stake in developer of bioplastic compounds.

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Medical + Packaging: Flexcraft Diversifies in Custom Blow Molding

This family-owned firm is broadening its range of blow molding technologies to expand into new markets, while maintaining the strong service philosophy that has made it successful.

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I Didn’t See This Coming

Somehow, an entry-level job in journalism turned into a career at one magazine—49 years and counting. How did that happen?

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Postprocessing

Enhanced Flame Treater Boosts Energy Efficiency & Safety

Proco Machinery’s upgraded flame treater features automatic self-ignition control that results in major energy savings.

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Blow Molders Are Expanding

Three blow molders of large and small products are adding machines and manufacturing space.

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