Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Film Extrusion

Lots of Expansion Brewing In Film Extrusion

Firms adds more capacity to produce higher-tech films.

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Postconsumer

Recycling News at K 2013

New developments combine recycling and compounding in one step. Plenty of news at K in size reduction and de-labeling.

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Thermoforming

Thermoforming News at K 2013

New machinery and tooling developments for thermoformers debut at K.

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plant tour

From Printer to High-End Extruder: Colormasters Sets Sights on Collation Film

When long-established printing and converting company Colormasters was putting together a strategic plan for growth, it added blown film processing to the mix.

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Film Extrusion

Paper or Plastic?

It might come down to dollars, but not cents.

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Film Extrusion

Top 10 Extrusion Items in 2013

Here's a quick rundown of things that caught my eye--and likely the attention of extrusion processors, in 2013.

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Packaging

The Shale Gas Game Changer

Processors and resin suppliers alike believe the availability of low-cost feedstock will present huge opportunities in the North American plastics market.

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Postprocessing

Molder Puts the ‘Art’ into Decorating

Custom molder took its expertise in in-mold coloring, IML, and IMD to the next level with the launch of a new division, Artistry of Plastics. The operation utilizes a proprietary technique, trade named Fabric Fusion, which merges resins with textiles to create a unique seamless product design.

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Film Extrusion

Extrusion/Compounding at K 2013: Having It All

Extrusion processors no longer need to chose among speed, quality, and flexibility, based on exhibits at K 2013.

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Postprocessing

K 2013: More Efficient, Flexible & User-Friendly Auxiliaries

It’s hard to generalize about auxiliary equipment, but a few trends stood out at K, including: greater energy efficiency, ease of maintenance and cleaning, controls that provide more real-time and historical process information and greater ease of use.

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Film Extrusion

European Film Extruder Sets Up North American Operation

German processor Südpack sets up direct sales operation in Chicago.

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Thermoforming

Mid-Size Former Has Big-Time Tools

Dordan utilizes NX-generated photo realistic images and 3D package design movies to demonstrate how package has been designed for manufacturing, including part functionality and shelf impact.

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PT Tech Days