
Jim Callari Editorial Director
Lots of Expansion Brewing In Film Extrusion
Firms adds more capacity to produce higher-tech films.
Read MoreRecycling News at K 2013
New developments combine recycling and compounding in one step. Plenty of news at K in size reduction and de-labeling.
Read MoreThermoforming News at K 2013
New machinery and tooling developments for thermoformers debut at K.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreTop 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMolder 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.
Read MoreExtrusion/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.
Read MoreK 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.
Read MoreEuropean Film Extruder Sets Up North American Operation
German processor Südpack sets up direct sales operation in Chicago.
Read MoreMid-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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