Press release submitted on behalf of Maguire.
Maguire Products, a global leader in gravimetric blending and material handling systems, will exhibit at PTXPO 2026, demonstrating how plastics processors can improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and gain total visibility across their production processes.
On display in Booth 921, Maguire will feature its ULTRA-150 vacuum dryer alongside a fully integrated Fusion-controlled blending, feeding, and conveying system, offering visitors a complete view of next-generation materials handling — from drying through feeding and blending.
ULTRA-150: Ultra-Low Energy Drying for Modern Processing
Leading the showcase is Maguire’s ULTRA-150 dryer, the industry’s first ultra-low energy vacuum dryer, designed to deliver fast, consistent drying with a fraction of the energy consumption of conventional desiccant systems.
The ULTRA-150 uses a clean vacuum drying process that eliminates desiccant beds, regeneration cycles, and high-maintenance components, reducing energy use by 60–80% and dramatically shortening drying times while increasing overall production uptime.
With its compact footprint and low-maintenance design, the ULTRA-150 is ideally suited for medical, cleanroom, packaging, and technical molding applications — virtually any environment where material quality, process stability, and energy efficiency are critical.
“Processors today want systems that reduce complexity while improving efficiency and control,” said Frank Kavanagh, Global VP of Sales & Marketing at Maguire. “With ULTRA vacuum drying and the Fusion platform, we’re demonstrating how material handling can become simpler, more energy-efficient, and far easier for processors to manage.”
Cleanroom-Ready Fusion System: Blending, Feeding, and Conveying — Unified
Also on display is a demonstration of Maguire’s Fusion platform, which integrates blending, feeding, conveying, and extrusion control (when required) into a single touchscreen system. Fusion can be installed on the machine throat, as a floor-mounted system, or on a mezzanine to suit different production layouts.
The integrated system features:
• WSB-MB Gravimetric Blender
• Two AVR vacuum receivers with a loader lift kit
• FlexBus Lite conveying control
• MGF+2 dual gravimetric feeders with automatic calibration and multiple operating modes for both molding and extrusion
• All unified under Maguire’s Fusion system
This configuration demonstrates how processors can consolidate blending, feeding, and conveying into a single coordinated system, enabling rapid color and additive changes without stopping the blender — all managed from a single intuitive touchscreen interface with complete process data.
By integrating core material handling functions into one connected platform, Fusion delivers on Maguire’s design philosophy: “Intelligent Simplicity” — fewer systems, fewer interfaces, and better process control.
“PTXPO is an ideal venue to demonstrate these technologies,” added Kavanagh. “ULTRA and Fusion help processors reduce energy costs, simplify operations, and gain complete insight into their materials handling systems.”
Tracker and ULTRA Energy Savings Calculator
The booth will also feature Maguire’s Tracker software platform, providing plant-wide visibility across Maguire equipment. Tracker enables processors to:
- Remotely monitor and control blenders, feeders, dryers, and conveying systems
- Review material consumption and alarms
- Generate detailed process reports for improved operational insight
Visitors can also try Maguire’s ULTRA energy savings calculator, which compares existing drying systems with ULTRA’s modern vacuum drying technology and estimates annual energy savings, operating cost reductions, and CO₂ sustainability impact.
About Maguire Products
Maguire Products is a global leader in blending, drying, feeding, and materials handling systems for the plastics processing industry. For more than 40 years, Maguire has helped processors improve efficiency and protect material value through innovative, reliable equipment. Headquartered in Aston, Pennsylvania, Maguire supports customers worldwide through a global network of subsidiaries and distributors.
For more information, visit www.maguire.com