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Coperion K-Tron recently announced the expansion of its original ProRate feeder portfolio with a new and cost-effective feeder line called ProRate PLUS. The ProRate PLUS continuous gravimetric feeder line was designed with the specific requirements of the plastics processing industry in mind. The single screw feeders are ideal for the feeding of pellets, granules and other … [Read more...] about Coperion K-Tron Announces ProRate PLUS Feeder Line

Pregis, Deerfield, Illinois, recently named Jon McClure president of its new $80 million blown film extrusion operation in Anderson, South Carolina. McClure brings more than 40 years of blown film operational experience to Pregis. McClure also has served on the board of directors for the Flexible Packaging Association and the Southeastern board of directors for the Society of … [Read more...] about McClure Named President of Pregis’ Operation

BMG, Beaverton, Michigan, recently appointed Jon Smalling as director of sales for NAS Nalle Automation Systems, Knoxville, Tennessee. Smalling has experience in the paper and plastic industry applications, including injection molding, thermoforming and best practices for automation solutions. He has worked in sales and new business development leadership roles within the … [Read more...] about NAS Nalle Automation Systems Director of Sales Appointed

Absolute Group of Companies, Worchester, Massachusetts, a distributor of plastics equipment in the US and Canada, has expanded its sales management team with the promotion of Sherman McGinnis to vice president of sales for the group. McGinnis will lead the sales teams for Absolute Haitian’s injection molding machinery and Absolute Robot’s (ARI) automation equipment, as well … [Read more...] about Absolute Expands Sales Management Team

Tide Rock Holdings, San Diego, California, recently acquired Plastic Molding Technology (PMT), El Paso, Texas. PMT joins Pikes Peak Plastics and Altratek to form a new plastics injection molding company that serves the industrial, energy, electronics, telecommunications, medical and automotive industries. Tide Rock’s growing plastics manufacturing portfolio includes … [Read more...] about Plastic Molding Technology Acquired by Tide Rock