Teknor Apex, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, acquires Dorum Color Company’s dry color business as of Aug. 9. Dorum Color, located in Akron, Ohio, is a leading supplier of dry color in North America with a singular focus on the rotational molding market. The deal is structured as an asset purchase and customers will be supplied from Teknor’s Henderson, Kentucky, Facility. Scott Dority … [Read more...] about Teknor Apex Acquires Dorum Color’s Dry Color Business
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Put RJG’s Technology Day on Your Calendar
Put RJGs Technology Day on Your Calendar by Dianna Brodine Plastics Business RJG will be hosting its Technology Day in Strongsville, OH, on Sept. 29 and in Elk Grove Village, IL, on Oct. 28. I had the opportunity to attend one of these sessions last fall in Kansas City, and Ill attest to the fact that this isnt a typical sales presentation. Partnering with … [Read more...] about Put RJG’s Technology Day on Your Calendar
Benefits of a Central Resin Conveying System
by Jim Zinski, Novatec Increasing profits, satisfying customer demand and improving utilization of production floor space are all strong reasons to consider a new central resin conveying system. But what does that really mean? In basic terms, we're talking about automating the resin handling process. This includes getting the buckets, ladders, pallets, bags, manpower and … [Read more...] about Benefits of a Central Resin Conveying System
Advantages of a Central Resin Drying System
by Mark Haynie, Novatec Central drying systems typically, but not always, are an integral part of a central conveying system. Central drying adds a new level of energy efficiency for processors because dryers can be moved off the production floor, and a single dryer is more efficient to operate than multiple dryers taking up space on the production floor. When a processor … [Read more...] about Advantages of a Central Resin Drying System
Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
by Dianna Brodine Plastics Business The annual MAPP Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference will take place October 15-17 in Indianapolis, IN. This processor-driven conference is well worth the time and money spent, with sessions and networking opportunities that focus on improving the way plastics companies do business. I've attended every conference since 2008 and am … [Read more...] about Efficiency vs. Effectiveness