Knowing that "safety first" is top of mind for plastics manufacturers, Plastics Business recently spoke with two injection molding machine, extrusion machine and auxiliary machine manufacturing veterans from Cincinnati, Ohio-based Milacron about some of the basics of machine, robotics and auxiliary guarding. Larry Keller, director of engineering, Milacron, and a member of … [Read more...] about Two Injection Molding Veterans Discuss Machine Guarding
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Plastiblow Forms New Company for North America
Plastiblow, a supplier of extrusion blow molding machinery in Corsico, Italy, has announced it has formed a new service and spare parts organization in North America. Plastiblow NA, LLC will be based in Miami at the headquarters of Globeius, Inc., Plastiblow’s exclusive distributor for North America. The new company will provide service and spare parts for Plastiblow … [Read more...] about Plastiblow Forms New Company for North America
First Female Duo Leads PLASTICS Marketing Efforts for NPE2024
Annina Donaldson and Tammy Straw joined the sales & marketing committee of NPE2018. Most recently, the two were given the roles of chair and vice chair of the NPE2024 sales and marketing committee – making them the first female duo to lead any NPE committee in the show’s 75-year history. The two women have years of plastics industry experience. Donaldson was named vice … [Read more...] about First Female Duo Leads PLASTICS Marketing Efforts for NPE2024
Kunststoff Recycling Grünstadt Starts Up Expanded Processing Plant
Kunststoff Recycling Grünstadt (KRG), Grünstadt, Germany, completed the final expansion stage and commissioning of its sorting and processing plant in mid-February. The company is part-owned by PreZero Germany from Porta Westfalica and the Meinhardt Group from Hofheim am Main and will recycle up to 55,000 tons of plastic at the location in the future. The material is turned … [Read more...] about Kunststoff Recycling Grünstadt Starts Up Expanded Processing Plant
Trimas Acquires Intertech
TriMas, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, recently announced that it has acquired Intertech Plastics, Denver, Colorado, a provider of precision injection molded components. The acquisition of Intertech allows TriMas to expand its product portfolio and capabilities for applications in the medical end market. Intertech will become a permanent part of TriMas Packaging. Intertech was … [Read more...] about Trimas Acquires Intertech