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Frigel Group, Scandicci, Italy, an intelligent process cooling system manufacturer, has announced the launch of its 3FR modular air-cooled chillers for plastics processors in North America. Supporting needs from 38 to 130 tons, these modular chillers offer better control, flexibility and an industry-leading Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) for users in need of a smarter option for … [Read more...] about Frigel Group Introduces 3FR Modular Air-Cooled Chillers

Custom injection molder Plastic Molding Technology (PMT), El Paso, Texas, has invested $1 million in additional capacity to service new demand, adding both vertical and horizontal injection molding presses at its headquarters and factory site in El Paso. A highlight of the new equipment is the 220-ton Arburg Allrounder 1500T/2000-800. The custom-ordered machine recently … [Read more...] about Custom Molder PMT Invests in Additional Capacity

International advisory and consulting firm Stout has announced that its client, United Poly Systems, LLC (UPS), has been acquired by Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLC (IOP). Stout served as exclusive financial advisor to UPS in connection with this transaction. UPS is a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe for use in the oil and gas, water supply and … [Read more...] about Stout Advises on Sale of United Poly Systems

Viking Plastics, Corry, Pennsylvania, an injection molding and value-added assembly service provider, has hired Bob Goldman as its new automotive account manager. Goldman will be based out of the Detroit, Michigan, area and will focus on growing the company’s automotive industry business. Goldman has 20-plus years of experience in the automotive industry, focused primarily … [Read more...] about Viking Hires Automotive Account Manager

Purdue University recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first phase of its new Manufacturing Design Laboratory (MD Lab), housed in the university’s new Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC). The lab, a research space dedicated to cutting-edge innovations in manufacturing, features a new 300 metric ton KraussMaffei CX series FiberForm injection … [Read more...] about Purdue University and KraussMaffei Partner for Design Lab