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Extrusion

Technologies from Coperion and EPC are combined to create a one-step compounding process for PC.

Coperion/EPC process simplifies PC compounding

It combines existing technologies to transfer melt and additives into a one-step direct compounding extruder.

April 24, 2026

A new recycling process combining NGR's C:Gran technology and Leistritz twin-screw extruder saves energy and results in resin that can be used in high-quality polyolefin films.

NGR, Leistritz process combines recycling, compounding

April 22, 2026

Perc Pineda, chief economist of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS).

New IRS provision can offset tariffs on new plastics machinery

April 21, 2026

Micro-Epsilon's confocalDT IFS2407-xHT/VAC optical sensors can be used in hot zones, such as near the extrudate exit.

Product Innovations

Optical sensors can withstand high heat

April 20, 2026

Maag's new M²USG underwater strand pelletizer series features a new cutting head and additional sensor technology, and the models come in three sizes with working widths of 600mm, 900mm and 1,200mm.

Maag pelletizers boast performance, reliability

April 20, 2026

Xaloy acquires plasticizing component supplier Maxi Melt

April 16, 2026

Combining equipment from Fimic and Nordson BKG, the CFO-Line recycling system features two underwater pelletizers, an extruder, gear pump, valve, two filters and two gear pumps.

Modular new lines recycle up to 6.6 tons per hour

April 16, 2026

PureLoop's DynaShape technology increases the efficiency of the shredding process by automatically matching the shredder’s hydraulic pressure and rotor speed to the material being shredded.

PureLoop's DynaShape optimizes shredder pressure, rotor speed

April 14, 2026

Stephen Ovren, sales manager for Guill Tool & Engineering.

Guill Tool names Stephen Ovren sales manager

April 13, 2026

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