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    Ron Shinn
    Aug. 18, 2025
    Learn more about this story, plus a profile of Currier Plastics and the upgrades to Netstal's PET-line, in this podcast.

    Extrusion

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    Injection molding machines on a shop floor.
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    The R&B logo on a red blow molding machine.
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    Reel Power International
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    Nova Chemicals' Syndigo1 facility processes LLDPE film into recycled PE pellets.

    BROWSE THESE LEADING COMPANIES

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    July 29, 2025
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    Velocity Group
    Velocity Group employees work to assemble a component used for industrial power sources. Despite being in a rural area. the Byesville, Ohio, company has surmounted labor challenges by building a positive impression in the community as a good employer.
    Karen Hanna
    July 29, 2025
    Tariffs and labor challenges increase pressures on mold makers as they seek to capitalize on reshoring.
    Cannon Viking
    Cannon Viking's Purform slabstock machines offer multiple innovations.
    Karen Hanna
    July 25, 2025
    The PU slabstock foam machines allow for consistent formulations and optimized material distribution.
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    R&B Plastics Machinery President and GM Fred Piercy atop a blow molding machine at the company's Saline. Mich., plant.
    Ron Shinn
    July 23, 2025
    The company has found its niche in tailoring blow molding machines and extruders to meet processors' specifications.
    Exair
    Exair's static detector helps avoid jams on film lines.
    Lynne Sherwin
    July 22, 2025
    The Model 7905 reduces downtime and protects workers from shocks.