More content from April 2026

Graham Engineering
The Revolution MVP is configurable with 12 to 24 stations and up to 10 extruders in dual-parison setups.
Retrofittable packages allow for more processing of PCR and regrind, and make maintenance easier.
April 10, 2026
Reel Power
From left, the Rim Drive, Shafted and Shaftless Light Duty Payout systems from Reel Power.
The solutions are for light-duty use in processing wire, cable, tubing, rope and plastic profiles.
April 10, 2026
Elmet
The Top 7000 Cast LSR dosing system is for casting, coating and manual molding applications.
The Top 7000 Cast features a self-learning control system and automatic drum changes.
April 9, 2026
Lindner
Yannick Stanau, business development manager for Lindner Washtech (center) and Gian De Belder, technical director, packaging sustainability at P&G (right) are interviewed at K 2025.
Module developed in partnership between Lindner and Procter & Gamble can be added to wash lines.
April 8, 2026
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Chris Parrillo of Yushin (left), NPE2027's executive committee chair, and PLASTICS President and CEO Matt Seaholm at the Space Selection event in Orlando.
PLASTICS reports 1,105 companies secured more than 900,000 square feet of space for the triennial show.
April 7, 2026
Starlinger & Co. GmbH
The updated recoSTAR dynamic art recycling system can process film, fibers, thermoplastic in-house scrap and washed post-consumer waste to produce high-quality granulate that can be used in demanding applications.
Updated recoSTAR dynamic art recycling system can process film, fibers, thermoplastic in-house scrap and washed post-consumer waste.
April 6, 2026
Fanuc
Fanuc America is a major provider of industrial robots and automation systems.
A new $90 million facility in Michigan will help meet growing demand for automation solutions.
March 25, 2026
KraussMaffei Corp.
John Fini takes over as president of KraussMaffei Corp. on June 1.
The current VP of digital solutions and service for North America takes over for Brett Greenhalgh, who is retiring in May.
March 25, 2026
KDG Industrial
Carlos Chavez is president of KDG Industrial, which will distribute iD Additives products in Mexico.
KDG Industrial signs agreement to sell the Eco-Pro and purging compound lines.
March 24, 2026
Haitian International
Haitian International's headquarters in Ningbo, China.
Investments in Southeast Asia and South America boosted overseas sales figures of injection molding machines.
March 23, 2026
Advanced Blending Solutions blue and white logo
Jono Newlin will represent the desiccant drying division, working out of Pittsburgh.
March 19, 2026
Plastixs
Elisa Tucker is sales manager for Plastixs.
He spent 26 years at Burger and Brown in various roles.
March 13, 2026
Vecoplan
Ralf Guckert has been named CEO of shredder manufacturer Vecoplan.
The company manufactures shredding and other recycling equipment.
March 3, 2026
Husky Technologies
Robert Domodossola, a 30-year veteran of Husky Technologies, has been named CEO and president.
He has been with the maker of injection molding and hot-runner technologies since 1996.
March 3, 2026
Citex Group
Ralph Klose, left, has taken over the position of CEO of the Citex Group from his father, Reinhard Klose, right.
He takes over from his father, Reinhard Klose, at the manufacturer of extrusion measurement and process technologies.
March 2, 2026
KraussMaffei
Dirk Musser is the new managing director of KraussMaffei Technologies.
He replaces Jörg Stech, who has led the injection molding, automation and additive manufacturing divisions since 2023.
Feb. 26, 2026
Absolute Haitian logo
The company imports and sells injection molding and automation equipment.
Feb. 25, 2026
Bekum
Florian Mosgöller has been named technical director for Bekum’s sites in Berlin and in Traismauer, Austria.
He will be responsible for mechanical design of blow molding machines, extruders and extrusion heads and automation technology.
Feb. 24, 2026
LS Mtron IMM USA
Jose Villanueva is now service manager for LS Mtron IMM USA.
The longtime service technician has been featured in a series of training videos.
Feb. 24, 2026