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Erema Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH
Erema developed its Volex process for its Intarema TVEplus single-screw extruder.
Recycling
Erema degassing technique uses water to draw out impurities
April 27, 2026
Coperion
Technologies from Coperion and EPC are combined to create a one-step compounding process for PC.
Compounding
Coperion/EPC process simplifies PC compounding
April 24, 2026
Exair
The Bete FlexiSan holds two different cleaning liquids, and the spray header can connect to a facility's water supply.
Product Innovations
FlexiSan makes cleaning equipment easy
April 22, 2026
BinMaster
BinMaster's CNCR-400 radar level sensors come in three models.
Product Innovations
BinMaster sensors measure resin levels
April 21, 2026
Micro-Epsilon
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
More content from April 2026
Maag Group
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.
Recycling
Maag pelletizers boast performance, reliability
The Pearlo CS models have throughputs ranging up to 1,100 pounds per hour; the M²USG models max out at 26.4 tons per hour.
April 20, 2026
Mass Finishing
The HZ-6 from Mass Finishing can be used to polish mold components or printed plastic parts.
Molds & Tooling
Tumbler finishes 3D printed parts
The HZ-6 from Mass Finishing can be used to polish mold components as well as plastic parts.
April 17, 2026
Sidel
Sidel EvoBlow Laser blow molding machine
Blow Molding
EvoBlow Laser uses lasers to heat preforms
Sidel's newest blow molder provides precisely targeted heating and allows production of more sustainable packaging.
April 17, 2026
Carver
The Carver AutoPellet RP lab press prepares pellets from powdered materials for spectroscopy and other applications.
Product Innovations
Carver lab press makes pellets from powder
The updated AutoPellet RP is more compact and has an enhanced interface.
April 16, 2026
Nordson BKG Inc.
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.
Recycling
Modular new lines recycle up to 6.6 tons per hour
System combines Fimic’s filtration units and Nordson BKG's gear pumps, valves and underwater pelletizing systems.
April 16, 2026
Piovan
Piovan UnaDyn's GN3 drying technology delivers gentle but efficient heat to PET and rPET pellets.
Product Innovations
GN³ efficiently dries PET, rPET
Piovan UnaDyn's technology significantly cuts drying cycle and changeover times.
April 15, 2026
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Businessman holds a globe as fires burn around him
Manufacturing
The world is chaotic, but also brims with opportunity
Economic disruption from war, tariffs and supply chain issues can lead to new ways of thinking about your plastics business.
April 15, 2026
Cannon
The Nexus heating system is integrated in Cannon molds for composites.
Molds & Tooling
Cannon system regulates heat in molds
The Nexus system for processing composites reduces cycle times and saves energy.
April 14, 2026
Rollepaal's Offline Multi-Layer Scanner analyzes individual layers and total wall thickness in pipe samples.
Extrusion
Rollepaal system analyzes multi-layer pipe
It captures a full cross-section and creates a report on individual layers, total wall thickness and more.
April 13, 2026
Shuman Plastics
Ken Shuman, his wife and friends hiked 111 miles around Mont Blanc in Switzerland in 10 days. 'It was kind of invigorating and exhausting at the same time. So beautiful, I love that stuff,” he said.
Recycling
Ken Shuman is committed to family, business and giving back
Customer relationships, sustainability and philanthropy are driving forces for the second-generation owner of Shuman Plastics and Dyna-Purge.
April 13, 2026
Graham Engineering
The Revolution MVP is configurable with 12 to 24 stations and up to 10 extruders in dual-parison setups.
Blow Molding
Graham upgrades Revolution MVP rotary wheel blow molder
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.
Extrusion
Reel Power payout systems come in 3 drive styles
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.
Product Innovations
Elmet LSR system tailored for casting, coating
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.
Recycling
New Flexloop recycling process uses solvent to remove impurities
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.
Manufacturing
NPE2027 Space Selection signals strong industry momentum
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.
Recycling
Starlinger recycling line processes very contaminated material
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.
Manufacturing
Fanuc America plans to build more robots in the U.S.
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.
Injection Molding
John Fini named new president of KraussMaffei Corp.
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.
Injection Molding
ID Additives expands distribution 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.
Injection Molding
Haitian International reports 10 percent revenue growth in 2025
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
Extrusion
Advanced Blending Solutions hires regional sales manager
Jono Newlin will represent the desiccant drying division, working out of Pittsburgh.
March 19, 2026
Plastixs
Elisa Tucker is sales manager for Plastixs.
Injection Molding
Plastixs hires sales manager Elisha Tucker
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.
Recycling
Vecoplan names Ralf Guckert CEO
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.
Injection Molding
Husky veteran Robert Domodossola named president and CEO
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.
Extrusion
Citex Group names Ralph Klose CEO
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.
Injection Molding
Dirk Musser named managing director at 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
Injection Molding
Absolute Haitian expands sales team
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.
Blow Molding
Florian Mosgöller named technical director of Bekum’s European sites
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.
Injection Molding
LS Mtron promotes Jose Villanueva to service manager
The longtime service technician has been featured in a series of training videos.
Feb. 24, 2026