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A Mantle 3D printer at work at Elite Mold & Engineering.

Resin price spikes, speedy mold makers, new extruders and blow molders: March 2026 in review

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April 3, 2026

An American flag overlaid with the word 'tariffs.'

KPMG survey: Tariffs drive worries for U.S. businesses

April 2, 2026

Recycled plastic pellets in various colors.

Recycled resin provider sees opportunity in petrochemical squeeze

April 1, 2026

Jon Lashley has been named executive vice president of Conair Group.

Conair Group names new leadership

March 31, 2026

The Wittmann S-Max Primus beside-the-press granulator works at low speed, providing uniform grain size, reduced dust and noise, less wear on the cutting tools and lower energy use.

Wittmann expands S-Max granulator line

March 31, 2026

Nissei ASB calls its HSB12-4N/111N the first 1.5-step, double-blow heat-set machine.

Nissei ASB unveils 3 blow molders at K 2025

March 30, 2026

Charles Sewell sits in front of his sons, from left, John, Scott and Drew.

Blow molding pioneer Charles Sewell dies at 93

March 26, 2026

Fanuc America is a major provider of industrial robots and automation systems.

Fanuc America plans to build more robots in the U.S.

March 25, 2026

Elite Mold's workforce of about 20 people is devoted to quality and quick turnarounds.

Molds & Tooling

'Adrenaline junkies' fill need for quick turnarounds with suppliers' help

March 25, 2026

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