Five things to know: Biomaterials, auxiliaries, leadership changes

Senior reporter Bruce Geiselman rounds up essential stories in this podcast episode.

Oct. 3, 2024

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In this episode of PMM Insight, senior reporter Bruce Geiselman reports on five essential stories from the past month, including a look at the supply chain for biomaterials, a leadership change at Husky Technologies and more.

Read the full stories:

1. Biomaterials account for only a sliver of the overall plastics market, but interest in the materials is growing. Can the supply chain deliver?

2. Auxiliary equipment maker Conair discusses how it is providing new technology and training to assist its customers.

3. Rethink Robotics, a pioneer in automation technology, has re-entered the market with the Reacher line of seven cobots.

4. Thermoforming equipment manufacturer Litai is expanding into the U.S.

5. Husky Technologies' longtime CEO John Galt has moved to the chairman’s role as COO Bradley Selleck takes over as CEO.

About the Author

Bruce Geiselman

Senior Staff Reporter Bruce Geiselman covers extrusion, blow molding, additive manufacturing, automation and end markets including automotive and packaging. He also writes features, including In Other Words and Problem Solved, for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He has extensive experience in daily and magazine journalism.