On today’s Machinery Minutes podcast with PMM editor Ron Shinn, we round up these three essential stories in five minutes:
- John Erkert, CEO of PiovanGroup North America, has assumed the additional role of president of Conair Group.
- Japanese injection molding machinery makers Nissei and Toyo are merging, citing lessening demand and rising costs, tightening global competition, environmental concerns and a shortage of skilled labor.
- An interesting case study about implementing automation in a blow molding cell that manufactures large industrial drums.
About the Author
Ron Shinn
Editor
Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.
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