Merger of PLASTICS and SPE is complete: Machinery Minutes

Hear more about this story, plus Wittmann's K introductions and a promotion at LS Mtron, in our weekly news podcast.
Jan. 12, 2026

On this episode of the Machinery Minutes podcast with PMM editor Ron Shinn, discussing three top stories of the past week in the plastics industry: 

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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