On this episode of Machinery Minutes, our weekly roundup of news and features with PMM Editor Ron Shinn:
Linda and Yousry Sayed, new owners of Wilmington Machinery, are planning to expand the business.
North American robot orders increased in 2025, but orders in the plastics and rubber sector declined.
German Machinery manufacturer Reifenhäuser rolled out new lines for flat film and blown film at K 2025, as well as an upgraded automation system and AI-powered chatbot.
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.