Good morning! Our recent series on supersized injection molding machines had so many gawk-worthy pictures, we couldn't fit them all into the stories, so today we bring you a photo gallery of these giants.

In other big news, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and SPE have announced a merger. Read on to learn how they expect to complement each other's strengths.

We have new introductions from Hasco and Arburg. Our colleagues at IndustryWeek report the seventh straight month of contraction on the Institute of Supply Management Manufacturing PMI. And don't forget to fill out our seventh annual machinery-buying survey. 

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor