Good morning! Kiefel introduced its newest thermoformer, the Speedformer KTR 6.2 Speed, at K 2025, promising 50 percent more production with 10 percent less energy usage. Watch for more thermoforming coverage in coming days.
Other products in the spotlight are Boy's all-electric presses and a new mold TCU from Frigel. At LS Mtron, Paul Caprio has taken over as president, his third stint helming a North American plastics machinery company.
Our sister publication, IndustryWeek, is seeking applicants for its annual Best Plants awards. Hoffer Plastics and Protolabs won in recent years, so why not your operation? Look for a link to entry info below.
Lynne Sherwin, managing editor
