Good morning! Last year, Kautex revived its KEB series of blow molders, which debuted in 1968. The newest addition to the lineup is the all-electric KEB Green, which comes in three sizes and offers substantial energy savings over hydraulic versions.

The latest figures from PLASTICS' Committee on Equipment Statistics showed the third consecutive quarter of growth in shipments of injection molding and extrusion machinery. Survey respondents also reported less pessimism about business trends.

We have new products from Wickert and Guill Tool, and personnel news from Plastixs. Our colleagues at IndustryWeek report on a new study showing high levels of job satisfaction among manufacturing workers. Share it with prospective employees!

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor