Good morning! Bekum has a new all-electric line of extrusion blow molding machines for small or medium-sized processors, or those who are new to the technology. The SBlow models are cost-effective and use less material and energy, the company says.

Resin pricing can be frustratingly opaque. Arming yourself with concrete data is key when negotiating deals, especially in volatile times. Experts from ResinSmart give tips.

We also have new products from TPM3D and Baumer, along with news from Haitian International and Advanced Blending Solutions.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor