Good morning! Lightweighting is a win both economically and environmentally, with less material used for each part. But it only works if the lightweighted part performs as well as the original. From The Journal of Blow Molding, read today's case study detailing all the steps that made the redesign of a 20-liter canister successful.

Reifenhäuser's Ultra Die heads are built for high performance in multilayer film production. Citex has made some executive moves, and our colleagues at IndustryWeek have the latest on the U.S.-Canada trade dispute.

Preparations for NPE2027 are ramping up, so make sure your plan includes getting your new equipment covered in PMM. Find out how below.

Lynne Sherwin, editor