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Injection Molding

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Perc Pineda, chief economist of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS).
Manufacturers can deduct the full cost of machinery and molds immediately, providing a strong incentive to buy, according to PLASTICS' chief economist.
April 21, 2026
Husky Technologies logo in orange lettering
Wassim F. Labban and Dave Morton have more than 50 years of combined experience with the company.
April 20, 2026
Wittmann Group
Starting in May, Michael Wittmann (left) and Werner Wittmann will jointly manage all business divisions of the Wittmann Group.
The injection molding, automation and auxiliary equipment divisions will be consolidated.
April 17, 2026
Blue and black Xaloy logo
The Italy-based brand will continue to operate with its current team.
April 16, 2026

PMM Insight

Ear on Processing

Extrusion

Micro-Epsilon
Micro-Epsilon's confocalDT IFS2407-xHT/VAC optical sensors can be used in hot zones, such as near the extrudate exit.
Micro-Epsilon technologies can be used in hot zones or vacuum processes.
April 20, 2026
Nordson BKG Inc.
Combining equipment from Fimic and Nordson BKG, the CFO-Line recycling system features two underwater pelletizers, an extruder, gear pump, valve, two filters and two gear pumps.
System combines Fimic’s filtration units and Nordson BKG's gear pumps, valves and underwater pelletizing systems.
April 16, 2026
PureLoop GmbH 
PureLoop's DynaShape technology increases the efficiency of the shredding process by automatically matching the shredder’s hydraulic pressure and rotor speed to the material being shredded.
Technology increases throughput by regulating ISEC evo shredder-extruder combination.
April 14, 2026
Guill Tool & Engineering
Stephen Ovren, sales manager for Guill Tool & Engineering.
The company manufactures tooling for extrusion.
April 13, 2026

Blow Molding

Blue and gray Uniloy logo
He brings experience from Bekum America and Kautex to the blow molding machine maker.
April 10, 2026
Graham Engineering
The Revolution MVP is configurable with 12 to 24 stations and up to 10 extruders in dual-parison setups.
Retrofittable packages allow for more processing of PCR and regrind, and make maintenance easier.
April 10, 2026

Recycling

Piovan
Piovan UnaDyn's GN3 drying technology delivers gentle but efficient heat to PET and rPET pellets.
Piovan UnaDyn's technology significantly cuts drying cycle and changeover times.
April 15, 2026
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Businessman holds a globe as fires burn around him
Economic disruption from war, tariffs and supply chain issues can lead to new ways of thinking about your plastics business.
April 15, 2026
Shuman Plastics
Ken Shuman, his wife and friends hiked 111 miles around Mont Blanc in Switzerland in 10 days. 'It was kind of invigorating and exhausting at the same time. So beautiful, I love that stuff,” he said.
Customer relationships, sustainability and philanthropy are driving forces for the second-generation owner of Shuman Plastics and Dyna-Purge.
April 13, 2026
Lindner
Yannick Stanau, business development manager for Lindner Washtech (center) and Gian De Belder, technical director, packaging sustainability at P&G (right) are interviewed at K 2025.
Module developed in partnership between Lindner and Procter & Gamble can be added to wash lines.
April 8, 2026

Product Innovations

BinMaster
BinMaster's CNCR-400 radar level sensors come in three models.
The radar technology allows monitoring of bins without touching the material.
April 21, 2026
Mass Finishing
The HZ-6 from Mass Finishing can be used to polish mold components or printed plastic parts.
The HZ-6 from Mass Finishing can be used to polish mold components as well as plastic parts.
April 17, 2026
Carver
The Carver AutoPellet RP lab press prepares pellets from powdered materials for spectroscopy and other applications.
The updated AutoPellet RP is more compact and has an enhanced interface.
April 16, 2026
Cannon
The Nexus heating system is integrated in Cannon molds for composites.
The Nexus system for processing composites reduces cycle times and saves energy.
April 14, 2026

Manufacturing

BinMaster Sensors and Technologies
Scott Hudson has been promoted to CEO of BinMaster Sensors and Technologies.
The company manufactures sensors and technologies for material management in plastics and other industries.
April 21, 2026
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A manufacturing employee works with a computer to control processes
Plastics businesses have an opportunity to lead the charge in large-scale transformation.
April 14, 2026
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Blow molded bottles on a demonstration line at K 2025.
BBM, Bekum, FlexBlow, Kautex, Automa by Magic, Nissei ASB, ST BlowMoulding, Uniloy roll out green features, electric machines.
April 9, 2026
Goodway Technologies
Goodway's VAC-HEC-22-2SS intercepts fine dust before it reaches the vacuum.
It extends the life of vacuum filters and improves operator safety.
April 8, 2026

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