Good morning! Bill Kramer has co-founded not one but two extrusion companies over more than 50 years in the business. He's one of 10 influential figures we're recognizing to mark PMM's first decade. In our accompanying series looking at 10 trends, we examine the role of data tracking and analysis.

The new episode of our Machinery Minutes podcast wraps up the latest report from PLASTICS' Committee on Equipment Statistics, cuts at Kiefel and more. Listen below or on your favorite platform.

We have new products from Progressive Components and Haas, and news of a blockbuster merger in the packaging space.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor