Good morning! Jim Healy of Sepro North America, who has helped countless plastics processors integrate automation, is retiring. He looks back on his career in this month's "In Other Words" interview. Know someone we should feature? Tell us.

While most recycling regulations exist at the state level, the incoming Trump administration could still wield influence over the landscape. Corbin Olson of ICIS analyzes some of the possibilities.

SPE's Thermoformer of the Year is Don Hylton, who has developed multiple innovations in materials and testing. Learn more about his distinguished career.

We've compiled Product Innovations from the past week into an easy-to-browse format, and also have a new introduction from Hasco and news from PCS Co.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor