Jim Callari Editorial Director

editorial 1 Dec 2023

Six Years in the Waiting, PLASTICS Igniting a ‘Spark’ at NPE

New features of NPE2024 aim to “bring the whole plastics ecosystem together to innovate, collaborate and share findings.”

Film Extrusion 20 Nov 2023

Sustainability, Innovation Intertwined at TC Transcontinental Packaging

Just 10 years in the plastics packaging business, TC Transcontinental has invested heavily to help its brand owner and retail customers meet their sustainability goals.

editorial 13 Nov 2023

Sustainability: It Won’t Happen Overnight

Plastics has made great strides in becoming a part of the circular economy. The industry and its partners realize more needs to be done. Is there time?

Compounding 16 Oct 2023

Compounder ‘Walks the Walk’ on Sustainability

Sustainability is one of Techmer PM’s four pillars and guiding principles. And the company has recently earned third-party certification that ensures at least 99% of its waste is diverted from landfills.

editorial 11 Oct 2023

Revisited: A Processor's Checklist for When Business Is Slow

Business slowdowns may provide you with more time for introspection. If you want to take a deeper dive into your operation, here are some things to consider.

Extrusion 15 Sep 2023

Foam Processor Innovates on Path to Sustainability

Nomaco does foam and only foam, innovating solutions for consumers that not only solve problems but are better for the environment.

polyolefins 8 Sep 2023

TC Transcontinental Installs 'First Ever' BOPE Line in North America

TC Transcontinental Packaging will be installing what it says is the first-ever biaxially oriented PE (BOPE) line in North America.

editorial 1 Sep 2023

Serious About Sustainability? Make Plans to Attend Extrusion 2023

Come to Indianapolis Oct. 10-12 and let us help you fill up your sustainability toolbox.

Injection Molding 14 Aug 2023

Processor Turns to AI to Help Keep Machines Humming

At captive processor McConkey, a new generation of artificial intelligence models, highlighted by ChatGPT, is helping it wade through the shortage of skilled labor and keep its production lines churning out good parts.