Matthew Naitove Contributing Editor
A 51-year veteran, Matt Naitove is Contributing Editor of Plastics Technology magazine, where he has reported on virtually every aspect of plastics since 1972. Matt started at PT as a cub reporter fresh out of school and rose through the ranks to Chief Editor, a position he held for 29 years. He was Executive Editor for another 14 years. His beats on the magazine have included reporting on all aspects of injection molding and blow molding technology, as well as thermoforming, composites, materials and additives. He has helped organize numerous conferences, including Plastics Technology’s annual Molding Conference and exhibit and two Thermoplastic Composites in Automotive conferences in 2014 and 2016. Matt is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College and holds a masters degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He is a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and the Plastics Pioneers Association. PRESS KIT
Higher Productivity & Energy Savings for Packaging, Industrial Parts
NPE2024: Bekum is running EPET on its first U.S.-built all-electric shuttle. it is also highlighting the new XBLOW 200 industrial machine with new clamp design, plus a new extrusion head, three-layer retrofits, energy-saving extruder and EBLOW 08 electric shuttles.
Read MoreAt NPE, Cypet to Show Latest Achievements in Large PET Containers
Maker of one-stage ISBM machines will show off new sizes and styles of handled and stackable PET containers, including novel interlocking products.
Read MoreAdvanced Inspection of Bottles and Labels
Intravis shows new system for full label inspection on round, randomly oriented bottles; and redesigned bottle inspection system with more modular design.
Read MoreHigher Stretch-Blow Productivity for PET and HDPE
NPE2024: Aoki debuts higher output, single-stage ISBM presses and a lightweight packer bottle in HDPE.
Read MoreNew Dual-Head Accumulator Machines and Electric Clamp Options
NPE2024: ST Blowmoulding highlights new dual-head accumulator machines, energy-saving electric clamps and other innovations.
Read MoreCompact Screen Changers for Processing PCR
NPE2024: W. Müller shows off new screen changers in response to increasing interest in blow molding recylates.
Read MoreAll-Electric Shuttle and Stretch-Blow Machines
NPE2024: Meccanoplastica shows off a double-sided shuttle for containers up to 5 L and a reheat stretch-blow molder for up to 2.5 L PET containers with four cavities — both all-electric.
Read MoreNew 15-Ton, All-Electric Shuttle
NPE2024: Plastiblow demonstrates double-station, quad-head machine making 500-ml HDPE bottles.
Read MoreLarge Recip-Screw Machine Boasts Numerous Upgrades
Rocheleau adds side-shift option, new controls and diagnostics to its RS-90 unit.
Read MoreSensor-Based PET Stretch-Blowing Controls and Bottle QC Instruments
NPE2024: Agr International is showing its newest systems for automated stretch-blow molder control and for measuring thickness distribution of bottles or sheets.
Read MoreHigh-Output Drum Machine Boasts Fast Cooling, Color Change
NPE2024: Graham Engineering’s new 40-lb accumulator press has adjustable-height extruder platform.
Read MoreMidsize Electric Shuttle Blow Molder Balances Flexibility, Compactness
NPE2024: New Magic EBM model is loaded with features for the U.S. market.
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