Profile Processor Combines People & Technology to Fuel Growth
By: Jim Callari
Custom Profile started almost 30 years ago with one employee and one extruder, and has evolved into an international processing business with three plants serving a variety of markets. And plans are in the works to expand further.
Will You Be Ready for the Next Disruption?
By: Jim Callari
Lessons learned from ongoing coronavirus pandemic should help business navigate through the next disruption.
#sustainability #business #editorial
20 Good Things to Come out of 2020—Part 2
By: Jim Callari
Business durability, online learning, value-added compounding, PPE reshoring and new barrier sheet tech/player—five more positive stories to come out of 2020.
New Die-Cleaning System Boosts Efficiency for Film Processor
By: Jim Callari
IPG’s investment in Schwing’s cleaning system impacts processor’s bottom line by getting dirty film dies back in production quickly.
#dies #processorsedge
Gearing Up for the Old Normal
By: Jim Callari
With 2020 in a rear-view mirror, likely adorned with a face mask, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learned and what’s in store.
#editorial
Modular 'Plant' Brings HPDE Pipe Extrusion to Site
By: Jim Callari
Modular sytems can extrude 4- to 26-in. pipe and has capability up to 48 in. in lengths of 500 ft or more.
PT Tech Days Continue to Inform
By: Jim Callari
Register now to hear technology experts address a wide range of topics in plastics processing. And access our archives to tune in to what you may have missed. It’s free.
#bestpractices #industry4-0 #editorial
Film Processor Boosts Line Performance with Air-Ring Retrofit
By: Jim Callari
Air-ring upgrade results in output gains up to 23% for leading film processor in Indonesia. Gauge uniformity also improved.
#planttour #technologyinaction #processorsedge
New Central Blending System Offers Greater Accuracy, Flexibility
By: Jim Callari
Developed by Israel’s LIAD and available from Ampacet, system features dedicated ingredient weighing hoppers conveyed to specific machines to eliminate the risk of batch contamination.
#closeupontechnology
Israeli Pipe Processor Adds Potent Single-Screw Extruder
By: Jim Callari
Billed as ideal for large-diam. pipes, new extruder provides processor with higher output and better quality while consuming less power.
#technologyinaction
Time Still to Register For PT Tech Days
By: Jim Callari
It’s free. It’s online. It’s scheduled every Thursday through December. And you can register now to hear technology experts address a wide range of topics in plastics processing.
#scientificmolding #sustainability #industry4-0
The Buck Stops … at This One-Stop Compounder
By: Jim Callari
CRC Polymer Systems brings expertise in material selection, product formulation and processing, and a thorough understanding of part design and tooling under one roof with a series of customized materials and capabilities aimed at OEMs and molders.
#planttour