Jim Callari Editorial Director

Jim Callari is the editorial director of Plastics Technology magazine. Jim has been in plastics journalism since 1988, when he joined the staff of Plastics World Magazine as senior editor. Jim joined Plastics Technology in 1997 as executive editor, and became editorial director in 2009. In addition to being responsible for the overall editorial strategy of the magazine, Jim enjoys reporting on extrusion technology. He is a long-time member of the Society of Plastics Engineers and currently serves on the board of directors for SPE’s Extrusion Division. He is also a member of the content committee for NPE2024. Jim was inducted into the Plastics Pioneers Association in 2012. In 1989, Jim received the Jesse H. Neal Editorial Achievement Award, considered the Pulitzer Prize of business journalism, from the Association of Business Publishers. PRESS KIT

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Crosshead Die for Elastomers Adjusts Easily

NPE2024: Mechanically actuated gum space adjustment requires only ordinary socket wrench.  

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NPE

Blown Film Lines Are Fully Customized

Systems can be furnished for single- to nine-layer for barrier applications.

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Interactive Training for Injection, Extrusion and Other Processes

Paulson has four in-booth stations demonstrating its various training solutions.  

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Resin Conveying

Conair: Going All In on AI

A dozen new products debut at NPE, but the company says new AI-based conveying technology is the true game changer.  

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Compounding

Engineering Resins Compounder Expands to Take on More Scrap

Polymer Resources responds to sustainability push by upgrading plant with grinding and shredding equipment to take on both postindustrial and postconsumer reclaim.  

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Compounding

Processing Megatrends Drive New Product Developments at NPE2024

It’s all about sustainability and the circular economy, and it will be on display in Orlando across all the major processes. But there will be plenty to see in automation, AI and machine learning as well.

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'Simple' Units Feature State-of-the-Art Controls

NPE2024: New dryer line from Motan billed as the most cost-effective entry-level models it offers and comes equipped with state-of-the-art control technology.  

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5-Component 'Plug-and-Play' Conveying System

NPE2024: VAC-U-MAX Signature Series Vacuum Conveyors are a “plug-and-play” solution for conveying powders, pellets, flakes, fibers, wood flour, pigments and more to processing lines.  

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Automated Resin Management and Blending System for Tight Spaces

NPE2024: Designed for new and existing operations with up to 10 machines and limited available space.  

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Gravimetric Batch Blender Gets Series of Upgrades

NPE2024: Moretto makes enhancements to its DGM Gravix blender series to boost performance and reliability.  

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Welcome to our NPE2024 Show Issue

Megatrends such as sustainability are the driving force behind a slew of new product introductions at the May show. Catch up on what’s in store on the show floor right here.

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NPE

Relaunched Chillers, Blenders, Dryers

NPE2024: New auxiliaries from AEC include chiller that meets new standards for refrigerants.  

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