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Plastics Processes
Haitian Group reports “good” results amid “difficult year for the global economy” in 2019
by Canadian PlasticsThe China-based injection molding machine maker recorded an overall sales decrease of 9.6% last year compared to 2018, but still sold more than 32,000 units for the year ending Dec. 31, 2019.
U.S. injection molder Tessy Plastics gives $2,000 to each employee
by Canadian PlasticsThe payments are intended to help workers with the New York state-based company get through the coronavirus pandemic.
Italian plastics machinery makers given permission to keep operating during COVID-19 pandemic
by Canadian PlasticsA new decree of the Italian President of the Council of Ministers gives all Italian manufacturers of plastics and rubber machinery permission to continue their activity, since they belong to a production chain defined as necessary.
Hillenbrand selling Cimcool business to DuBois Chemicals
by Canadian PlasticsThe $224-million sale follows Hillenbrand’s strategic review of alternatives for the Cimcool metalcutting fluids business, which was part of Hillenbrand’s 2019 acquisition of Milacron Holdings Corp.
Italian startup 3D-prints medical valves to help COVID-19 patients
by Canadian PlasticsThe valves were printed when the regular supplier wasn’t able to provide the devices to a hospital in Brescia, northern Italy, in time to meet sudden high demand.
Good Natured Products buys Shepherd Thermoforming & Packaging
by Canadian PlasticsThe $9.5 million acquisition includes all of Shepherd Thermoforming’s assets, including machinery, molds, and a 42,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Brampton, Ont.
Graham Engineering names Paul Lemmers as vice president of operations
by Canadian PlasticsLemmers joins Graham Engineering following a 19 year career at Danaher/Fortive Corp., where he served in senior operations roles of progressing responsibility in four of its businesses.
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Kautex Machines names Admir Dobraca as new CEO
by Canadian PlasticsDobraca succeeds Bill Farrant, who had served as CEO of the extrusion blow molding machinery maker from 2010 to early 2020.
Pregis buys Italian temporary protective films manufacturer Soprad
by Canadian PlasticsGoing forward, Milan-based Soprad’s products will be marketed under the Pregis’ PolyMask brand
Antec 2020 conference will go ahead as planned in March, SPE says
by Canadian PlasticsThe organization will put new measures in place to minimize the potential transmission of illnesses when the conference takes place from March 29-April 2 in San Antonio, Texas.
Private equity firm Nautic Partners buys pipe distributor Harrington Industrial Plastics
by Canadian PlasticsNautic also acquired film and sheet maker and thermoformer Spartech LLC in October 2019.
Plastics processors show a clear preference for domestic manufacturing, survey says
by Canadian PlasticsRespondents to the sixth annual thermoforming industry survey conducted by Ray Plastics also placed concerns about price and quality as top considerations.
Nordson opens pelletizing and melt delivery lab for North American customers
by Canadian PlasticsInstalled at an existing Nordson facility in Hickory, N.C., the lab will enable customers and prospects to do application development and test runs without sacrificing productivity in their own plants.
Zachary Ament promoted to Davis-Standard executive vice president
by Canadian PlasticsDavis-Standard leader Ernie Plasse is retiring after a 46-year career with the company.
Rotomolder Tank Holding makes two Canadian purchases
by Canadian PlasticsThe company, said to be North America’s largest polyethylene tank and container manufacturer, has acquired a new Canadian product line and a new plant location in Saskatoon.
Blow molder Pretium invests $3 million in equipment for Ohio plant
by Canadian PlasticsThe investment is being made in HDPE extrusion blow molding equipment and infrastructure for Pretium’s Leipsic, Ohio manufacturing plant.
RJG opens injection molding training facility in Germany
by Canadian PlasticsThe technical centre currently consists of a 60-tonne injection molding machine from Yizumi Germany GmbH, temperature control units, and a material drying system from Moretto Deutschland GmbH.
Aptar buying cosmetics industry supplier Fusion Packaging
by Canadian PlasticsFounded in 2004, Dallas-based Fusion employs approximately 100 people worldwide and generated sales of approximately $80 million last year.
Arburg owners acquiring 3D printing startup German RepRap
by Canadian PlasticsMunich-based German RepRap develops and produces 3D systems based on fused filament fabrication technology, and recently added liquid additive manufacturing to its portfolio.