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Plastics Processes
Kevin Bell joins Belplas as sales manager for Ontario
by Canadian PlasticsBell has over 25 years of experience in the plastics industry, with expertise in material handling, refrigeration, and material conveying.
Primary plastics machinery shipments in North America down in Q3
by Canadian PlasticsCompared to last quarter, total shipments of injection molding and extrusion machinery dropped by 0.5% to US$293.7 million in the third quarter of 2019, new figures from the Plastics Industry Association show.
Pipe maker Ipex opens new California distribution centre
by Canadian PlasticsThe facility in Stockton nearly quadruples the company’s available warehouse space in the region.
New vice president of sales and service for Graham Engineering
by Canadian PlasticsThe York, Pa.-based extrusion machinery maker has promoted Michael Duff to the role.
Röchling establishing center for additive manufacturing
by Canadian PlasticsLocated in Germany, the center will boost the components manufacturer’s expertise in 3D printing.
Packaging supplier Pregis invests $5 million in Michigan facility
by Canadian PlasticsThe company has bought its fourth Windmoeller & Hoelscher blown film line for the plant, and is leasing an additional 35,000 square feet in the same location for expanded warehousing capability.
Siemens buys additive manufacturing software developer Atlas 3D
by Canadian PlasticsU.S.-based Atlas helps designers define optimal part orientations for “right first time” 3D printing.
DSM and Shapeways partner to develop scalable 3D printing solutions
by Canadian PlasticsDSM said the partnership will allow it to utilize Shapeways’ technology to “harness the power of on-demand 3D printing at scale, with just a small line of code.”
Wittmann Battenfeld sells its 40,000th injection molding machine
by Canadian PlasticsThe unit, a MacroPower 850, was delivered to the Eschwege, Germany molding plant of Stiebel Eltron GmbH, a molder of products for the household technology sector.
Sekisui Chemical acquires composite parts maker AIM Aerospace
by Canadian PlasticsAs a result of the purchase, Renton, Wash.-based AIM will change its name to Sekisui Aerospace.
Nissei buying controlling share of Negri Bossi
by Canadian PlasticsJapan-based Nissei said it’s buying 75 per cent of Negri Bossi’s shares now and the remaining 25 per cent “within a few years.”
Milacron stockholders have approved sale to Hillenbrand
by Canadian PlasticsThe US$2 billion deal between the Cincinnati, Ohio-based processing machinery maker and Hillenbrand was first announced in July 2019.
Rotomolder Tank Holding acquires Chem-Tainer
by Canadian PlasticsHummelstown, Pa.-based Chem-Tainer is a rotational molder that manufacturers tanks and containers for both chemical and water applications.
Extrusion film veteran Duane Smith moves to part-time role
by Canadian PlasticsSmith has been with extrusion machinery maker Davis-Standard for 47 years, most recently as process manager, web handling and specialty winding.
Canadian plastic pipe maker Ipex completes acquisition of Silver-Line Plastics
by Canadian PlasticsThe goal of the acquisition, which was first announced in August, is to allow Ipex to increase its market position in the U.S.
Milacron’s sales down in Q3 2019
by Canadian PlasticsThe results come as the company prepares for its acquisition by industrial equipment maker Hillenbrand Inc.
Canadians at K 2019: Oh, Canada!
by Canadian PlasticsCanadian companies may not have been among the most numerous exhibitors at the K 2019 trade show in Düsseldorf in October, but they made an impact. From the Great White North direct to western Germany, here’s a look at some of the made-in-Canada developments and technologies unveiled at the big show.
Canadian vinyl industry icon Vic De Zen receives Vinyl Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award
by Canadian PlasticsDe Zen is currently the CEO and chairman of vinyl building product maker Vision Extrusion Group of Companies in Vaughan, Ont.
Former Conair Group president Niles Kenyon passes away
by Canadian PlasticsKenyon, 78, led the auxiliary equipment maker from 1986 to 2004.
SPE Thermoforming Conference changing to biennial format
by Canadian PlasticsPreviously an annual event, the conference will now take place every other year, with the next event scheduled for Sept. 2021.