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Plastics Processes
StackTeck announces new initiative for IML automation
by Canadian PlasticsThe Brampton, Ont.-based company has put together a new team to facilitate customer projects for IML and other packaging applications, in a new StackTeck facility in the Toronto area.
K 2019 starts this week
by Canadian PlasticsThe world’s largest plastics trade show runs from Oct. 16-23 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
New board chair elected for Plastics Industry Association
by Canadian PlasticsBASF’s Phillip E. Wilson has been elected board chair at the U.S.-based industry association, replacing outgoing board chair Jim Murphy.
Kreyenborg expands manufacturing site in Senden, Germany
by Canadian PlasticsThe manufacturer of pelletizers, melt pumps, screen changers, and other bulk handling and auxiliary equipment, has added two new production halls, new machining centres, and extended the test facility.
Tekni-Plex names new head of China operations
by Canadian PlasticsThe Wayne, Pa.-based plastic product maker has appointed Michael Luo to head its China operations, based in Suzhou.
Hydratec to acquire majority interest in Dutch injection molding machine maker Stork
by Canadian PlasticsHydratec said it is in talks to purchase 75 per cent of the shares of Stork and also plastic pipe extruder Rollepaal Holding BV.
Quebec’s Polykar adds third W&H multi-layer co-extrusion line
by Canadian PlasticsThe new Optimex machine adds 7 million pounds to Polykar’s existing film production.
New management for Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland
by Canadian PlasticsAndreas Schramm and Michael Tolz have jointly taken up the position of managing directors of Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland, with current incumbent Klaus Ehlig due to retire at the end of the year.
Myers Industries CEO Dave Banyard stepping down
by Canadian PlasticsChief legal officer Andrean Horton will become interim CEO of the Akron, Ohio-based plastic product maker.
MI Windows and Doors acquiring Milgard Windows & Doors
by Canadian PlasticsTacoma, Wash.-based Milgard is being sold by parent company Masco Corp. for US$725 million.
Maguire Products opens Taiwan subsidiary
by Canadian PlasticsThe new Taiwanese company is Maguire’s sixth international subsidiary, and will provide sales, technical support, and stocks of equipment and parts.
Husky makes organizational, leadership changes
by Canadian PlasticsThe Bolton, Ont.-based company has expanded its Next Generation Operating Model program to include its hot runners, controllers and medical business, and also appointed Wes Grove to the role of chief operating officer.
Graham Partners invests in California blow molder VPET
by Canadian PlasticsVPET manufactures custom and stock PET plastic containers for the food packaging and beverage industries, and specializes in wide-mouth PET food packaging.
Hot runner makers Otto Männer and Thermoplay now operating jointly
by Canadian PlasticsBoth brands are part of the Barnes Molding Solutions strategic business unit.
Rebranded Maguire vacuum dryers offer big energy savings
by Canadian PlasticsThe Aston, Pa.-based company is relaunching its VDB dryers under the Ultra brand.
Quebec label maker Labelink buys Labelix
by Canadian PlasticsLabelix, headquartered in Granby, Que., supplies pressure-sensitive labels.
Improved strand pelletizers from Coperion offer optimized pellet quality
by Canadian PlasticsCoperion Pelletizing Technology GmbH, with North American headquartered in Salinas, Kansas, is introducing improved dual bearing strand pelletizers which have been re-engineered to offer easy, rapid handling and optimized pellet quality. The SP140, SP240 and SP340 models in the SP…
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag names new managing director in China
by Canadian PlasticsStephan Greif has stepped down as leader after almost 20 years, handing over the leadership responsibilities of Demag Plastics Machinery Ningbo Co. Ltd. to Pietro Scattarreggia.
Wittmann Gravimax blenders available in two new modes
by Canadian PlasticsThe blenders, which can meter and mix as many as eight ingredients, are now available in reference additive and reference virgin metering modes.
Maag Pump Systems realigns brands, corporate strategy after acquisitions
by Canadian PlasticsThe Swiss-based firm is bundling the activities of the companies it has acquired in recent years into what it calls “four centres of excellence.”