K-Tron formally announces joint exhibition with Coperion at Feiplastic 2013, May 20-24, Anhembi Convention Center, Sao Pãulo, Brazil, Booth H100. Coperion has been appointed as the new representative for K-Tron in the market of Brazil. Read more
Addex Inc., a global supplier of blown film equipment and components, has announced an enhanced automatic external gauge control (EGC) system for blown film extrusion lines. Read more
Gloucester Engineering Co. Inc. (“GEC”), a portfolio company of Blue Wolf Capital Fund II, L.P., will feature its lines of advanced engineered equipment for the plastic extrusion industry at its exhibit at Chinaplas 2013, which is being held May 20-23 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Read more
Custom rubber shapes extruded with specific profiles, from a variety of elastomers, to exactly match OEM gasketing and sealing applications are being introduced by Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. of Sutton, Massachusetts.
The optimal formulation for a clear extrusion-blow-molding (EBM) material must fulfill three main requirements: it must process efficiently on existing equipment, produce bottles with robust drop-impact performance, and have an acceptable recyclability story. Read more
As new and increasingly challenging processes enter the extrusion arena, demand for advanced gear pumps offering flexibility and cost efficiency is gaining traction. Enter Maag’s twin outlet extrex® pump, which will be formally unveiled at this year’s Fakuma, after a successful launch at a major European customer. Read more
American Kuhne is pleased to announce an exciting new extruder technology. The Backdraft™ extruder is designed with a reverse air cooling system – ideal for blown film processing as well as benefitting other plastic processing applications. Read more
