Star Plastics, a compounder of engineering-grade thermoplastics, has launched six new polycarbonate (PC) compounds that are ...

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) measures the current state of plastics processing activity through survey responses covering ...

From resin types to equipment, this resource will walk you through everything you need to know about proper resin drying in your plastic production process.

Vacuum loaders used to load materials into a drying hopper typically employ what is called a gravity-discharge valve. The discharge valve employs a flapper that hangs freely beneath the vacuum loader.

Members of the moldmaking community were recently honored for excellence at the Plastics Technology Exposition (PTXPO) 2025. The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers ...

March was a busy month for the industry! We hope the molders and moldmakers who joined us at PTXPO enjoyed the show and have returned engaged and inspired! Whether you attended the show or not, there ...

Dr. Joseph Scuralli, former president of Wayne Machine & Die Co., Totawa, N.J. has formed his own sales representative firm, Extrudamerica LLC, which specializes in plastic, silicone and rubber ...

Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) offers unmatched versatility for producing high-quality, durable parts. If you’re starting a new LSR molding operation, what steps should you take to ensure success and ...

The end of the first quarter marked higher prices for polyolefins and relatively flat pricing for nearly all other resins.