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Five Star adds equipment, space


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

Custom molder and prototyper Five Star Plastics is expanding to meet new demands.

Streamlining efforts boost Bunting sales


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

A web strategy and data syndication service is helping Bunting Bearings LLC of Holland, Ohio, improve efficiency and boost sales.

Axium Plastics is investing $8.9M to expand Ohio facility


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

Blow molder Axium Plastics LLC is planning an $8.9 million expansion at its New Albany, Ohio, plant.

KraussMaffei hails injection technology


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

When it comes to the debate about which drive technology is better, electric or hydraulic, the answer is clear to KraussMaffei Group’s technology vice president, Karlheinz Bourdon.

KM reshapes PU biz


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

KraussMaffei AG has reorganized its reactive process machinery division, which makes systems, mixing heads and other equipment for polyurethane processing.

Europe completes first phase of energy labeling project


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

A European project to introduce labeling on injection molding machines that gives a rating for their energy consumption has completed the first stages.

Australian reform of plastics laws at risk


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

Australia’s proposed national plastic and chemical regulations, designed to streamline laws across the country, might never become a reality, Australia’s reform council has warned.

Proper Group hires mold technology companies


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

Toolmaker and processor Proper Group International Inc. has signed agreements with two companies that develop technologies for rapidly heating and cooling mold surfaces.

Meeting mpg rules calls for collaboration


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

Companies will have to work together closely to meet the aggressive corporate average fuel economy and boost recycled content in cars, speakers from Johnson Controls Inc. and Bayer MaterialScience AG said at the Plastics in Lightweight Vehicles conference.

Toyota’s carbon-fiber foray: Now what?


January 14, 2013 6:00 am ET

The soaring Japanese yen has killed any hope of launching a variant of the money-losing, carbon-fiber Lexus LFA sports car, at least for now, Toyota Motor Corp. officials say.

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