NOVA Chemicals, focused on your success. Our broad portfolio of polyethylene closure resins can help you produce a wide range of high-quality, cost-effective closures that meet your stringent performance and processability requirements. From lightweighting and outstanding sensory attributes to high productivity and low scrap rates, our resins offer the right mix of features for your unique closure applications. Add to this our industry-leading technical service, customer service, and applications and product development to help you to get to market faster with better performing, more cost-effective closures. Get it all with NOVA Chemicals. Want to learn more? Visit our booth 200. Visit www.novachem.com to learn more.

Dow is a major manufacturer of polyethylene and other specialty resins for various markets, including the caps and closures industry. By providing HDPE resins with a balance of properties and sustainable advantages, Dow offers benefits for your applications. Our company combines core strengths of R&D, technical support, broad product lines and industry expertise to collaborate throughout the value chain and create innovative solutions. Dow is proud to be the Premier Sponsor of Plastics Caps and Closures 2015, and our “Experts with Answers” will be available during the week to speak with you and discuss opportunities for collaboration. Visit www.dow.com to learn more.

The Conair Group (www.conairgroup.com) is a leading global supplier of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing. Conair products include resin drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment and granulators, as well as upstream and downstream extrusion equipment. Every day, processors working to meet the growing global demand for containers, bottles, caps and closures rely on hundreds of Conair products to solve problems, save energy, reduce waste, and simplify operations. Every Conair product is backed by the parts, service, and technical know-how of knowledgeable industry professionals around the world.

CLEAN PLAST® is a 100% Woman Owned Business that manufactures a premium purge compound, highly effective for cleaning; injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, hot runners and recommended by leading processors as the most cost-effective and efficient solution cleaning plastic process equipment and tooling. CLEAN PLAST® Purge Compounds are safe to purge through hot runners, valve gates and sensitive molds, since CLEAN PLAST® is a chemical purge agent and does not contain any harmful abrasives. With a free on site purge trial at your production plant, our trained personnel will work with your people to develop the fastest procedure to purge out and clean your machines. Visit www.cleanplast.com to learn more.

iD Additives is a young company backed by many years of experience and expertise in fulfilling additive and colorant needs in the plastics industry. iD’s products and services are of the highest quality, yet engineered to be efficient and cost effective. iD has a line of foaming agents, purging compounds and liquid colorants that will fulfill a majority of our customers’ needs. For any additional needs, we will quickly design custom products. Our unique technology allows us to supply our customers with speed, versatility, and accuracy. We also back all of our products with unmatched technical support. Visit www.idadditives.com to learn more.

Flexible, innovative machine concepts from ENGEL packaging help you achieve the maximum output of efficiently produced standard caps & closures – or sophisticated custom solutions – whether molding for the beverage, cosmetics, cleaning or food industries. Reduce operating costs with unbeatable energy efficiency, minimum cooling water consumption and low maintenance costs. Add high process stability thanks to the ENGEL CC300 machine controller.

ENGEL also offers a complete range of part handling robots – from sprue picker to full servo six-axis robot – with turnkey automation systems available. And every machine is backed by ENGEL technical know-how, along with highly trained factory service and customer training. To learn more, please visit www.engelglobal.com

Berry is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important,’ and proudly partners with its customers to provide them with value-added customized protection solutions. The Company’s products include engineered  materials, nonwoven specialty materials, and consumer packaging.,Berry’s world headquarters is located in Evansville, Indiana. With net sales of $6.5 billion in fiscal 2016, the Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BERY. For additional information, visit Berry’s website at www.berryglobal.com/

Husky Injection Molding Systems is a leading industrial technology supplier to the plastics processing community. The company designs, manufactures and integrates the industry’s most comprehensive range of injection molding equipment, including machines, molds, hot runners, auxiliaries and integrated systems. Value‐added services include part design, factory planning, customer training and complete asset management. 

Customers use Husky equipment and services to produce a wide range of products for the beverage packaging, closures, medical, thinwall packaging, automotive and consumer electronics markets. Husky supports customers in over 100 countries, with main manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, China, India and the Czech Republic. To learn more please visit www.husky.co

Progressive Components designs and distributes components for the production tooling industry. Product lines consist of standard items for the North America, Asia and EU markets, with direct distribution and channel partner distributors located throughout the world. Progressive will feature its standard Z-Series Alignment Locks with new Lifetime Warranty, its new Wear Plates and Z-Series Bar Locks, plus the expanded line of SRT Slide Retainers. In addition, Lifters, CamAction and parting line sequence control devices, as well as the new, Sub-10mm DT Collapsible Core and new advancements in mold monitoring using the CVe Monitor System will also be displayed.

Accede understands the need to go beyond traditional design engineering and plastic injection mold building, providing our customers value-added advanced manufacturing solutions for their most demanding challenges. Accede blends state-of-the-art technology with proven mold building practices to offer the latest in servo solutions, rotary, in-mold rotary, rotating cube, lift and rotate multi-shot, stack, unscrewing, high cavitation, in-mold close, and other design platforms.

Services beyond mold design and build include full turn-key systems integration, R&D, in-house sampling and inspection, clean room, and process validation. Accede provides global full-service customer support.

Established in 1981. ISO certified. ITAR registered. Made in the USA.

To learn more, please visit www.AccedeMold.com

Color Master is the leader in PVC Compounding and Quality Plastic Colorants. With short leadtimes and unsurpassed quality and service, as well as multiple product certifications (FDA, UL, NSF, CSA), Color Master stands ready to meet our customers’ needs and specifications more quickly and with superior quality than our competitors. Color Master’s Butler, IN facility focuses on colorants for nearly any resin type, pre colors, dry blends, and specialty blends. Our Kendallville, IN plant produces only PVC compounds, using the highest quality raw materials, additives, and colorants, and even has a dedicated clear PVC line. We are currently increasing capacity to continue to meet our customers’ needs. Visit www.color-master.com to learn more.

Dynamic Tool Corporation has been a premier world supplier of precision plastic injection molds for over 40 years and has maintained the utmost in integrity, high precision technologies and unmatched customer support.  Dynamic’s capabilities range from single cavity pilot tools to complex high cavitation unscrewing stack molds for the caps & closures market.  Innovative technologies include two-shot applications, in-mold orifice conversions, in-mold closing and conformal cooling.  Dynamic also specializes in Turnkey Projects requiring installation of molding press and automation followed up with On-site Customer Support.  In early 2017 Dynamic was purchased by Triangle Tool Corporation further enhancing Dynamic’s capabilities and resources.  To learn more, please visit www.dyntool.com

I.V. Miller & Sons (IVM) is a leader in metallizing caps and closures.  For over 65 years, we have been providing the distilled spirits, aerosol, cosmetics, nutraceutical, and specialty closures markets with high quality metallized caps and closures.  Our unique process provides a mirror like surface on almost any plastic or metal cap, then top-coated to match our customer’s desired color target.  IVM maintains an inventory of over fifty unique fixtures to meet most common cap shapes and sizes.  The in-house color matching, unique process, and inventory of fixtures allows I.V. Miller to quickly and economically produce 5,000 to 5,000,000+ caps.  Why metallize when you can “Millerize”?! 

Visit www.ivmiller.com to learn more.

Innovative Digital Systems (IDS), is a digital print integration company specializing in industrial digital print solutions.  Solutions covering the key components from ink development, in-house R&D testing, software applications, building high speed single pass printing systems (specifically for the cap and closure industry) along with comprehensive technical support in this emerging technology of digital printing on 3D surfaces.

IDS has over 30 years experience in the product decoration industry.  Take the step now to integrate and introduce the efficient digital printing process to your production line with IDS.

Kongskilde manufactures a range of pneumatic conveying equipment specializing in the plastics and paper industries. Kongskilde has developed a batch system specifically for conveying caps and closures and other finished parts with no degradation to the finished parts. These systems are available as beside the press stand alone units or as central systems transferring from multiple pickup points within the manufacturing process. All material contact areas are constructed using Stainless Steel and all parts can easily be dismantled for complete and quick cleaning.

MGS Mfg. Group is a leading global provider of optimized manufacturing solutions for high precision plastic products. MGS Tooling (Moldmakers Incorporated) delivers prototype to high cavity production tooling systems, including single shot & multishot, tight tolerance, thin wall, auto-unscrewing, collapsible core, hot runner, insert and multi-cavity molds. MGS Molding operates facilities in the U.S.A., Mexico and Ireland serving the healthcare, electronics, automotive and consumer products industries. GMP molding and assembly with ISO Class 7 and 8 clean rooms available. MGS Equipment builds multishot machinery (rotary platens, portable injection units and hot runner controllers), turnkey manufacturing systems, automated assembly systems. Visit www.mgstech.com to learn more.

NyproMold is a leader in the design and manufacture of high precision injection molds.   We serve many of the World's largest and most influential brand owners and injection molders in the Closure, Packaging, Personal Care, and Medical markets.  With two mold manufacturing facilities, a collaborative team of 175 industry experts, and the most advanced design, manufacturing and test capabilities NyproMold has the capacity to deliver.  Our systematic “Start to Finish” methodology uses a data-driven approach to ensure the quality and performance you need.  NyproMold’s recent introduction of Foundations Development Tooling and 3D ProScan (Industrial CT Scanning) services accelerate new product launches, supporting customers from part concept to full production readiness. To learn more, please visit www.nypromold.com

Omega Tool is a third generation family owned and operated precision mold builder based in Menomonee Falls, Wis. In business since 1954, Omega Tool is a leading American manufacturer of high-quality plastic injection molding products and services for companies throughout the world. As a precision mold maker, we take pride in our greatest asset… our employees. Omega Tools employees possess the skill, talent, and expertise, working closely with our customers. We always strive for perfection during the design/build of any mold, exceeding customers expectations… Our reputation as a mold builder has spoken for itself over the last 60 years.

Precision Laser Technology is a leader in laser technology and services providing precision, high-quality etchings to the caps and closures industry. PLT combines digital imagery and proven laser solutions to assist designers and mold manufacturers with the molding of complex images and textures into plastic. PLT’s combined offering of resources and technology makes us a suitable partner for any high-cavitation project. PLT can also assist with the etching of prototype tooling so that logos and text layout may be evaluated prior to fi nal part approval. Our extensive capabilities offer expedient, high-quality engraving services to assist in the mold construction of any size. To learn more, please visit www.precisionlasertech.com 

Profit Velocity Solutions is a cloud-based software company serving complex manufacturers with broad customer and product portfolios.  Our unique technology turns data into visibility enabling management teams to achieve previously unattainable levels of revenue and profit performance.  For over a decade, Profit Velocity has used its powerful profit analysis and planning platform with its unique “profit per time” analytics to help investors, management teams, and consulting partners unlock the revenue and profit potential previously obscured by too much data and too little visibility into the fundamental economics driving their complex manufacturing businesses.
Visit www.profitvelocity.com to learn how we can help you.

Riverdale Color, with a legacy dating back to the early 1900s as a supplier of dyes and industrial chemicals, and MAGUIRE®, world leader in gravimetric auxiliary equipment, have combined nearly a century of experience serving the plastics industry to form Riverdale Global. We’re developing the next generation of liquid color technology; setting a new standard for economy, sustainability, and local service.

 Riverdale Global offers a complete color system through our proprietary, Sealed Color™ technology. We start with exact formulations of liquid color and additives using the highest quality components: heat stable, light stable, FDA compliant and heavy metal free pigments.  Our equipment is designed, manufactured, and supported by Maguire Products, exclusively for Riverdale Global, providing our customers the most advanced and accurate delivery equipment in the industry for cleanliness, functionality, and efficiency. Riverdale Global’s satellite distribution network can provide local delivery, local service, and local support. Additionally, we provide a sustainable, RETURN for REFILL service for empty containers when an order is placed for the same color. 

Email: contactus@riverdaleglobal.com. Visit www.riverdaleglobal.com.

Selig Group is the world’s largest manufacturer of closure liners and induction seals. Selig has been meeting the needs of the Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Agricultural, Personal Care and Chemical industries for over 120 years. Our four manufacturing locations (U.S., Canada, UK, Switzerland) and broker network assure supply and service globally. The half-moon tabbed Lift ‘n’ Peel™ and Top Tab™ liners are consumer preferred for ease of removal. These products and our industry- leading SafeGard™, FoilSeal™, and Uni-Gard™, brand product families are trusted by market-leading companies on billions of products a year to provide freshness, safety, leak protection, and tamper evidence. To learn more, please visit www.seliggroup.com 

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery North America, Inc. is part of a worldwide group of companies dedicated to helping plastics processors compete more effectively in the global market. A leader in high-precision, high-performance injection molding machinery for caps and closures, packaging and other thin-wall applications, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag provides an unmatched range of models and advanced technologies. From the ultra-high-speed hybrid El-Exis SP (169 - 843 U.S. tons) and exceptionally energy-efficient all-electric SE-HSZ Pack (308-385 U.S. tons), to the economical hybrid Systec SP Series (180 - 472 U.S. tons), we have the solutions to help your business meet diverse application, productivity and profitability requirements. Visit www.sumitomo-shi-demag.us to learn more.

Techmer PM is a leading materials design company and works in partnership with plastics processors, OEMs, and designers to solve some of their most difficult business, manufacturing, and sustainability challenges. The company's solutions modify the aesthetics, as well as extend and maintain the physical properties of plastic products. The company designs custom solutions for customers to maximize performance through collaboration and by leveraging its leading-edge technology. Techmer PM was recognized by Plastics News on its "Best Places to Work” list in 2014, 2016, and 2017. Learn more by visiting techmerpm.com
 

 

Thermoplay is specialized in designing and manufacturing hot runner systems for the injection molding of plastic parts. Thanks to consistent growth and investment, Thermoplay has achieved leading position globally in a short period of time.

Thermoplay has sales and technical teams worldwide, including in North America through three regional service centers with spare parts and customer service based in Peabody, Massachusetts. The product range, designed and built exclusively in-house, consists of a vast selection of standard and special hot runner systems including: complete hot halves, temperature and sequential control units, flow analysis, tailored made projects, simultaneous injection of different colors and materials, and sequential injection with pneumatic or hydraulic valves, to satisfy all configuration needs for any market or application.

To learn more: www.thermoplay.com / Thermoplay@synventive.com / 978-646-3433

Vasantha backed by years of experience and state of the art technology with innovation has been successful in aligning to the demanding requirements of our customers across the globe. Today, Vasantha is capable of delivering the products and services in the most efficient and meaningful manner by which the customers get best of the quality in a timely manner at the most competitive price as compared to any global tool room.

Vibrac’s 55-year history has been accentuated by nearly 25 years of innovative leadership in cap torque test systems. Vibrac provides precision quality checks on the seal integrity of closures, assisting in eliminating consumer complaints of difficult-to-open products and providing quality data to aid in the meeting and exceeding of standards. Backed by over five decades of engineering experience, Vibrac’s Cap Inspector series are meticulously designed and built in the U.S. Our cap torque test systems have been used worldwide for numerous applications, including the beverage, dairy, food, pharmaceutical, personal care, cosmetic, consumer product and chemical industries. Visit www.vibrac.com to learn more.

The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is a non-profit 501c(3) technical society dedicated to the education and science in the non-alcoholic beverage industry. With over 800 members worldwide, ISBT has a diverse selection of members from various parts of the industry. Once a year, members participate in the BevTech Annual Conference where they network with their peers and participate in sessions that bring new industry knowledge or enhances what they already know.  With the launch of their Beverage Institute program, ISBT continues to be the premier beverage industry society dedicated to providing education to people new in the industry or for those who wish to expand upon their knowledge. To learn more, please visit www.bevtech.org

The Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) is united in the belief that American plastic companies can compete and win if they help each other understand today’s best practices. MAPP is driven to provide cutting-edge resources and paradigm-shifting information to significantly strengthen its members’ organizations. MAPP is duty bound to connect plastics professionals for the purpose of promoting mutually beneficial knowledge sharing in order to impact industry sustainability and to promote future success. Find out more at www.mappinc.com.

Rubber & Plastics News is a tabloid newspaper for rubber product manufacturers and others allied to the rubber industry. It provides news, features, commentary, technical and marketing information in print and daily on the Internet to rubber product manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and laboratories worldwide. Rubber & Plastics News also organizes several technical conferences in North America, and produces the biennial International Tire Exhibition & Conference. In addition, Rubber & Plastics News offers niche email newsletters for the latex, silicone and global tire industries. To learn more about Rubber & Plastics News, go online to www.rubbernews.com 

The objective of the Society is to promote the scientific and engineering knowledge relating to plastics.SPE is the largest, most well-known plastics professional society in the world.  We are the professional “home” for 22,500+ plastics professionals around the globe. For more than 75 years, we’ve been the “go to” technical information, training, networking, and knowledge-sharing source for plastics professionals who want to advance in their knowledge and their careers.

Wherever you are in your plastics career—from student through retired—SPE should be part of your professional life. To learn more please visit www.4spe.org/joinnow