TARIFFS: Hitting a trade wall

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged North America into a trade war, while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. And as much as any other sector, Canada’s plastics industry is caught in the crossfire.

CONVEYING: Second chances

For plastic molders, reusing in-house scrap is essential for saving money and fulfilling sustainability goals. But regrind granules can pose conveying challenges compared to virgin pellets. Here are some key points for getting it right.

CHILLERS: Free is good

You already know all about the importance of purging to clean thermoplastics molding machines and extruders. But it’s just as vital for keeping your 3D printers clean and ready for the next printing cycle.

SKILLED TRADES: Teaching the teachers

One way of solving the labour shortage is to give the skilled trades more attention in high schools and colleges. Ontario injection molder Molded Precision Components is leading the charge.