The Shikora CenterWave is home to more than 2,000 exhibitors who participate in NPE: The Plastics Show, which is the premier plastics trade exhibition in the Americas. The NPE show floor is the ultimate destination for discovering cutting-edge plastic processing technology due to the sheer number of exhibitors present.
At this year’s NPE show, various companies are showcasing the newest technology in extrusion. Guill Tool has introduced new, simplified designs for its cam lock feature and rotary die. Conair is showcasing its ProfileMaster, a line of downstream profile extrusion processing equipment for profiles of all sizes. Sikora will be displaying cutting-edge equipment designed for the hose, tube, and pipe extrusion industries. Reel Power Industrial has introduced an Automatic Cut and Transfer system (ACT-26) for coiling and spooling at high speeds.
Addex is debuting its first blown film air ring with a single-inlet plenum design. Brueckner Group USA is introducing new local services for film-stretching lines and digitalization solutions for the full life cycle of a film stretching line. Hosokawa Alpine American is highlighting advancements in blown film extrusion, including showcasing the VarDAR Upper Cooling Air Ring for the first time in the United States. Milacron is showcasing updated extruder, control, and die head packages, as well as demonstrating the use of cobots for automating pipe production. Versa Machinery’s Caterpillar pullers are designed to pull pliable materials without deforming the product. Processing Technologies International (PTi) is displaying its eG-Series Roll Stand for the first time.