CHICAGO (May 1, 11:10 a.m. EDT) — Advances in extruders and related equipment help operators make the most of ever-faster line speeds and allow them to keep up with new demands in the marketplace.

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Dec. 20, 12:25 p.m. ET) — For its Clearwater, Minn., plant, T.O. Plastics Inc. has acquired an extruder from Processing Technologies International LLC of Aurora, Ill. The machine can ...