New advances offer quality improvements, cost savings.(AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT)

Advances in auxiliary equipment are contributing to more efficient plastics-processing operations and higher-quality molded and extruded parts. New dryers, conveying systems, feeders, blenders, and other auxiliaries can save space on the plant floor and cut energy costs. Automation and robotic solutions continue to evolve, helping processors reduce costs and stay competitive in the global market.

According to the Society of the Plastics Industry's Committee on Equipment Statistics, bookings for auxiliary equipment continue on the rise as the market recovers. In 2004, au