On this episode of Machinery Minutes, our weekly roundup of news and features with PMM Editor Ron Shinn:

• Three top executives are departing Husky Technologies in the wake of its acquisition.
• KraussMaffei has developed a process to dose glass fibers directly into a molding machine.
• Absolute Haitian co-owner Glenn Frohring talks about his love for rock ‘n’ roll, birds, his career and what comes next.

On this episode of Machinery Minutes, our weekly roundup of news and features with PMM Editor Ron Shinn:

• Linda and Yousry Sayed, new owners of Wilmington Machinery, are planning to expand the business.

• North American robot orders increased in 2025, but orders in the plastics and rubber sector declined.

• German Machinery manufacturer Reifenhäuser rolled out new lines for flat film and blown film at K 2025, as well as an upgraded automation system and AI-powered chatbot.

On this episode of PMM Insight, a commentary with Editor Ron Shinn: Business seems to be in a downward spiral for plastics recyclers. There is no national support or incentives for collection or recycling infrastructure, and state-of-the-art plants are closing.

Why should processors and machinery manufacturers care? Because recyclers are a foundational building block for plastics circularity, which is essential for the industry's future.