PTi: Asian Presence Expanded

(1/19/2012) Processing Technologies International (PTi), a global manufacturer of high-performance sheet extrusion machinery, has named JK Innotion Co., Kyunggi-do, Korea, as its exclusive manufacturers’ representative in Korea. JK Innotion will serve as a sales agent for PTi’s monolayer and coe► read more

T.O. Plastics Adds Sheet Extruder from PTi

(12/27/2011) By Roger Renstrom | PLASTICS NEWS CORRESPONDENT Posted December 20, 2011 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 extrude roll sto► read more

PTi Founders Regain Controlling Interest

(12/12/2011)New Ownership Structure Bodes Well for Company and Customers As PTi Pledges Firm Commitment to Long-Term Growth AURORA, Ill., December 12, 2011 – The original founders of Processing Technologies International (PTi), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sheet extrusion machinery, ► read more

PTi Wins Patent for Sheet Roll Stand

(12/8/2011) PLASTICS NEWS REPORT Posted December 7, 2011 Processing Technologies International LLC, a sheet extrusion line maker in Aurora, Ill., has received a U.S. patent for its linear bearing mounted roll stand, a key part of PTi’s Globaline series of extrusion systems. The roll stand pro► read more

PTi is Awarded U.S. Patent for G-Series Linear Bearing Mounted Roll Stand

(12/5/2011)Innovative Design Provides High Precision and Repeatability with Faster Installation AURORA, Ill., November 28, 2011 – Processing Technologies International (PTi), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sheet extrusion machinery, ha► read more

'Dryer-less' PET Sheet System

(11/1/2011)From: Plastics Technology Issue: November 2011 Processing Technologies International (PTi), recently took the wraps off its “dryer-less” twin-screw PET sheet extrusion system at its headquarters in Aurora, Ill. Processing Te► read more

No dryer, lots of interest in PTi’s dryer-less sheet extruder

(9/26/2011)Platics Today By Tony Deligio Published: September 23rd, 2011 One way to reduce the energy, space, and maintenance impact of dryers in the extrusion of materials like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polylactic acid (PLA) is to eliminate the need for them altogether. That's the promise of th► read more

PTi’s “dryer-less” extrusion system available for customer testing in US

(9/22/2011)Issue date: 22/09/2011 Source: CPRJ Editorial Team (AL) Processing Technologies International (PTi) a manufacturer of sheet ► read more

PTi Extruders to Demonstrate 'Dryer-Less' PET/PLA Sheet System at Upcoming Industry Conferences

(9/1/2011)For Immediate Release AURORA, Ill., Aug. 30, 2011 – Processing Technologies International (PTi), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sheet extrusion machinery, will demonstrate its unique “dryer-less” HVTSE twin-screw sheet extrusion production system during the 20th► read more

Processing Technologies International (PTi) Names Industry Veteran James Johnson Senior Vice President of Applications/Technology

(9/1/2011)For Immediate Release AURORA, Ill., August 1, 2011 – PTi Extruders, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sheet extrusion machinery, has announced the appointment of James Johnson as Senior Vice President of Applications and Technology. Johnson, a 49-year plastics industry veteran► read more

Maintaining a Competitive Edge

(7/28/2011) June/July 2011 New equipment is being introduced to improve productivity, speed up processing and maintain quality. ...Another US company, Processing Technologies (PTi), is making available a real-time IV monitoring system to complement the HVTSE (high-vacuum twin-screw extrusion) system devel► read more

New in the U.S. & Growing Fast

(6/6/2011)By Matthew H. Naitove, Executive Editor | Issue: June 2011 A major part of the expansion will be monolayer PP extrusion/forming lines for yogurt cups, shown here on a newly installed sleeve labeler. One wouldn’t expect a Colombian packaging giant to come to Virginia for a cup of c► read more

Viscosity Monitoring System suits PET sheet production

(4/19/2011) Posted by admin on Jan 24th, 2011 Aurora IL – Processing Technologies International, LLC (PTi)In PET sheet extrusion, the maintenance and preservation of the material IV is a key requirement of the process. Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) is a measure of the molecular weight distribution of PET. T► read more

Winding Systems for Sheet

(4/19/2011) New sheet winding systems from Processing Technologies International, LLC (PTi), Aurora, IL., comprise cantilever, A-frame, turret, and automatic designs. These winders are supported by a line of sheet accumulators featuring fully integrated pneumatic tension control. The company sai► read more