Extrusion International 5-2025-USA

12 Extrusion International 5/2025 INDUSTRY NEWS Single-Point Concentricity Extrusion Tooling Guill Tool & Engineering introduc- es a new single-point concentricity extrusion crosshead that uses micro- ne adjustment screws for precise concentricity adjustment. The preci- sion of concentricity reaches 0.008” or ner per revolution. This single point concentricity adjustment is a unique Guill innovation for the extru- sion of thin-walled jacketing and pre- cision ID/OD tubing. One adjustment bolt controls 360° of adjustment. Features of the single-point cross- head include a patented cam-lock de- ector for quick changeovers, with a residence timeof oneminuteat .5 lb/hr material ow, optimized usage with extruders measuring ½” and ¾”, and a max die ID of .250.” Additionally, the Guill single-point crosshead offers great exibility to its users. It not only accepts both vacuum and micro-air accessories, but is also ideal for pressure and sleeving appli- cations. Fluoropolymer designs are available upon request. For more information: Guill Tool & Engineering Tom Baldock, Sales Manager www.guill.com Market Study: Plastic Films Are sophisticated specialty prod- ucts the future of European industry? Demand is increasing for lms and plastic packaging with special prop- erties. In many European countries, however, the production of plastic lms is becoming less and less com - petitive compared to other regions of the world, and the consumption of plastic carrier bags is continuing to decline. Ceresana has now ana- lyzed the entire European market for plastic lms for the third time. The company’s market researchers fore- cast that plastic lm demand in Eu - rope will grow to around 13.8 million tonnes by 2033. The study in brief Chapter 1 analyzes the total Euro- pean demand for and production of plastic lms (in 1,000 tonnes) as well as revenues generated with plastic lms (in billion US-dollars and billion euros). In addition, the production and demand volumes of plastic lms are broken down for the various types of plastic. The lm consumption of the various application areas is also examined. Chapter 2 presents a detailed analy- sis of the plastic lms market size and growth in 21 European countries: De- mand, revenues, and production are each considered individually. In addition, plastic lm demand (in tonnes) is divided into 5 applica- tion areas: Packaging lms; Bags and sacks; Shrink and stretch lms; Agri - cultural lms; Other lms. Production and demand are also broken down for 5 types of plastic: PE (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE); PP; PET; PVC; Other plastics. Chapter 3 provides company pro- les of the most important plastic lm manufacturers – clearly arranged ac- cording to contact details, revenues, net income, product range, produc- tion sites, and pro le summary. De - tailed pro les of 81 manufacturers are provided. Further information: https://ceresana.com/en/produkt/ market-study-plastic- lm-europe