Florida-based MalStra acquires Italy’s OMV Machinery

Florida-based MalStra acquires Italy’s OMV Machinery

The RM77 — as in revolving mold — is an automatic, in-mold trimming thermoforming machine with fast and high outputs for products like polypropylene cups. A patented rotating mold system — as opposed to a tilting system — gives the machine dubbed “Revolver” an...
New owners highlight the possible at OMV

New owners highlight the possible at OMV

From left: OMV co-owners Brooke Maltun, president; Mark Strachan, CEO; and Matthew Banach, vice president of sales and marketing Florida-based MalStra LLC acquired OMV Technologies in in November 2021. Since then, OMV’s headquarters moved to Florida, and...
Thermoforming automation reaches for more

Thermoforming automation reaches for more

As thermoformers look for faster production rates with higher capacities while also grappling with labour shortages, automation has become a necessity. And virtually all automation suppliers now have enhanced equipment offerings. For manufacturers, the COVID-19...
Stacking (and stocking) up!

Stacking (and stocking) up!

The thermoforming sector seems to have been riding on the crest of a wave in recent times. Steven Pacitti finds out why The days of the pandemic were undeniably challenging and saddening for humanity as a whole. At the same time, there is no denying that the packaging...