Wilmington Machinery expanding, robot orders for plastics lag: Machinery Minutes

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.