From the Publisher

FROM THE

PUBLISHER

Susan Gibson, JSJ Productions, Inc.

Opening Up!

I along with our team at JSJ Productions and RotoWorld® are extremely saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Tom Wyszynski. Tom has been involved in the rotational molding industry for too many years to count. He passed away suddenly on June 25. We, along with countless others within the industry have worked closely with Tom over the years on many varied projects. He served as a Department Editor for RotoWorld® for a time and offered much valuable information to our readers. Tom’s signature fun, kind, gregarious, but gracious presence can’t be replaced. His vast knowledge and grasp of the rotational molding industry and all its intricacies will be sorely missed. Our hearts go out to his beloved family and work colleagues. Personally, I will fondly remember our special friend Tom Wyszynski with a smile and a warm heart, and remain grateful that he passed our way. What a blessing…

Opening Up! While New York and California, among other states have lifted all coronavirus restrictions, we are seeing immense progress after months of devastating waves of the virus in the United States. As we wait to see how the current imposing variants of the virus play out in various parts of the world, we are pleased to see many of our meetings and conferences beginning to hit the calendar, and it feels so good.

Inside this issue we focus on the fact that Rotoplas 2021 is on! As the industry gathers once again in Chicago on September 21-23, it is going to be so great to see one another, and no doubt to celebrate the ability to do so. Be sure to read our cover story and get ready for the greatest trade show our industry offers.

Speaking of opening up, inside this great issue, our writers bring you valuable information and food for thought. The newest member of the RotoWorld® Editorial Board, Martin Coles, Matrix Polymers, provides a thought-provoking look at the New Zealand Gas Ban – and asks, Is this a wake-up call for rotomolders? Michael Paloian writes about the critical role of “Root Cause Analysis” as a design tool. ARM continues to address pandemic issues for its members. Part 3 of the Case Study of a Long-Term Filled Storage Tank – Prediction at 20 years wraps up this important technical study that has been the subject of numerous presentations and scientific articles. Rob Miller delves into new territory by addressing how Industry 4.0 can be used to provide intelligence regarding mold use. Rob provides great insights and information to the industry as he addresses important questions posed to him by industry members. Keep these questions coming! ARMA has re-branded with a new name and look - ARMA Ltd. Read all about this in the ARMO editorial section as this combines with their new strategic direction.

As I mentioned earlier, the Global Calendar is starting to gain momentum. If you have event dates you would like to have included on the RotoWorld® Global Calendar, please send these our way. You can always reach out to us at susan@jsjproductionsinc.com.

Finally, please notice our announcement of the upcoming rbg! on page 17. Contact us today to ensure that your company and products are included in the premier annual Rotational Molding Buyers’ Guide – rbg! (print & online). It will be published in time for Rotoplas so don’t miss it!

Hoping to see many of you at Rotoplas in September!

Susan Gibson Publisher & Editor

Publisher & Editor

Susan D. Gibson President - JSJ Productions, Inc. susan@jsjproductionsinc.com

Technical Editor

Alvin Spence PhD MEng aspence@centroinc.com

Process Editor

Paul Nugent PhD MEng paul@paulnugent.com

Design Editor

Michael Paloian President - Integrated Design Systems, Inc. paloian@idsys.com

Global Contributing Editors

Celal Beysel Chairman - Floteks Plastik beysel@superonline.com

Martin Coles Matrix Polymers martin.coles@matrixpolymers.com

Adam Covington Ferry Industries acovington@ferryindustries.com

Mark Kearns Moulding Research Manager m.kearns@qub.ac.uk

Ravi Mehra Managing Director - Norstar International LLC maramehra@aol.com

Advertising and Art Production

Marketing/Advertising Director Jennifer Gibson Hebert Vice President, JSJ Productions, Inc. jennifer@jsjproductionsinc.com

Chief Art Director Anya Wilcox JSJ Productions, Inc. awilcox@designintersection.com

Circulation & Distribution Administration

Sheryl Bjorn JSJ Productions, Inc. sheryl@jsjproductionsinc.com Editing & Translations Suzanne Ketron | Oliver Wandres | Sheryl Bjorn

Website & Online Technology

Jason Cooper JSJ Productions, Inc. jason@bound.by

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