46 PETplanet Insider Vol. 24 No. 09/23 www.petpla.net PRODUCTS 46 Blow Moulding 2023 7th Edition INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION & NETWORKING EVENT INNOVATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PLASTIC BOTTLES & CONTAINERS 11-13 December 2023 Cologne, Germany Bringing together the entire supply chain: raw material suppliers to brand owners, retailers, recyclers – and everything in-between. Join the Conference. Get updated on latest trends and innovations. Network with key opinion leaders and industry experts. Register at www.blow-moulding.com For additional information email us at info@blow-moulding.com Monolayer preform expands Retal portfolio Plast ic packaging p r oduce r Re t a l has added a new monolayer to i ts por t fol io. The in-demand 26/22 GME30.37 monolayer preform is joining the capabilities and additional capacity of Retal Czech, located in Melnik. Available in both transparent PET monolayer and PET wi t h add i - tives, according to the requirements of each customer, the preform is produced in a range of weights and is suited to the European markets, particularly Czech, Slovakia, Poland, France and parts of Spain, for carbonated and noncarbonated beverages that already use this neck finish. To ensure that the different requirements of each type of beverage is catered for, Retal Czech can utilise the ongoing R&D focus at the company’s Lithuanian design laboratory, where state-of-the-art CAD design software is used and the skilled R&D team work to analyse the most minute changes and their impact. Andzejus Buinovskis is part of the creative team at the Retal R&D lab in Lithuania. He shares with PETplanet how the 26/22 neck finishes compare, with the key differences weight, neck height and application. Buinovskis says, “As with all our work, we have to focus on the smallest changes to be able to make a difference without impacting negatively on performance. We’re always thinking of the sustainability elements, so the weight of the preform is crucial, but of course it can’t be so light that it buckles or is impractical in its intended purpose. The 26/22GME30.40 has the biggest tether parking space compared to other 26/22 neck finishes, which guarantees a wide opening angle and good functionality for the tethered cap.” By understanding both the industry trends and the ever-increasing legislative requirements across different markets, the company is already producing 23.5g and 26.5g 26/22 GME 30.37 preforms in 1.5-2 l for a respected local beverage brand in Slovakia, Poland and Germany, and has further testing ongoing for other customers. www.retalgroup.com
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