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The vast majority (88%) of Americans say they consume bottled water, according to a new national survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). And almost 9 out of 10 (87%) of Americans
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StackTeck Systems Ltd., a global manufacturer of high-volume injection moulding solutions has made a significant investment in its North American PET preform testing capabilities. StackTeck recently installed a state-of-the-art PET preform moulding machine, a Netstal PET Line 5000 system, integrated with a high capacity Piovan dryer to complement the existing array
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In the two-year market weakness, the solidarity pact with short-time work and bonus waiver was the successful means of choice for crisis management for Sumitomo (SHI) Demag. Further measures are now needed due to the significant market weakening this year at a level of 50%. The company, which continues to be
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At a time when ecological issues have become a daily reality for manufacturers, Sidel is now helping its clients maximise their environmental performance thanks to Eco-Audit, a comprehensive approach to improve their PET container production processes. This service will soon apply to other equipment in Sidel’s portfolio. The service, which can
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The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released The Impact of Circularity: Biobased and Compostable Plastics as part of the recognition of its ninth-annual Bioplastics Week. The piece, authored by Brent Westbrook, Commercial Director of Mitsubishi Chemical Group, examines the positive environmental benefits provided by bioplastic materials. Mr Westbrook writes, “Imagine a
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The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently launched the new and improved APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability Digital Tool to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Widely recognised across the globe as the authority on plastics packaging design for recyclability, the APR Design Guide helps companies measure each aspect of a package
Read moreChina Brew China Beverage 2024(CBB), an international exhibition for brewing and beverage production technology and equipment, will be held from October 28 to 31, 2024, at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The CBB 2024 International Forum continues to offer a comprehensive communication platform for professionals within the beverage and liquid food
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by Alexander Büchler At its in-house exhibition, Otto Systems presented its newly developed injection moulding system designed for producing 5 to 20l Home and Office Delivery (HOD) preforms. The Swiss company, with its strategic focus on special applications outside the mass market showcased a 160t system that allows for the efficient
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by Michael Thielen, Publisher of Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine There is no doubt that plastics based on fossil raw materials are problematic in terms of climate change and limited resources. In many cases, plastics made from renewable raw materials already represent an interesting alternative. A comparatively new biobased plastic is polyethylene
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Erema, Hall A6 – Booth 6314 Over the past 25 years, the Vacurema series of machines has become established for the production of food-safe rPET. Erema technologies for the recycling of PO materials have also already been approved by an American food safety authority: the combination of the Intarema TVEplus with
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Hall B1- Booth 1105 Sumitomo (SHI) Demag exhibits will focus on demonstrating the tools and solutions that will conserve resources and increase performance in an economical, space and timesaving way. Featuring eight smaller-footprint IntElect machines, four on the main booth (B1-1105), and four more supporting partner showcases, demonstrating
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