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The next destination is Delhi, the industrial belt around the sizzling capital New Delhi. While our Editourmobil generally makes a positive, impressive appearance, especially in the rural areas, Delhi is somewhat different. The General Election is still going on in India and our vehicle seems to be attracting suspicion amongst the
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Armenia’s biggest mineral water spring continues to grow. With the help of KHS the Jermuk Group CJSC has expanded its PET and glass bottle water bottling capacity and is now able to react more quickly to the growing demands of the domestic and international markets. The water of the same name
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Clariant Masterbatches is ramping up its support for packaging industry customers in Asia Pacific by creating a Regional Packaging Center (RPC) in it’s Phanthong manufacturing facility in Thailand. The RPC will be introduced during InterPlas Thailand 2019, which is part of Manufacturing Expo being held in Bangkok, June 19 – 22.
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Chemical sterilisation of caps can be an issue. It often employs work at high temperatures that can distort the cap. To eliminate these issues, Serac offers an alternative to chemical sterilisation. Serac’s new BluStream is a low-energy e-beam treatment that can be administered at room temperature. It’s capable of ensuring a
Read moreThe 3rd edition of Blow Moulding (Cologne, June 24-26) will bring together the entire supply chain: brand owners, retailers, packaging companies, blow-moulders, preform manufacturers, suppliers of ancillary components such as labels, caps and closures, handles and grips, machinery manufacturers, raw material and additive suppliers, product and mould designers, testing, certification and
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W. Amsler Equipment Inc., supplier of all-electric linear PET stretch blow molders, has announced the first commercial sale of 64-oz polyethylene terephthalate (PET) growler jugs to Arch Brewing Co., an independently owned craft brewery in Newmarket, Ontario. The beer container mimics the competitive glass design and provides barrier protection for extended
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The share of integrated system solutions in Engel’s order volume is increasing globally. In addition to the injection moulding machine, automation and other peripheral devices, the mould is often part of the overall scope. Therefore, an in-house department at Engel’s headquarters in Austria has been involved in the project planning of
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Product development plays a key role within the strategies of leading companies worldwide. Besides aspects regarding the increase of efficiency within the manufacturing process, cost reduction and market expansion, product features that focus on consumer convenience and sustainability are in the center of interest. The family-owned company Bericap constantly reviews how
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Cyclonic storm Fani was one of the strongest tropical cyclones to strike India in recent years, causing severe damage, traffic chaos and closure of Kolkata airport. With the airport closed, no Editourmobil around and appointments waiting for us in Uttar Pradesh state, there are not many options left. We decide on
Read morePlastic packaging represents the biggest share of the European plastic demand, and consequently, of the waste that is generated and collected for recycling in Europe. However, today only 42% of plastic packaging waste is recycled in Europe, highlighting the need for more sustainable and effective waste management practices. In order to
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Alpla Caribe and Fortiflex Inc. signed a strategic alliance back in 2018, thereby creating a contractual basis for an interim solution. The aim is for them to establish themselves as the preferred packaging producer in the Caribbean and in Central America. Alpla and Fortiflex first collaborated in 2017 in the wake
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