Latest developments in PET preform moulds and PET blowing moulds

Petka Hall C6 – Booth 159 Petka Mold Industry will mark its 20th anniversary by presenting its newest PET preform and blowing mould technologies. The company will showcase its latest technological innovations, energy-efficient mould solutions, and turnkey systems designed to optimise production, reduce downtime, and meet the evolving challenges of the

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Branding without labels

SMI S.p.A. Hall A6 – Booth 102 SMI will showcase an EBS 10 KL Ergon rotary stretch-blow moulder fitted with moulds specifically designed to produce 0.5 L label-less PET bottles. For this project, SMI designers created a container with a traditional appearance, featuring a sinuous and elegant shape that accommodates a

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Introducing X-PET and live reveal of the new Horizon Synchro

ABC Hall B5 – Booth 180 Drinktec will see ABC Compressors’ official launch of X-PET, a fully integrated, oil-free high-pressure compressor engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern blow moulding operations. In addition, the company will officially unveil the next-generation Horizon Synchro, ABC’s flagship integrated blowing and filling system. X-PET

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Moulding and packaging solutions

GDXL Hall C5 – Booth 422 GDXL, a well-known brand supplier for professional PET packaging engineering solutions, will be showcasing its latest commercialised developments in moulds and packaging. Among the exhibits are conversion solutions to 26/22 neck for injection mould and blowing machinery, and low-pressure blowing. The company will also showcase

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A legacy in PET

PTI celebrates 40 years by revitalising the profile of its light Dromo bottle and raising awareness of its breadth of services Plastic Technologies, Inc (PTI) in 2025 celebrates the 40th anniversary of its foundation in 1985 by Thomas E. Brady, PhD, who led development of PET bottle technology from 1971 to

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Advancing mould engineering

Redefining blow mould design through precise kinematic integration and clever mechanics Reducing blowing pressures alone is insufficient for today’s demanding PET bottle production. Moldintec introduces a three-dimensional mould partition line for the petaloid base, precisely synchronised with the machine’s mechanical motion. This holistic engineering approach is claimed to achieve reliable low-pressure

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Plastic Systems, part of Pegaso Industries, announces change in company leadership

Plastic Systems S.r.l., an internationally recognised company in the field of systems for the treatment, dehumidification, and dosing of plastic polymers, and part of the Pegaso Industries S.p.A. Group, announces that effective July 30, 2025, the company’s leadership has been assumed by Eng. Rinaldo Piva, current President of the Pegaso Industries

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Hankyu Hanshin Holdings expands “Bottle to Bottle” plastic recycling program

In a bold move to advance sustainability in Japan’s urban infrastructure and hospitality industries, Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Group has announced the significant expansion of its “Bottle to Bottle” PET bottle horizontal recycling initiative in partnership with Circular PET Co., Ltd. The partnership, solidified with a formal agreement on June 16, will

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