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A new way to inspect special closures IMD, known for closure inspection systems, developed a very new in-line closure inspection solution based on artificial intelligence. AI is already everywhere and now it is going to get an important position in the in-line closure production as well. In combination with the vision
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Non-returnable PET bottles with tethered caps present great challenges for the inline quality inspection in the filling and packaging process. Heuft Systemtechnik GmbH has prepared its technology for the 360° cap inspection accordingly with intensive tests, new types of software and special lighting. With success as an installation at an important
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Novembal launched a new sports cap equipped with patented non-spill technology from SmartSeal for on-the-go beverages. The new Novactive 28, available in various colours for 1881 and 1810 neck finishes, is equipped with a unique and patented non-spill valve. Among other main features are a dust cap that locks at 180
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Has Plastik, based in Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey, has developed closure solutions that are compliant with the new European regulations. Although there is no demand from local customers, Has Plastik pushed the new developments concerning tethered caps to meet the needs of its export customers. Accordingly, Has Plastik has started to develop
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Maca Engineering, Arol Group, announces an increased demand for complex closures from three to six pieces. Those premium products require to cut and assemble components according to the design chosen by the customer. Maca Engineering designs and produces tailormade machines and complete lines for manufacturing, assembling, and cutting these closures. For
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Berry M&H has launched a 250ml PET bottle for syrups to meet growing consumer demand for the creation of flavoured drinks in the home. The new bottle provides a convenient retail size for a wide variety of syrups, fruit mixes, sauces, frappes, liqueurs, and smoothies, offering easy storage along with safe
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With preferential heating KHS provides an energy-efficient method for producing oval PET bottles with an optimised weight. Not only the food industry but also consumer goods manufacturers such as Henkel are opting for this technology. It also enables complex containers to be economically produced in house, with no need for external
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Plastipak, a global leader in the design, manufacture and recycling of plastic containers has completed a major investment to expand its PET recycling capacity at its manufacturing site in Bascharage, Luxembourg. The original PET recycling facility in Luxembourg opened in 2008 and this new expansion increases annual production capacity by 136%.
Read moreLogoplaste announced that EcoIbéria and WorldPET, two leading companies in the production of recycled PET flakes and rPET, are now part of the Logoplaste group. Both companies, located in the North of Portugal, have experience in recycling PET, focusing on the transformation of post-consumer plastic bales into food grade recycled flakes
Read moreThe Petcore Europe Annual Conference 2/3rd February is postponed until 14/15th June due to pandemic reasons. After deep consultation and consideration of all the circumstances surrounding the Petcore PET Conference, 2/3rd February, it has been decided to postpone the event until 14/15th June 2022. The uncertainty surrounding the Covid circumstances, considering the
Read moreCarbios, developer of enzymatic solutions dedicated to the end-of-life of plastic and textile polymers, announced it will accelerate the industrial development of its enzymatic recycling process (C-Zyme) with the construction of its reference unit in Europe. After studying several potential location proposals, Carbios has shortlisted two of the worlds’ leading PET
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