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M&H Plastics has recently completed production of a new 50ml bottle for SHS Drinks’ brand, bottlegreen. Initially produced to allow added value as an inclusion of a 50ml cordial serve in a twin pack of 750ml glass sparkling pressés for Waitrose meal deals, the use of these new plastic bottles has
Read moreOn June 7 and 8, 2016, Husky Injection Molding Systems hosted a two-day Husky World Tour event providing technology and industry insights at its global hot runner manufacturing facility in Milton, Vermont, USA. The event was attended by more than 90 moulders and mould makers from across North America and showcased
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One of the latest developments of German vinegar producers together with Bericap is a two piece closure for edible oil and vinegar. The so-called CTC IP suits the PET neck 29/21, is intended to show a modern and young appearance and to fulfil the requirements of increasingly more demanding customers. The
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Kiefer Werkzeugbau GmbH with its headquater in Schwaigern, has worked almost for 30 years in the field of tool and mould making for the plastics processing industry. Global corporations from the packaging and food industry are also among the customers, as regional SMEs. Synergies of thermoforming are used and since 2004
Read moreThe Shareholders of Polymetrix plan to sell their shares in Polymetrix and combine the Company with a strategic buyer who can contribute significant synergies and support Polymetrix’s development into the next growth phase, expanding its technology and service portfolio and securing sustainable business advantages. Following the spin-off from the Swiss-based Bühler
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A custom-designed squeezy PET bottle from RPC Superfos is helping the UK’s No.1 Hot Pepper Sauce brand achieve greater visibility on shelf. The new bottle for the Encona ‘Taste Explorers’ range from Grace Foods UK is part of a refreshment of the packaging to help the brand stay competitive. Slightly taller
Read moreEconomic, lifestyle changes and the focus on sustainable packaging will drive market growth for the labels market by 5.4% annually during the period 2016-21 to $44.8 billion, according to a new report by Smithers Pira. In “The Future of Labels and Release Liners to 2021” Smithers Pira’s analysis shows label market
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Matola Gare, Mozambique is now home to a new $130 million world-class bottling plant — the latest milestone in a 10-year, $17 billion investment plan by the Coca-Cola system in Africa. At an official event to open the new facility, Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent noted that Coke has been
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Nairobi Bottlers Ltd in Kenya has opted for an InnoPET BloFill stretch blow moulder/filler block as part of a larger complete package. For KHS, it was the placement of the 200th BloFill system on the world market. Nairobi Bottlers Ltd is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola South Africa Bottling Company (CC Sabco)
Read moreOtto Hofstetter AG has been operating with great success since 1955, and today is one of the leading providers of injection moulding tools for the production of PET preforms and packaging. In order to consolidate this position in the market and to remain successful as a family-owned enterprise, Otto Hofstetter AG
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Renzo Davatz will become the new CEO of Netstal-Maschinen AG effective July 1, 2016. He takes over this role from Dr Hans Ulrich Golz, who will become the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Netstal. Davatz assumes the duties of Dr Hans Ulrich Golz, who as CEO has been
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