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Plastipak Packaging (formerly APPE) recently announced the launch of a crown finish PET bottle. Designed to be capped with a metal crown closure, the bottle is suitable for applications such as beer, cider, alcopops and juice shots. Within the "Crown Finish" range Plastipak claims to offer the lightest weight PET bottles
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SMI has selected Agr International to provide pressure testing equipment for their quality management and testing program. The Agr PPT3000 packaging pressure tester shall help SMI to qualify bottles created in their design center and ensure that they meet pressure strength and volume expansion design goals. The tester offers pressure and
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The LC Linear is intended for leak inspection of empty plastic bottles. The features include an inspection speed from 1 to 25 bottles per minutes (60 to 1500 bph), depending on container size and testing requirements, a capability of fitting containers up to 8 inches in length, 4.75 inches in width,
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At this year’s Brau Beviale in Nuremberg, KHS GmbH was presented with the World Beverage Innovation Award from British publisher FoodBev Media for its lightweight 1-liter PET milk bottle. The specialist for filling and packaging systems was victorious with this bottle in the category "Best Environmental Sustainability Initiative". The new solution
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At Fakuma show Engel presented their new software iQ clamp control. By continuously adapting the clamping force, the software keeps the mould breathing constant even under fluctuating process conditions, says the company. During the injection process, the inflowing melt exerts pressure that pushes the two halves of the mould apart by
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In 2015, Athena has improved its PET machinery through reduced lock-to-lock time, optimised post-mould transfer and cooling, improved energy efficiency, and better access for operation and maintenance. In detail, this means features like a post-mould cooling operation via flow-balanced air and water circuits for optimised thermal distribution and increased flow capacity
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On the eve of the FachPack 2015 in Nuremberg, Krones was awarded the German Packaging Prize for its "Bevkeg" packaging idea in the beverage sales package category. The Bevkeg is a concept in the market for non-returnable PET beverage kegs. Depending on the output class involved, it can be supplied in
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M&H Plastics has recently packaged ASDA’s new range of own brand shampoos on behalf of Potter & Moore. Using a PET contour bottle with an oval flip-top in PP the new family comprises a range of shampoo bottles and conditioner tottles. A bright, vibrant colour scheme was used to reflect the
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Milacron Holdings Corp. announced that the E-Multi has received several enhancements and an updated software package. The mould-mounted E-Multi EM1 model (EM1-15 and EM1-30: 14-22mm screw, standard and high-speed) has received a new carriage that provides enhanced utility and a compact fit of the unit into the moulding area. Along with
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PET Power is once again adding a new family to its wide range of standard PET bottles and jars: the Scylla Oval. For years, this model has been known as a glass variant and it is used in several different markets. The range consists of three different content sizes (100 ml,
Read more"Billy Jealousy" grooming product creators Pat Parsi and Danielle Rouso recently decided to redesign the men’s hair care line to increase its reach with a younger segment of men. With the help of Tricor Braun designers, Billy Jealousy introduced its new Black Line of hair care product designs with an increased
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