Bottles / Bottle Making

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

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

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

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,

It was a good 5 years ago when Bericap first brought the PET 26/21 bottle neck onto the market. This reduced bottle neck size allowed a weight saving of as much as 1.37g compared with the PET 29/21 then dominant on the market, enabling Bericap to make a major contribution to

Rio Bucovina, the Romanian producer and distributor of natural mineral waters and soft drinks, reduced energy usage by 47% by installing a Sidel SBO10 Universal 2eco blow moulder at its production facility in Vatra Dornei. At the same time, it also collaborated with the Sidel services packaging team on a stylish

Netstal has introduced the PET-Line 5000 to the US market. The preform production system is designed for moulds with 96 to 144 cavities and features an output of up to 100,000 preforms per hour. According to the company, high output levels are especially required in the US and Asia where the

Agua Enerviva, a new concept in naturally-energising beverages, has launched in lightweight, hot fill containers designed by ScorCreative at Amcor, the design studio co-located at Amcor Rigid Plastics. The tall 20oz custom container delivers an attractive look which stands out on the shelf, creating a new category in the highly competitive

Quadrant Creative Molding & Systems (Quadrant CMS) is supporting Dispack Projects in creating a new generation one-way PET beer keg with a recyclable valve system as a cost-effective and easy-to-transport alternative to traditional multi-trip stainless steel kegs. Dispack Projects’ new one-way Dolium 20- and 30-liter kegs incorporate valve systems injection molded