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Switzerland-based Corvaglia group announced the completion of their first manufacturing facility in the United States, Newnan, Georgia. In celebration of this milestone, a ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for April 5th. The international company manufactures 100% recyclable plastic caps and closures for the food and beverage industry worldwide. The new U.S.
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Font Vella, Danone’s Spanish natural mineral water brand, has recently announced the upcoming launch of Coach2O, a device that tracks water intake and coaches people toward adequate hydration. The product is being developed in partnership with water.io, an innovative start-up specialised in smart packaging. Packed with sensors, Coach2O is a clip
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It was a Swiss designer named Albert Obrist who in 1970 developed the first plastic top for CSD drinks bottles with the injection-moulded one-piece HDPE cap. Originally intended for use with returnable glass bottles, his idea quickly attracted the interest of the PET bottle industry which increased sharply at the end
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United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, reported that it held a successful event at its Hungarian plant to celebrate the manufacture of its 10 billionth closure this year, its innovative doubleflow closure for edible oils. It is the first time in the company’s history that 10 billion closures
Read moreEngel hall A5, stand 5204 At the Fakuma trade fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Engel will demonstrate a further reduction in cycle times for the production of caps. An all-electric Engel e-cap 2440/380 will be used to produce 26mm caps, including tamper-proof bands made of HDPE, at a cycle time of under
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United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, and Braskem, a leading Brazilian petrochemical company, reported they have collaborated to deliver to the market Greener bio-sourced plastic caps and closures. Bio ethanol, the feedstock for “I’m green” Polyethylene, the basis for United Caps Greener bioplastic caps, is derived from sugarcane,
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Qosmedix announced that a new group of PET bottles has been added to their comprehensive packaging category. This extensive new collection includes 15ml and 30ml bottles in clear, blue and amber. Corresponding glass dropper caps are available in black or white/metallic silver and flat screw caps are available in black or
Read moreSetting a clear focus on the broad range of product innovations that have lately been developed, and a detailed overview of the ongoing worldwide expansion, Bericap will be presenting itself at FachPack trade fair in Nuremberg September 25-27,2018. In hall 6 at stand 418, Bericap experts from all relevant business units
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United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, announced it will be constructing a new manufacturing plant in Dinnington, Rotherham, as part of the company’s ‘Close to You’ strategy. The initial facility will be 5,000 square meters, with an option to expand to 20,000 square meters as business growth demands.
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Closure Systems International (CSI) has launched a new closure engineered for cold-filled products, such as probiotic drinks, energy drinks and carbonated soft drinks. The new Pro-Lok GL 38mm closure is claimed to provide bottlers with exceptional closure performance, enhanced safety features, consumer satisfaction and total system support. The 38mm closure has
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United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, hosted an open house celebrating the opening of its extended R&D facility in Messia, France, on June 21st. Representatives from Nestlé joined in the celebration, which featured an innovative project undertaken to develop a brand-new closure for Nescafé Gold. About 50% of
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