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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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Responding to tethered caps requirements The Austrian mould maker and closure specialist z-moulds is known for its unique slider technology used for all beverage closures with tamper evidence bands. The so-called z-slides system is patented and used by many closure producers around the world. To meet tethered caps requirements, the proven
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Collaborative programme between plus10, SKZ and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag identifies AI advances and how injection moulding machines from multiple manufacturers can learn from each other. The Fraunhofer spin-off plus10 has been conducting application-oriented research together with the South German Plastics Center SKZ. As part of their DarWIN research project, new AI-based
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A new closure from Berry Global, specifically created for sauces, demonstrates the company’s circular design capabilities in devising a lightweight and recyclable solution while continuing to deliver consumer convenience benefits. Berry says it has created a closure that is lighter than other versions currently available, offering valuable material savings without compromising
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The Alpla Group, a global packaging solutions and recycling specialist, in cooperation with joint venture partner Glatfelter Corporation, a leading global supplier of engineered materials, announces their partnership with Blue Ocean Closures (BOC), a start-up based in the region of Värmland in Sweden, to develop natural fibre-based closures and other moulded
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At last – the Editourmobil is on the road again! The second stage of our two-part “Let Your Inspiration Flow” Tour has now begun. Our Team is exploring Europe’s technology hubs and spokes to discover and report on all the news and changes that the industry has experienced over the past
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Tethered caps will have to be used for disposable beverage containers up to 3 litres in the EU from 2024. Two years ago, we discussed a number of potential options. Today, the industry’s solutions seem to be caps that can be moved to the side on straps or with a hinge.
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From the beginning of November 2021, Coca-Cola in Germany will begin the gradual changeover to new caps on all single-use PET bottles. In doing so, Coca-Cola is implementing an EU requirement that plastic beverage caps on single-use bottles must remain on the bottle after opening by 3 July 2024. Coca-Cola is
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The Alpla Group, a global packaging solutions manufacturer and recycling specialist headquartered in Hard, Austria, announced that it has selected the Kansas City region for its new 23,000m2 manufacturing plant. In a facility located at the Blue River Commerce Center in Kansas City, Missouri, the regional organisation Alpla Inc. will create
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