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Side, the company based in Barcelona, Spain, has increased the number of PET blow moulding machines in the world producing T-handle bottles, to replace HDPE bottles. On February 19, a new company has been incorporated to the T-handle team in Mexico. The company Envaserv SA de CV, one of the biggest
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“Cold Jet is proud to introduce the PCS 60 to the global marketplace,” said Gene Cooke III, President and CEO, Cold Jet. “The machine is the highest performing dry ice blaster available and features many technological advancements that are firsts in our industry. The PCS 60 continues Cold Jet’s tradition of
Read moreGurit reports that its newly formed company Gurit Italy PET Recycling S.r.l. has signed an agreement to acquire the PET recycling production facilities from Valplastic S.r.l. in Italy for an undisclosed purchase price. Closing of the transaction is expected at the end of May 2019 and is subject to customary closing conditions
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A single mould with infinite customisation possibilities has been developed with ITM by PET Engineering. This solution which makes clever use of inserts allowed Heineken Russia to launch two new PET packaging at a lower cost and with an even more modest investment expected in the future. The new shapes for
Read moreBericap, a supplier of high value added plastic caps and closures for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets, and Thin Film Electronics ASA, the global leader in near field communications (NFC) solutions, have signed a Letter of Intent for an exclusive joint partnership to develop fully integrated digital authentication solutions for
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Many companies that self-manufacturer struggle with PET bottle processing. This often involves determining the proper recipe for a given bottle, taking into consideration the local plant and regional environments or dealing with preforms from different sources or lineages. Sometimes it is just a challenge to produce bottles with consistent quality and
Read moreThe conference is to be held in China during 18-20 Sep 2019. The forum is jointly organised by Dr Thiele Polyester Technology and China Chemical & Fiber Economic Information Network (CCFEI), and supported by Recycled Fiber Commission of China Chemical Fiber Association and China National Chemical Fiber Corp. Having achieved successes
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Since 1 June 2018 Sesotec GmbH has a new partner in South Africa with Nampak Inspection & Coding Systems. The partnership relates to the “Inspection Division” and primarily concentrates on the food sector, but it is also planned to utilise the existing potential in the plastics industry and to conquer regional
Read moreLeeds-based LVF (Leeds Vacuum Formers) has become one of the first packaging companies in the UK to manufacture and sell products made from BreakdownPET – a biodegradable and fully recyclable plastic material that is designed to quickly, naturally and safely decompose in landfill. LVF added BreakdownPET to its offering late last
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Pretium Packaging, a leading North American manufacturer of plastic containers and closures, announced that it has joined forces with Olcott Plastics, Inc. of St. Charles, Illinois, through an acquisition. Olcott is claimed to bolster Pretium’s injection moulding and personal care/beauty offerings while Pretium allows Olcott to offer blow moulded containers and
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Drink technology India South (dti-South), which took place for the first time in Bengaluru from April 10 to 12, has established a strong position on the South Indian market. With more than 90 brands, 6,481 visitors and an extensive supporting program, the dti family further expands its footprint to the southern
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