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The SK Ergon packers can now be equipped with an automatic handle applicator of the Pre-Shrinking Handle Applicator (PSHA) series, which attaches a handle on a section of the shrink film before it’s wrapped around a group of containers moving toward the shrink tunnel. The pre-shrinking handle applicator of the PSHA
Read moreAmcor Rigid Plastics announced plans to close the company’s preform manufacturing facility located in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The plant, which manufactures plastic preforms for the beverage industry and other applications, will begin a gradual ramp-down and is scheduled to cease production by December 31, 2016. The move is expected to strengthen
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Bekum Maschinenfabriken now have a new Technical Director. Dr Wilfried Lehmann will take over this role with immediate effect. Dr Lehmann is known to Bekum customers already, as he previously held this position from 1998 to 2002. With this foundation, he will be able to draw on his practical experience in
Read moreNow entering its 13th year, Zenith’s Global Bottled Water Congress, is a three day event incorporating market briefings, conference sessions and a networking dinner during which the 2016 Global Bottled Water Awards will be presented. The event will take place from October 10-12 at the Corinthia Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic.
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Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is a Philippine multinational with an established market especially in South East Asia in the Food & Beverage industry. URC Philippines requested a solution to produce new water bottles for mass consumption, having specific needs: 1. Line speed of 50,000 bph – labelling machine speed of 55,000
Read morePET rigid packaging technology specialist Sipa is glad to announce that a legal action against it and a previous development partner in PET preform production technology has ended in Sipa favor. The court action had been taken by Husky Injection Molding Systems against Athena Automation and Sipa over the alleged misuse
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Ciel, one of the major water-bottling companies operating in Morocco, has been supplied with the new integrated rinser-filler-capper monoblock unit. The Ciel brand – part of the Coca-Cola Group – has purchased the first monoblock filler unit 12-12-4 ALF produced by Sacmi Filling. Developed in order to bring together rinser, filler
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For many years, laser technologies have been used in the beverage packaging industry to ensure effective marking of products. Fibre lasers became the system of choice, offering virtually maintenance-free operation. NII Laser Technology integrated high-power fibre laser sources specifically developed for laser marking on beverage closures, caps and lids, with proven
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Demo Design and Moulds were commissioned to come up with the design for Vinadio’s Sant’Anna new bottle. The 750ml bottle features a sports cap that is intended to convey the Piedmontese group’s message: a unique and practical large format container, convenient for athletes to use during training. In their concept, the
Read moreHusky Injection Molding Systems announced an update to its Altanium hot runner controller warranty programme. Effective immediately, all new Altanium H-series controllers are covered by a five-year warranty that includes the interface, H-series control cards and mainframe. This Altanium warranty covers any new controller that contains H-series or HL-series control cards.
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Plastipak is partnered with AriZona Beverages to commercialise the first ThermoShape system in the U.S. The project came to life when AriZona challenged Plastipak to deliver a hot fill PET package while maintaining the look and feel of its iconic glass packaging. AriZona wanted the ability to be able to run
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