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Non-returnable PET bottles with tethered caps present great challenges for the inline quality inspection in the filling and packaging process. Heuft Systemtechnik GmbH has prepared its technology for the 360° cap inspection accordingly with intensive tests, new types of software and special lighting. With success as an installation at an important
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The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), the pan-European exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to Hall 12 at the RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 22-23 June 2022. Online visitor registration is now open at: www.prseventeurope.com “The free-to-attend Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference and exhibition is the focal point of
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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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Berry M&H has launched a 250ml PET bottle for syrups to meet growing consumer demand for the creation of flavoured drinks in the home. The new bottle provides a convenient retail size for a wide variety of syrups, fruit mixes, sauces, frappes, liqueurs, and smoothies, offering easy storage along with safe
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Engel Group board reshuffle on 1st February 2022. Dr. Gerhard Dimmler, previously Vice President Research and Development, is being appointed to the board as CTO. He is taking over the Development division from CEO Dr Stefan Engleder and will also be responsible for digitalisation on top of this. “Gerhard Dimmler has
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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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Second Life, Otto Hofstetter AG’s mould brokerage service, offers mechanically sound moulds that are no longer used by their owners to other producers who can use them. Before going to its new owners, the mould is completely overhauled at the factory in Uznach and comes with a one-year guarantee. Otto Hofstetter’s
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With preferential heating KHS provides an energy-efficient method for producing oval PET bottles with an optimised weight. Not only the food industry but also consumer goods manufacturers such as Henkel are opting for this technology. It also enables complex containers to be economically produced in house, with no need for external
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Plastipak, a global leader in the design, manufacture and recycling of plastic containers has completed a major investment to expand its PET recycling capacity at its manufacturing site in Bascharage, Luxembourg. The original PET recycling facility in Luxembourg opened in 2008 and this new expansion increases annual production capacity by 136%.
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