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When IMD initially launched inline preform monitoring and IMDvista PECO LUX ten years ago, it brought something completely new to the market. Martin Gerber (CSO) proudly explains that preform monitoring has since become well established in the industry and is now the most widely used solution for inline inspection of preforms.

A technological overview of a new beverage packaging plant PET Solutions has recently completed the installation of a production line for a leading client in the beverage industry, designed specifically for the processing of rPET for preform manufacturing. With a throughput of approximately 6,000 kg/h, the facility incorporates technologies aimed at improving

Retal invests in new equipment to enhance preform quality Stricter EU regulations are transforming the plastic packaging sector, prompting manufacturers to adopt more sustainable and efficient practices. Legislation such as the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is accelerating innovation in materials and production,

FlexBlow announces pharma-grade ROPP 28 preforms for Pharma and other specialist markets FlexBlow, a Lithuanian company, has announced that it has launched a new ROPP (roll-on pilfer proof) preform range that includes a pharma-grade 35 g variant. While its ROPP 28 family has been developed initially for the pharmaceutical industry, it has

In PET preform injection facilities, operational efficiency, traceability, and logistics coordination are essential elements for maintaining competitiveness. Despite this, many plants still rely on manual workflows and disconnected systems – practices that contribute to extended production cycles and elevated operating costs. Advances in automation present a viable pathway to address these