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Stackable packaging solutions with integrated handles Cypet Technologies delivered its first machine for 18 l stackable PET bottles for edible oil packaging in 2015. Since then, several additional machines for this application have been delivered, for bottle sizes from 9-25 l, also featuring integrated handles for convenience, lower cost and easy recycling. But
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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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“Already in their second year the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe have come of age, thanks to the quality and depth of entries we have received,” said Ton Emans, PRE President and awards judge. “Together our seven winners show outstanding innovation in recycling to use plastics in a truly sustainable and circular
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Research by global packaging company Amcor reveals consumers from Latin America are increasingly attracted to transparent dairy packaging that connotes freshness and premium quality. In response, dairy companies are increasingly using clear polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles that provide durability and let consumers see dairy products before they purchase them. In Brazil,
Read morePackaging does not necessarily need to be made from fossil-based plastic materials. Biobased plastics can have a key role to play in this respect. That’s why the leading publication bioplastics magazine and Green Serendipity are now organising the 3rd edition of bio!PAC – the international conference on packaging made from biobased materials.
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At the end of march Negri Bossi UK organised an Open house in its headquarters in Rugby. The focus of the Open House was a Nova eT 130 running an 8 impression cap tool demonstrating using mould open and core movement in parallel. The Nova eT is a total electric machine
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