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Klöckner Pentaplast will introduce a PET-based technology for yogurt packaging at Propak Africa 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. “clikPET” is said to embody full polystyrene functionality, complemented by good gas and water vapour barrier properties, transport shock-resistance and the ability to bend and click. This is said to achieve increased shelf-life
Read moreAs the result of a worldwide energy-saving programme, Sidel has supported Nestlé Waters in achieving reductions in its energy consumption at production sites in countries around the globe. Thus, the world’s leading producer of bottled water has achieved energy savings equivalent to the consumption of more than 20 ovens, representing savings
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Avery Dennison Corporation announced the appointment of Hassan Rmaile as the Global Vice President of R&D for its Materials Group effective immediately. He replaces Sjaak Elmendorp, who will be retiring from the company after 22 years of valued service. As global VP for R&D, Rmaile will oversee the Materials Group’s extensive
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Domino Printing Sciences has introduced a high-contrast, alkali-washable yellow coding ink. Compatible with the company’s A-Series i-Tech range of CIJ printers, the 2YL955i ink is designed for coding onto dark coloured bottles and has the ability to adhere to wet surfaces. The ink is particularly suited for use in returnable glass
Read moreKlöckner Pentaplast will highlight the company’s newest shrink label film, Pentalabel ClearFloat, at the AWA International Sleeve Label Conference, March 3-4 in Denver, Colorado, USA. These high performing floatable films are intended to satisfy the growing market need for films that meet the standards set by the recycling community, while providing
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Effective November 30th 2016, Peter Neumann, long-term chairman of the executive board of the Engel Group of Companies, withdraws from operational business after 35 years. “This step has been long planned on the occasion of my 60th birthday and is the result of a clear mutual agreement between myself and the
Read morePetainer Innopac Packaging, a joint venture between Petainer UK Holdings LTD and Innopac Containers Pvt Ltd, opened its new manufacturing facility close to the Mumbai region in India. The plant houses blow moulding equipment to manufacture the 20l bulk water cooler jar, petainerCooler, using preforms produced from Petainer’s manufacturing site in
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In March 2015, Krones unveiled to its clients in South America its new Training and Customer Center at the company’s LCS Center in Sao Paulo/Brazil. This year, this facility is celebrating one year in operation.”In the new premises, we are able to simulate process sequences, and hold training events plus product
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Nongfu Spring a well known Chinese bottled water producer has invested in a second Sidel bottling line to extend its production capacity. In addition to the regular 380ml, 550ml and 1.5l PET bottle formats, the company’s bottled water is also available in a four liter family size, which was only available
Read moreNordson Corporation will supply sixteen of its process-patented BKG brand CrystallCut pelletising systems for a mega-scale PET resin plant scheduled for startup this year by Jiangyin Chengold Packaging Materials Co., Ltd. in Jiangsu Province, China. Nordson’s CrystallCut process is said to provide substantial energy savings in comparison with standard PET polymerisation
Read moreThe Coca-Cola Company announced that it plans to grant additional territories to Swire Coca-Cola, USA, including the cities of Seattle, Spokane, WA, Portland, OR, and a wide area of the Pacific Northwest. Swire Coca-Cola, USA, a subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited’s Beverages Division, has signed a letter of intent with The
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