Packaging
UV Blocker for Clear Film Packaging
NPE2024: Tosaf’s UV9389PE EU boasts high-blocking effect in the wavelength of 200 nm to 389 nm.
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Breaking the Barrier: An Emerging Force in 9-Layer Film Packaging
Hamilton Plastics taps into its 30-plus years of know-how in high-barrier films by bringing novel, custom-engineered, nine-layer structures resulting from the investment in two new lines.
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Coca Cola Trials PET Bottles Designed for Recyclability in United Kingdom
Sprite bottles will have no label and feature stay-on twist top.
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Krones Acquires Netstal
Krones adds PET preform injection molding to its bottle blowing and filling capabilities, as well as cap molding and expansion into medical, food and other markets.
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APR Expands Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability With Polypropylene Categories
Six new packaging categories will be eligible for third-party validation of compatibility with North American recycling programs.
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US Merchants Makes its Mark in Injection Molding
In less than a decade in injection molding, US Merchants has acquired hundreds of machines spread across facilities in California, Texas, Virginia and Arizona, with even more growth coming.
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Sweden's Site Zero Sorts Plastic Packaging Waste Into 12 Fractions
Svensk Plastatervinning polymer sorting plant has a 3.1-mile sorting line that separates postconsumer waste, including polyeolefins, PET, PS, EPS, PVC and more for recycling.
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Adding Remote Service Functions for PET Bottle Blowing
KHS has added features to its internet machine communications portal for PET stretch-blow molding.
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PET Bottle Recycling Rate Static As Collection Lags Production Slightly
NAPCOR recycling report puts PET recycling at 1.3% under last year's rate.
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Upgraded Former is Faster, More Precise
New features reportedly offer more efficient production of trays, containers, hinged boxes, pallets, blisters, lids and technical products.
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