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Matthew Naitove Contributing Editor
A 51-year veteran, Matt Naitove is Contributing Editor of Plastics Technology magazine, where he has reported on virtually every aspect of plastics since 1972. Matt started at PT as a cub reporter fresh out of school and rose through the ranks to Chief Editor, a position he held for 29 years. He was Executive Editor for another 14 years. His beats on the magazine have included reporting on all aspects of injection molding and blow molding technology, as well as thermoforming, composites, materials and additives. He has helped organize numerous conferences, including Plastics Technology’s annual Molding Conference and exhibit and two Thermoplastic Composites in Automotive conferences in 2014 and 2016. Matt is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College and holds a masters degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He is a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and the Plastics Pioneers Association. PRESS KIT
Uniloy Launches E-Store for Genuine OEM Parts
On Nov. 4, Uniloy’s E-store for Genuine Uniloy Parts went live. It’s currently for reciprocating-screw blow molders but will be expanded to other types in future.
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New ‘Eco-Audit’ for Your PET Bottle Lines
Sidel introduces a three-phase audit of environmental impact of PET stretch-blow molding operations.
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Radial Wall-Thickness Control System Comes to the Americas
W. Müller USA now offers Feuerherm PWDS system for extrusion blow molding in North and Sourth America.
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All-Electric Stretch-Blower for up to 3L PET Bottles
PET Technologies debuts compact APF-Max 2L liner reheat machine with quick changeovers, NIR heating and blowing-air recovery.
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Custom Molder Pivots When States Squelch Thriving Single-Use Bottle Business
Currier Plastics had a major stake in small hotel amenity bottles until state legislators banned them. Here’s how Currier adapted to that challenge.
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Lighter, Higher Performance Base Design for Premium rPET Bottles
Sidel’s StarLITE-R Premium base for thicker rPET bottles ensures bottle stability in high-speed production, while saving energy.
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Circular Network for Returnable Cosmetics and Personal Care Bottles
Stock reusable PET and glass bottles are provided to brands in Europe, along with consumer drop-off and collection points, labeling codes to identify bottles for reuse, cleaning technology, and recyclers to handle caps and pumps.
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Uniloy Appoints Technology Leader and Eastern Regional Manager
Chris LaBombarbe and Chris Weinrich have joined the company.
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Brewer Chooses Quick-Change Flexibility to Blow Wide Range of PET Beer Bottles
Beermaster Brewery found a “universal” stretch-blow machine from PET Technologies enables multiple changes per day among four sizes of beer bottles.
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End-to-End Quality Management For Aseptic PET Beverage Bottling
Sidel introduces Qual-IS comprehensive quality system to merge all QC activities in PET aseptic beverage bottling, from the preform blowing to laboratory management.
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Graham Packaging Commercializes Technology for Lightweighting Blow Molded Handleware
Graham Packaging’s “AccuStrength” technology for selectively reinforcing extruded parisons with vertical ribs now has a commercial application in laundry detergent.
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For Extrusion and Injection-Blow Molders, Numerous Upgrades in Machines and Services
Uniloy is revising its machinery lines across the board and strengthening after-sales services in tooling maintenance, spare parts and tech service.
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