Packaging
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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Republic Services Opens Polymer Center, First in a Planned Network
New facility will sort HDPE and PP containers into bales by color and type, and shred and hot-wash PET.
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Revamped All-Electric Shuttle Blow Molder
Tahara’s new eight-head, double-sided coex machine has many new mechanical and electronic features.
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Grocery Chain Will Transition to PEF for Store Brand Packaging
Polyethylene furanoate fruit juice bottles will be the first application.
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