Barrier Blow Molding

Packaging

Recyclability of PET/PEF Multilayer Barrier Bottles Gets Further Validation

Europe’s RecyClass considers PET/PEF multilayer bottles to be fully recyclable in the PET stream.

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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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Breaking News From NPE2024

Here is a firsthand report of news in injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and recycling not previously covered.  

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sustainability

First Water Bottles With Ultrathin Glass Coating

Long used for sensitive juices and carbonated soft drinks, KHS Freshsafe PET Plasmax vapor-deposited glass coating is now providing freshness and flavor protection for PET mineral water bottles.

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Automation

How Was K 2022 for Blow Molding?

Over a dozen companies emphasized sustainability with use of foam and recycle, lightweighting and energy savings, along with new capabilities in controls, automation and quick changeovers.

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50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting

Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.

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Biopolymers

50 Years of Headlines … Almost

I was lucky to get an early look at many of the past half-century’s exciting developments in plastics. Here’s a selection.

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Staying Ahead of the Curve: How a Blow Molder Thrives as a ‘Technology Company’

Aptly named Ring Container Technologies beefs up R&D staff to meet customers’ future needs before the customers even know what they will be.

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Honeywell Debuts Aclar Edge Barrier Bottles for Pharmaceuticals

Honeywell has expanded beyond Aclar barrier films into Aclar Edge barrier bottles for pharmaceuticals and other moisture- and oxygen-sensitive products.

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Packaging

Plasma “Glass” Barrier Coating Developed for Reusable PET Bottles

IKV and KHS Corpoplast in Germany collaborate on SiOx barrier coating that can withstand caustic washing for multi-trip PET bottles.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling