Blow Molding

Extrusion

January 2016—46.5

Index reaches its highest level since last August.

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Amcor Launches New Business For Small-Volume Bottle Production

Full-service design and production available with economical lower-cavitation tooling.

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Blow Molding

SPI Launches Zero Net-Waste Program

New initiative to promote pursuit of zero-waste in plastics processing.

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Try a ‘Complete’ Method to Clean Screws, Barrels

Pulling the screw will give you direct access to clean all surfaces. Here’s how to do so in an efficient, safe, and non-destructive way.

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Add Some Science To Your Purging Practices

Applying scientific methodology to purging techniques is safer and more beneficial than operating ‘on-the-fly’ or using home-made remedies.

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Thermoforming

U.S. High-Melt-Strength PP Tackles Wide Range of Applications

Total’s new HMS-PP signals both increased interest in the material and a source of domestic production.

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Thermoforming

December’s Index: 43.6

Mid-size plants expand for fourth month out of five. And compared with one year ago, capital spending plans are up 32%.

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Blow Molding

Bekum America Corp. Announces Promotions

Steven London is named president and Chief Operating Officer.

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Packaging

All-Electric Drive Impacts Milk-Jug Blow Molding

Although it has taken more than a decade, electric servo drives are starting to hit their stride in blow molding machines.

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Packaging

New Name in Blow Molding Machinery Promises Gains for Dairy Bottles

Reciprocating-screw machines and impact trimmers get energy-saving electric drive and quick-change features.

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