End Markets
Multicomponent Mold Combines Capping and Unscrewing Functions for Pharma Closure
Braunform says its patented RotaricE² mold, which will mold Luer lock pharmaceutical closures in Arburg’s K 2022 booth, allows the use of one tool and one machine, versus two, while eliminating post-mold assembly.
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Dual Injection Units on a Smaller, Electric Press for 2K Medical Molding
Engel extends its combi M dual-injection unit technology to a smaller tonnage machine with a horizontal indexing table for the first time at K 2022.
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Trelleborg Group Acquires Minnesota Rubber and Plastics
The Swedish manufacturing firm bought the compounder and molder of rubber and plastics from investment firm KKR in a deal valued at $950 million.
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Composite Seatback Design Wins Altair Enlighten Award
New seatback made from BASF’s Elastocoat PUR pultrusion system and overmolded with impact-modified Ultramid nylon 6
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New In-Mold Labels Enhance Recycling of PP Containers
New PP IML labels from MCC Verstraete separate from PP containers during mechanical recycling to preserve the color and transparency of the container resin.
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At K 2022: Improved Automatic Process Control for PET Bottle Blowing
New Process Pilot+ from Agr International offers faster response and flexible goals for keeping PET bottles on spec.
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Trexel Broadens Support for Foam Blow Molding
Agreement with MuCell Extrusion allows Trexel to pursue foam blow molding in packaging as well as automotive.
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Advances in PET Bottle & Cap Molding at Drinktec Show
Easier label separation, higher rPET content, Industry 4.0 digitalization options, lighter CSD bottles, and more at German trade fair.
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Expanded PET Preform Molding Machine Line
Netstal expands its PET-LINE series introducing a 306 metric ton (m.t.) version with side entry at drinktec.
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Water Bottler Powers Recycling with Renewable Energy
CG Roxane gets 30% of its power for repalletizing rPET at San Bernardino, Calif., from SolarEdge solar panels.
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