Packaging

Blow Molding

Injection-Blow Machines with Energy-Saving Servo-Hydraulics

Jomar’s IntelliDrive servo-hydraulic pump brings major energy savings to injection-blow molding.

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Injection-Blow Molding Multi-Layer Barrier Bottles

Kortec hot-runner technology and an auxiliary injector convert a standard machine to three-layer co-injection blow molding.

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Film Extrusion

AFA Systems Acquires Cooper Machine

Newly formed AFA Cooper will broaden AFA's range in the packaging world, especially for the plastic bag and film converting industry.

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Packaging

Maco PKG Licenses Dow PacXpert Flexible Packaging Technology

Maco is the third North American licensee of the this technology, joining KRW Packaging Machinery and Ring Container.

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Mold & Robotics Group Acquires Dollins Tool

The maker multi-cavity packaging injection molds joins recent Mold & Robotics Group acquisitions: Müller and CBW Automation.

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High-Speed Packaging & Medical Demos from Netstal

Injection molding technologies for packaging and medical molding are on display, with an emphasis on Industry 4.0 functionality. 

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industry 4.0

Automation for IML and Stack Molds

Two new automation systems allow customers to quickly change from one product to another. 

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Automotive

Plastics Processing Continues Expansion

Business is poised for additional growth this year.

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sustainability

Recycling Needs Drive Innovation in Sleeve Labels

Materials suppliers and film processors have been hard at work creating new label offerings compatible with PET bottle recycling.

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Film Extrusion

PE Film Market Snap-Shot: Fresh Produce, Self-Serve, and Wet-Pack Bags

Coextrusion is being used as a differentiator as processors that invest in new technology are more confident about their ability to gain market share.

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Plastics Size Reduction