4:23 min Recycling processes
The BKG CrystallCut process receives an award for innovative, energy-saving technology
The spherical PET pellet offers double the energy savings. A plant with a production capacity of 600 tons per day may achieve an almost unbelievable energy savings of 25 gigawatt hours of energy during one year of operation using the CrystallCut technology developed by BKG, Bruckmann ...
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1:13 min Bottle coating machines
Kortec expands operations
To help keep up with growth in business and a resulting need for additional space, Kortec Inc. is moving its headquarters to a new location in Rowley, Mass. Effective May 7, 2012 the company’s new address will be: Kortec, Inc. 428 Newburyport TurnpikeRowley, MA 01969All phone ...
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2:50 min Caps & Closure Technology
Latest technologies including HyCAP HPP demonstrated at Chinaplas 2012
Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced that at Chinaplas 2012 (April 18 – 21, Shanghai, China) it is introducing its HyCAP™ High Performance Package (HPP) system, the world's fastest system for the production of injection molded beverage closures. Husky will also be ...
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1:53 min Preform moulds
Mold-Masters signs agent agreement with Plastec USA
In a deal solidified at the 2012 NPE show, Mold-Masters signed an exclusive agent agreement with Plastec USA to handle product sales and service for the Latin American region. The agreement encompasses most Central and South American regions, including Mexico but excluding Brazil and ...
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0:56 min Regions
Alcohol manufacturer Pramia expands into the processing of recycled plastics
In Jalasjärvi, there already exists a strong commitment to the environment which Pramia isexpanding. Pramia’s ownership has extended into Toholampi, Central Ostrobothnia, with apreviously owned facility processing PET plastic bottles into new materials. This will continue tooperate ...
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2:52 min Management
KraussMaffei Group appoints Dr. Hans Ulrich Golz as the new “President” of the Injection Molding Machinery Segment
The KraussMaffei Group has appointed Dr. Hans Ulrich Golz as “President” of a common Group-wide Injection Molding Machinery Segment. Bernhard Merki, CEO of Netstal Maschinen AG, is leaving the company. Dr. Karlheinz Bourdon and Frank Peters, previously responsible for the Injection ...
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0:10 min Caps & Closures
Portola announces tamper-evident addition to proprietary linerless plug closure line for ESL, aseptic beverage packages
Portola Packaging, Inc. announces the launch of its first tamper-evident (TE) linerless plug closure for extended shelf life (ESL) and aseptic beverage packages. The new Steri-ShieldTM 38mm closure features a taller profile than the non-TE version to provide brand owners with a ...
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