0:57 min Management
Hotset licenses heater technology from Mold-Masters
As part of their ongoing co-operation, Mold-Masters has licensed Hotset US Patent 7,377,768 for use in their products. This patent allows Hotset to continue to market their products containing integrated heater element and thermocouple circuits in a removable heater sleeve. Terms of ...
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5:50 min Additives
Compostable bioplastics can be more colorful thanks to new masterbatches from Clariant
New masterbatches from Clariant have been formulated for use in biopolymer applications requiring compliance with European and U.S. standards governing compostability and ecotoxicity, including the harmonised EN 13432:2000 standard. Because they incorporate conventional (non-natural) ...
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1:11 min Two step blow moulding systems
Ringier Technology Innovation Awards for its Predis™ dry preform decontamination system
On June 3, Sidel was presented the ‘Ringier Technology Innovation Award’ for its Predis™ dry preform decontamination system at an award ceremony held at the FiA 2010 (Food Ingredients Asia) in Shanghai (China). The Ringier Technology Award is held annually as a tribute to ...
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3:14 min Facts & Figures
Amcor announces US$280 million acquisition of Ball Plastics Packaging Americas
The purchase price is US$280 million, which represents four times the last 12 months acquired EBITDA of US$70 million.* The business has five plants in North America and sales of approximately US$600 million. Approximately 50% of the earnings of the business are derived from the ...
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