4:50 min Bottle development and design

New sustainable PET container designed to help LiDestri foods’

Who needs trade offs? Constar is supplying LiDestri Foods, a leading U.S. ...
2:37 min Additives

US packaging, coatings & additives demand

US demand for packaging inks, coatings and additives is forecast to expand 2.5 percent annually to $3.0 billion in 2013, with volume rising to 1.4 billion pounds. Value gains are expected to decelerate from the pace of the 2003-2008 period due to an expected moderation in pricing. ...
3:40 min Two step moulds

Kohlox™: Grease-free molds

Improving hygieneThis self-lubricating material also helps improve mold cleanliness ...
1:52 min Bottle development and design

Attractive new member of the Kavodrink bottle family

  The new Kavodrink bottle is practical, authentic and unites a cool look ...
1:44 min Additives

Brilliantly clear PET UVA additive achieves impressive UVA protection with non-yellowing clarity - at more favourable cost

CrystalClear™ PET UV additive masterbatch from Ampacet permits bottle molders and ...
1:28 min PET recycling systems

Greater scope for PET recycling with EREMA recycling systems: VACUREMA rPET approved by FDA for the packaging of frozen ready-prepared foods

Additional possibilities for recycled PET (rPET) from EREMA's VACUREMA range of ...
2:58 min Additives

Dow introduces new generation impact modifier for PLA and PLA blends

The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) launches the next generation PARALOID™ BPM-515 Acrylic Impact Modifier formulated to impart toughness and maintain clarity to polylactic acid (PLA). In response to the needs of manufacturers of sustainable bioplastic packaging and durable products, ...
2:33 min PET materials

Eastar™ EB062 copolyester resins enable brand owners to offer enhanced consumer convenience with multi-serve packaging

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) and Northumbria Blow Mouldings, Ltd. announce the availability of four and five liter clear, handled bottles for convenient multi-serve packaging, the largest of their kind available in Europe. Awarded the 2009 Horner's Bottlemaking Award from the ...
2:22 min Caps & Closures

First one-piece cap for hotfill applications

Plastic caps for products hot-filled in PET bottles are at the moment almost all ...
1:37 min Additives

PolyOne continues expansion in biopolymers – Joins SPI Bioplastics Council

PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced additional steps in the Company’s ongoing expansion into sustainable technologies and the emerging biopolymer market. The Company has joined the Society of the ...