Year: 2021

Bottles / Bottle MakingCapping / ClosuresPackaging / PalletisingPreform Production

North America: plastics machinery shipments slowed in the second quarter

The Plastics Industry Association announced shipments of primary plastics machinery (injection moulding and extrusion) in North America decreased for the second consecutive quarter according to the statistics compiled and reported by the association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES).  The preliminary estimate of shipment value from reporting companies totaled $320.9 million in

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Bottles / Bottle MakingBottling / FillingCompaniesNews

Returnable PET for sensitive beverages? Joint research project of Krones and Alpla delivers surprising results

Despite attractive environmental credentials, returnable PET containers remain a niche product. Krones and Alpla are cooperating on a research project aimed at better realizing this packaging type’s potential. The result is a returnable PET container specially designed for chilled juices and dairy products. Objective tests provide information about microbiological safety. In

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NewsPackaging / PalletisingRecycling

Aptar Food + Beverage announces launch of its SimpliCycle valve technology in Kraft Heinz packaging

Aptar Food + Beverage announces its recyclable SimpliCycle valve will be launched within new Kraft Heinz Ketchup packaging. In addition to Heinz Ketchup, other Kraft Heinz brands including Heinz Mustard, Heinz Mashups, and Heinz BBQ Sauce, will convert to the SimpliCycle valve by the end of the year. Testing was coordinated and

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