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Greiner Packaging International has created an elegant and functional 160g pot to package a Caribbean-like snack pleasure on the go. The new cup for Casali Coconuts is a prime example of convenient packaging that fulfils today‘s consumer demands. The packaging concept has been customised for enjoyment on the go. In comparison with the existing plasti

Addex, a global supplier of blown film equipment and components, has announced an enhanced automatic external gauge control (EGC) system for blown film extrusion lines. The new Tandem external gauge control (TEGC) system combines the gauge control efficiency of Addex’s EGC air ring with a bubble stabilizing lower air ring which achieves 15% to 30% grea

Wittmann Battenfeld’s MacroPower E Hybrid combines the advantages of a large servo-hydraulic machine with those of an all-electric injection unit and stands out by its powerful precise injection performance. The MacroPower E Hybrid consists of a modern, servo-hydraulic two-platen clamping unit which has been combined with an all-electric, high-performa

Sanner, based in Bensheim, Germany, produces more than two billion plastic parts for packaging pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products. Their success is based on advanced technological expertise in plastic injection moulding. An injection moulding process enables the production of very fine grid structures and high-precision plastic parts, to

New Berlin Plastics, a custom injection moulding company, was recently approached by HellermannTyton, a manufacturer of high-quality cable management products, for help producing an innovative cable tie tool it was developing.  The material needed to be strong enough for the small teeth on the tool's plastic tension knob and be able to be imprinted wit

M&H worked with Tesco and their nominated private label manufacturers to develop packaging for Tesco’s new Pro Formula brand which was scientifically developed for Tesco. This range was created to convey tangible consumer benefits in a clear and simple way under an overall scientific positioning, and brings together a collection of male and female

In March 2012, the North American branch of manroland web systems incorporated and began business in the United States and Canada. Specific and challenging goals were put forward for the company’s first year. These goals included (but were not limited to) strengthening the parts and service support to existing customers, relocating the substantial Nor

BASF has added variants to its range of the compostable and partially bio-based plastic ecovio. The ecovio T2308 is now available for the processing method of thermoforming. For injection moulding the company offers the new ecovio IS1335 grade. So far, the ecovio grades that have made their mark on the market are those for the extrusion sector, in ot

Lanxess posted lower earnings in the first quarter of 2013 as expected due to a weak market environment, particularly in the tyre and automotive industries. Q1 sales were down by 12% year-on-year to €2.1 billion (US$2.76 billion), mainly due to lower volumes and fallen selling prices. The company says its agrochemicals business and the company’s stron

In 1998, Bericap introduced one-piece polyethylene closures with DoubleSeal technology to the beverage market. Since then, the company has been designing, manufacturing and supplying one-piece beverage closures worldwide. The success of the one-piece beverage closure over the last 15 years has been based on its DoubleSeal technology, with an inner and