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OTX Spyro new hopper

OTX Spyro new hopper
Moretto’s OTX Spyro is the latest innovation in the field of dehumidification.
2011-09-01

Alliance between A&R Carton GmbH and Krones

Alliance between A&R Carton GmbH and Krones
Packers and packages have to be optimally matched to each other in order to achieve the best possible quality and to maximise machine performance.
2011-08-31

Braskem and Basf announce agreement to set up acrylic complex in Brazil

Braskem and Basf announce agreement to set up acrylic complex in Brazil
Braskem will supply propylene and other inputs to the project in Bahia, which will receive investments of over US$750 million.
2011-08-31

Clariant calls on Pallmann mills for masterbatch production

Clariant calls on Pallmann mills for masterbatch production
Clariant Masterbatches is a major producer of masterbatches, with a strong reputation in safety and process excellence. Grinding equipment from leading producer Pallmann provides important assistance in this task.
2011-08-31

Bosch launches flexible mandrel wheel package maker

Bosch launches flexible mandrel wheel package maker
Bosch Packaging Technology launches the new mandrel wheel package maker PME 4061. It is the first machine of its kind to allow for the high format flexibility needed for point-of-sale differentiation through pack style versatility.
2011-08-31

Up to 30 percent more space for primary labeling than current flat surfaces

Up to 30 percent more space for primary labeling than current flat surfaces
Avery Dennison curvy appeal system gives wraparound look for complex curved containers.
2011-08-31

Greiner Packaging enlarges its array of printing technology

Greiner Packaging enlarges its array of printing technology
New printing variants provide for high-quality packaging decoration in an attractive price segment.
2011-08-30

Drymax Primus material dryers from Wittmann

Drymax Primus material dryers from Wittmann
One of the main indicators of the positive turnaround which the plastics industry’s business has taken in the course of the last year is a sharp rise in the demand for new peripheral equipment. But this obviously genuine demand also goes hand in hand with a noticeable tendency to limit the amount of investment.
2011-08-30

Biodegradable additive suited for food contact in Brazil

Biodegradable additive suited for food contact in Brazil
EcoLogic, a supplier of additives that promote biodegradation of thermoplastics, says it the company's Eco-One additives for enhancing biodegradation of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) have been found to be compliant to Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution RDC N.17 of March 17, 2008 for use in food contact applications in Brazil.
2011-08-30

Danone reinforces sustainable initiatives with the adoption of green plastic

Danone reinforces sustainable initiatives with the adoption of green plastic
Activia and Danoninho packaging based on sugarcane, is launched in the second half of August and is just one of a series of initiatives designed to reduce the Company's CO2 emissions by 30%.
2011-08-29