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Avient launches barrier additive for HDPE bottles

Avient launches barrier additive for HDPE bottles

Avient has launched Cesa Solvent Barrier Technology, a fluorine-free additive for monolayer HDPE bottles produced by extrusion blow molding. The solution is intended to reduce solvent permeation without requiring retooling of existing lines.

BMT analyses PET bottle deformation under altitude changes

BMT analyses PET bottle deformation under altitude changes

BMT has presented a methodology combining stretch blow moulding simulation and physical testing to predict deformation of lightweight PET bottles under altitude-related pressure changes. The study also shows the effect of fill volume on packaging resistance to paneling.

Sidel to showcase smart manufacturing at ProPak Asia 2026

Sidel to showcase smart manufacturing at ProPak Asia 2026

At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present technologies for production lines, digital solutions and systems for multi-format packaging. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure blowing kit.

Sidel to showcase smart manufacturing at ProPak Asia 2026

Sidel to showcase smart manufacturing at ProPak Asia 2026

At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present production line technologies, digital solutions and packaging production systems. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure PET blowing kit.

Sidel presents a lighter PET bottle for edible oils

Sidel presents a lighter PET bottle for edible oils

Sidel is announcing the premiere of a 1-litre PET bottle for edible oils produced using stretch blow moulding with laser heating. The Power Ring design is intended to cut weight by 20% while maintaining comparable in-use performance and load resistance.

Bekum at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics

Bekum at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics

Bekum Group announces the presentation of extrusion blow molding solutions at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics & Petrochem. The company emphasizes applications for regulated markets, PET handle bottles and industrial packaging with elevated requirements.

Bekum expands the fully electric SmartLine machine series

Bekum expands the fully electric SmartLine machine series

Bekum is introducing the fully electric SmartLine series for extrusion blow moulding. The manufacturer states, among other things, a 30% reduction in machine investment and up to 20% lower energy consumption thanks to optimized drives and HiPEx extruders.

Ducona expands sauce production with Sidel blow-moulding

Ducona expands sauce production with Sidel blow-moulding

Ducona Holland BV has installed a Sidel SBO 8 EvoBlow blow-moulding machine with preferential heating technology for the production of flat PET containers for sauces, increasing efficiency and reducing material consumption.