NOVA Chemicals expands resin portfolio for caps & closures market
NOVA Chemicals introduced a sustainable, high-performance polyethylene resin for the caps and closures market.
Caps & closures
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New polyethylene resin for the caps and closures market
NOVA Chemicals introduced a sustainable, high-performance polyethylene resin for the caps and closures market.
World demand for caps and closures
World demand for caps and closures is expected to reach $40bn by 2014 boosted by continued growth in Asia and greater use of plastic packaging, according to Freedonia.
Corvaglia introduces the 26mm BTL short neck closures
The word on everybody's lips in the PET container business right now is "lightweighting" - prompted by the limited availability of raw materials and the increasing level of environmental awareness.
SABIC serves global caps & closures sector by providing one source for diverse, innovative materials and services
At Plastics Caps & Closures 2010, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is highlighting its innovative polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) materials and application development capabilities that can help customers achieve key goals, including enhanced sustainability, competitive advantage and a reliable source of supply.
Design and convenience in caps and closures
For mass products such as caps and closures the optimization of costs is the top priority. But not far behind is the need for unique selling points, or added value for the customer.
How did they they get that straw through the bottle?
A super-unique way to drink soda without decaping it
Oxo-Biodegradable Caps from Norland
Norland International Inc. has introduced the industry’s first oxo-biodegradable cap for 5-gal (19 l.) water bottles
Light weighting of packaging
Light weighting of packaging is a core target of the industry in general, which falls in line with cost reductions, but also follows the internal sustainability guideline of many companies today - saving of non-renewable raw materials by using less packaging material and therefore support the reduction of CO2 emission (greenhouse gas effect).
Bericap introduces new light weight 38 mm closure
Bericap developed a new light weight 38mm closures for the new dairy product of COCA-COLA China. Not only since the economic crises, food and drink industry is urging for optimised closures fulfilling various packaging requirements and still being cost effective based on low weight in order to save resin and improve the carbon footprint.
Successful market introduction of Bericap’s HexaLite 26 FB in Germany
The market environment in the mineral water industry changes rapidly. Best price offers of discounters for mineral water filled in one-way PET are the bench mark for the whole industry. In consequence, cost structures must be adapted drastically and fast.
Bericap’s Push Pull Sports Cap Next Generation
Bericap starts production for a sports closure suitable for aseptic filling with both, wet and dry decontamination and high flow rate at the same time.
