Caps & closures
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With Sacmi crown caps become 3D too

Thanks to the CCD 300, embossing at 3000 caps per minute

2011-08-10

combiCap: new screw cap is a real lightweight

SIG Combibloc expands its product range with a new screw cap that really scores in one weighty respect.

2011-07-18

Closure manufacture - production is more economical thanks to ongoing improvements

There is constant pressure to lower the production costs of mass-produced goods such as beverage closures. The beverage closure PCO 1881 is shown as an example of how, besides weight reduction, measures concerning the injection moulding machine can lead to more economically efficient manufacturing.

2011-05-09

New packaging launched by RPC

The success of the resealable Heinz Beanz Fridge Pack, manufactured by RPC, is due in part to the bespoke cap developed by RPC Containers Halstead that features a 20% weight reduction.

2011-04-19

Sanner at interpack 2011

Friedrich Sanner GmbH & Co. KG is introducing four new products at interpack 2011 in Dusseldorf from May 12 to 18 with.

2011-04-06

Global demand rising for plastic closures

In spite of the economic slowdown, global beverage closure demand has continued to grow, according to a report from UK beverage research company Canadean.

2011-03-02

Rexam sales closures business

UK-based Rexam has announced it has put its closures business up for sales, confirming industry rumours that the packaging giant was looking to divest the struggling division.

2011-02-28

Masafi points the way

Masafi, one of the biggest beverage fillers in the Arab countries, has recently chosen to adopt an innovative cap solution from Switzerland - a pioneering advance, and not restricted to the Middle East. Developed by Corvaglia and making its successful debut in Mexico, the one-piece hot fill cap offers a series of advantages for use on PET bottles.

2011-02-21