drinktec 2009 presents: Machines for final packaging and palletising
The final packaging of beverages is one of the most important selling points in the trade, as people are keen to buy goods that are attractive and practical.
Machines
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New Plastiblow machines for the production of lightweight dairy bottles
Liquid yogurts in single serve bottles is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the drink packaging industry. Actually, in many of the markets such as Japan, Europe and South America, pourable yogurts are becoming more and more common as they are much easier to consume than thicker yogurts usually eaten with a spoon and thanks to the general perception of good health associated with yogurt consumption.
Moretto X Technology for PET
Moretto, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automation equipment for the processing of plastics, introduces X Technology, highly energy-efficient comprehensive drying, dosing and other relevant systems for the manufacture of bottles and containers for liquids in the beverage, food, cosmetic and other industries and using PET.
Interview with Manfred Geiss, Managing Director of Geiss AG
Plastech publishes an interview with Manfred Geiss, Managing Director of Geiss AG. The Geiss company offers worldwide equipment for thermoforming and processing of plastics from one single source and is one of the leaders in the thermoforming market.
Erema at Drinktec/PETpoint 2009: Food-contact grade PET recycling
At this year's "Drinktec" (featuring an integrated "PETpoint") from 14 to 19 September in Munich, the Austrian recycling specialist Erema will be presenting its expertise in the field of technological, high-quality and cost-efficient plastic recycling.
Engel defies the crisis
The ongoing recession continues to hit the industry heavily. Despite this, Engel again succeeded in expanding its market share considerably in the past financial year. On top of this, due to an extremely positive first sixth months in 2008/09, a turnover of some 591 million Euros was achieved. Targeted measures, geared to facilitate investments by customers, will continue to reinforce Engel's position on the market.
ILLIG hosts Open House: a demonstration of state-of-the-art thermoforming
Innovative system solutions for the packaging industry, aimed at increasing performance and efficiency in the thermoforming of plastics, form the centerpiece of the Open House to be hosted by ILLIG at its headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany, from 21 to 24 September 2009.
ILLIG at Fakuma 2009
ILLIG will present their latest line systems for sheet processing at the upcoming Fakuma, Friedrichshafen, October 13 to 17, 2009. These lines are suitable for manufacturing products for various applications in electrical engineering, electronics, automobile and vehicle construction, general industrial applications through to household, leisure and sports articles.
Mann+Hummel ProTec at the Fakuma 2009
This year’s Mann+Hummel ProTec presentation at the Fakuma trade fair in Friedrichshafen is focused on system solutions increasing effectiveness and efficiency of material handling in plastics processing.
New automation technology and cost reduction techniques can help plastics producers survive
TSM Control Systems is now offering plastics producers new ways to weather the economic storm and improve their profit margins. New TSM technology focuses on, reducing production down time during order changes, reducing labor costs through cleaning automation, reducing raw material usage and avoiding unnecessary excess energy costs of scrap material reprocessing.
Successful results for Moretto at PLAST’09
At Plast’09, an exhibition that took place in Milan at the end of March, Moretto S.p.A. launched latest developments in its products range. The company, global leader in the production of automation for the processing of plastics, has introduced innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies.
Illig launched new thermoforming High Jump Record machine
New Thermoforming “High Jump Record” ILLIG 3rd Generation RDM-K now completed: productivity and product quality increased to a previously unachievable level.
