Italtech: two fast planes for Plast
Italtech will launch this year two fast plane press line of small size for thin wall packaging and press applications.
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Mixing Heads for white goods and insulation applications
KraussMaffei launches optimized PUR mixing heads for refrigerator insulation: far longer service life and more efficiency.
Bottle shipping packaging system from Kolb
The latest innovation developed by Hans Kolb Wellpappe goes by the name of "Bo-Box" and is a new type of packaging for shipping bottles and bottled goods.
Smurfit-Stone demonstrates new packaging machines
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (SSCC) unveiled three new innovative models of its exclusive Meta packaging equipment line last month at Pack Expo International at Chicago's McCormick Place.
DuPont Delrin 300CP: new engineering thermoplastic
The launch of DuPont Delrin 300CP marks the development of a new polyacetal (polyoxymethylene, POM) offering a distinct combination of properties. The engineering thermoplastic combines high impact resistance, even at low temperatures, with high stiffness, strength and elongation at yield - yet it is particularly efficient during processing, thanks to its relatively low melt viscosity.
DW Plastics underlines crate expertise in new market sector
DW Plastics has expanded its customer base with a new contract to supply a bespoke plastic crate to AMP in Belgium, the country's largest newsprint distributor.
Custom moulded lid provides ideal follow-on for Heinz
RPC Containers Market Rasen has provided a custom moulded lid - incorporating a levelling bar and a detachable scoop - for Heinz`s newly launched Nurture Follow-On milks for growing babies. The project confirms the site`s capabilities in manufacturing technically demanding and intricate designs.
New high performance grade of Stanyl of DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced new high performance grade of Stanyl for under the bonnet applications.
Koattro: new polymer from LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell Industries has launched a new range of butene-1 based polymers, marketed under the trade name Koattro. The new resin can be considered by customers for the manufacture of elastic applications such as film, fiber, tapes, closure lines and aesthetic injection molding.
Sidel supplies four complete lines to Modelo
With more than 30 end-of-line robots, more than 20 laser-guided vehicles (LGVs), automated warehouses, and record-setting output rates, the new site currently being built by beer giant Modelo is one of a kind. The four bottling lines are all supplied by Sidel.
A. Schulman launched two new thermoplastic elastomer products
A. Schulman announced the European launch of two new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products for automotive applications - Invision VX EP ultra high-flow TPE, and Invision SLX slush TPE.
Astro-Foam Renew: new product from Pregis
Pregis is launching Astro-Foam Renew, a new polyethylene foam sheet with up to 35% pre-consumer recycled content.
