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BEKUM: economical alternatives in the materials used for extrusion blow moulding

20 Mar 2017
Bhaskar Ch
  •  BEKUM focuses on strategies to increase added value and quality at the Interpack 2017
  • EPET processing: the newly developed, fully transparent EPET IV material is recommended for attractive handle containers
  • Reducing the cost of materials by using calcium carbonate (chalk) and PCR
  • Significantly more performance due to high-tech spiral distributor blow heads

 

Sacmi at Metpack 2017 as the all-round partner to the metal graphics industry

17 Mar 2017
Bhaskar Ch

At Essen (Germany) the company will present the latest technological developments for crown caps and aluminium caps plus integrated solutions for the manufacture of Maxi-P and twist off caps with PVC-free liners. Also on show will be the extensive range of Quality Control vision systems for the entire production process, from painted, lithographed sheet to final product.

 

Sidel Designs Pet Bottles for yili's new range of Yoghurt Drinks for China

17 Mar 2017
Bhaskar Ch

Months of close collaboration between the Sidel packaging team and Yili’s Liquid Milk Division has seen the creation of a PET bottle for the company’s new Changyi brand. The new range of yoghurt drinks has been rolled out throughout China.

 

Largest dairy producer in China

Innovative Syringe Label: Pharma-Multi-Act Combines Cleverly Designed Marking with Practical First-Opening Protection

17 Mar 2017
Chhavi Aggarwal

Oberschleissheim, March 15, 2017 – Schreiner MediPharm has developed a novel marking solution for syringes: Pharma-Multi-Act. The label, together with the cap, is easy to open with one flick of the wrist, which makes it particularly user-friendly.  Pharma-Multi-Act also offers reliable and irreversible first-opening indication and may include various additional security and indicator functionalities.

36 packaging value chain industry associations launch joint recommendations ahead of inter-institutional negotiations on the EU Circular Economy Package

16 Mar 2017
Bhaskar Ch

Brussels, 15 March 2017 – Following the European Parliament’s plenary vote on legislative proposals amending the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), EUROPEN and 35 other associations1 representing a wide range of sectors including retailers, consumer goods brands, packaging producers, material producers and extended producer responsibility (EPR) organisations, have announced joint recommendations in view of the forthcoming inter-institutional negotiations on the Circular Economy Package.

 

CHINAPLAS 2017 facilitates automotive industry towards lightweighting and smart manufacturing

15 Mar 2017
Bhaskar Ch

As energy and environmental protection become increasingly important global issues, a lot of efforts have been put into lightweighting vehicles, as the reduced weight of a vehicle attributes a lot to the efficient use of energy. According to statistics, a 100kg reduction in car weight can translate into a 10% increase in driving mileage and a 15% to 20% decrease in power costs. It also helps reduce carbon emission. These factors drive the automotive industry on a quest for innovative materials and material systems that help make vehicles lighter.

 

Sacmi excellence for food and beverage packaging to be showcased in Dusseldorf

15 Mar 2017
Bhaskar Ch

The 200 m 2 Sacmi stand at Interpack 2017 will be showcasing the very best technology available to the industry, from modular labellers to new Sacmi Packaging robots. Pride of place on the stand will go to the new CCM application for the manufacture of coffee pods and confectionery packaging (the stand will be shared with C&M Holding)