Matthew Naitove

Matthew Naitove Contributing Editor

Higher Stretch-Blow Productivity for PET and HDPE

NPE2024: Aoki debuts higher output, single-stage ISBM presses and a lightweight packer bottle in HDPE.

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New Dual-Head Accumulator Machines and Electric Clamp Options

NPE2024: ST Blowmoulding highlights new dual-head accumulator machines, energy-saving electric clamps and other innovations.

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Compact Screen Changers for Processing PCR

NPE2024: W. Müller shows off new screen changers in response to increasing interest in blow molding recylates.

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All-Electric Shuttle and Stretch-Blow Machines

NPE2024: Meccanoplastica shows off a double-sided shuttle for containers up to 5 L and a reheat stretch-blow molder for up to 2.5 L PET containers with four cavities — both all-electric.

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New 15-Ton, All-Electric Shuttle

NPE2024: Plastiblow demonstrates double-station, quad-head machine making 500-ml HDPE bottles.

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Large Recip-Screw Machine Boasts Numerous Upgrades

NPE2024: Rocheleau adds side-shift option, new controls and diagnostics to its RS-90 unit.

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Sensor-Based PET Stretch-Blowing Controls and Bottle QC Instruments

NPE2024: Agr International is showing its newest systems for automated stretch-blow molder control and for measuring thickness distribution of bottles or sheets.

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High-Output Drum Machine Boasts Fast Cooling, Color Change

NPE2024: Graham Engineering’s new 40-lb accumulator press has adjustable-height extruder platform.

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Midsize Electric Shuttle Blow Molder Balances Flexibility, Compactness

NPE2024: New Magic EBM model is loaded with features for the U.S. market.

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PiovanGroup Rebrands, with Mostly Minor Name Changes

For the most part, subsidiary company names will remain, with slight modifications meant to enhance the Group’s identity.

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Krones Acquires Netstal

Krones adds PET preform injection molding to its bottle blowing and filling capabilities, as well as cap molding and expansion into medical, food and other markets.

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Adding Remote Service Functions for PET Bottle Blowing

KHS has added features to its internet machine communications portal for PET stretch-blow molding.

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