Blow Molding

Packaging

BLOW MOLDING AT NPE: Energy Savings, Lightweighting & Flexibility

New machines are mostly all-electric, hybrid, or servo-hydraulic.

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economics

Surging Growth

Processors have been expanding at a fast and furious pace since October.

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Resin Conveying

Detect When Equipment Needs Maintenance—Before It’s Too Late

New technology to debut next month at NPE warns when preventive maintenance is needed, before equipment failure disrupts production.

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Postconsumer

The Garage Is Open…Again

Like ‘the good old days,’ you’ll get to check out startup companies with fresh ideas and new technologies at NPE2015

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Solid Growth Continues

Compared with a year ago, the index increased 8.4% in December, which was also the fastest month-over-month growth since August.

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BLOW MOLDING: Single- or Two-Stage PET Bottle Making: Get to Know Your Options

The decision which process to use can be quite complex. Here are pointers that will help you to choose the right one for your application

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Elastomers

Highlights Of SPE Auto Awards In Chassis/Hardware Innovations

Check out these interesting finalists in the chassis/hardware category of the 2014 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards.

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dies

Machinery Innovator Dewey Rainville Dies at 91

Developed numerous technologies in blow molding; involved in start-ups of leading auxiliary equipment firms.

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Packaging

SIPA Acquires Automa PET Bottle Machine Line

SIPA adds rotary single-stage machines to its arsenal.

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First Hot-Fill PET Jar With Metal Lug Closure

Amcor wins the race to give PET pasta-sauce jars that satisfying "pop" on opening.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction