Blow Molding

Faster Neck Changes Add Flexibility to Aseptic PET Blow Molding

KHS machines now can change neck sizes and associated components in one-third the former time.

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Packaging

Magic North America Adds Showroom Machine

New model all-electric shuttle blow molder available for demonstrations.

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Blow Molding

Axium Packaging to Expand to North Carolina

The rigid plastics packaging maker with injection and blow molding capabilities is investing $32 million in a 150,000-ft2 facility in Archdale, its first in the state and 19th in North America.

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Blow Molding

Sidel Acquires Another Label Machinery Firm

Makro Labelling adds low- to medium-speed technologies.

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Postprocessing

Linear Leak Tester with Upgraded Controls and Versatility

Indexing-conveyor system tests a wider range of bottle sizes and offers expanded remote support and data reporting.

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Ultra-Compact PET Machine For 12 L in Two Cavities

New size of all-electric reheat stretch-blow machine for large PET bottles debuted from 1Blow at K 2022. It retains the company’s signature small footprint and energy-sparing features.

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Packaging

New Designs for Electric & Hybrid Packaging and Industrial Blow Molding Machines

Introduced at K 2022, Bekum’s 21 models in the new EBLOW 8 Series and  XBLOW designs include all-electric packaging machines from small to large, plus industrial units with a novel two-stage clamp in servohydraulic or hybrid versions.

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Blow Molding

Trexel Announces New CEO

Levi Kishbaugh, who has been at Trexel since 1999 and most recently served as VP of Engineering at the company, replaces fomer CEO Brian Bechard who passed away suddenly last August.

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Blow Molding

Large Electric Shuttle for Coextrusion with PCR

At K 2022, Plastiblow showed the new all-electric PB50ES-1000 Coex3 machine making three-layer, 20 L jerrycans with PCR in the center layer.

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Automation

How Was K 2022 for Blow Molding?

Over a dozen companies emphasized sustainability with use of foam and recycle, lightweighting and energy savings, along with new capabilities in controls, automation and quick changeovers.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Blending & Dosing