The whole fruit inside the drink using the twin-flow process
A new trend is seeing whole fruit cells and fruit chunks admixed to premium juice or upmarket milk-based mixed beverages.
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From the small EOS to the giant Bi-Power
The full Negri Bossi range will be on show at Plast 2012 in Milan. Here, the focus will be on extensive personalisation of solutions as a function of application and on the SE (smart energy) brand, set to become a key feature of this Sacmi Group company, one of Europe’s leading designers and builders of thermoplastic injection moulding presses
Krones’ single-flow pasteuriser concept for the low output range
For low-output filling of beverage cartons with products containing fruit, Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, has developed a single-flow concept as a stand-alone solution in the process technology environment.
Milacron to showcase Its M-PAK single screw extruder system at NPE
Milacron Plastics Technologies will demonstrate its M-PAK single screw extruder system at NPE 2012
Review: Arburg Technology Days 2012
The international plastics world met for the Arburg Technology Days in Lossburg from 14 - 17 March 2012.
Nine years of full-speed plastics recycling
For the past nine years, INDUPLASTIC DE MEXICO has had NGR machines in constant daily use. Therefore, the time has come for a résumé.
Netstal convinces with its PET competence at the Chinaplas 2012
A well-proven PET application demonstrates the output capacity and economic efficiency of the PET-LINE – „Open House“ at the production plant of the KraussMaffei Group in Haiyan.
New LabStar line from KraussMaffei Berstorff for rubber profile production
KraussMaffei Berstorff will launch a new rubber profile production line for laboratory applications.
Fast roll change brings flexibility to sheet production
Most recently, a polyolefin sheet manufacturer decided for the third time to purchase a PE/PP sheet extrusion line from battenfeld-cincinnati, Bad Oeynhausen/Vienna.
Plastics professionals visit Npe in Orlando
Negri Bossi and Sacmi fly to Florida to present their latest range of products, from the revolutionary EOS to the innovative CHS vision system used to eliminate closure defects.
Vacurema – the PET recycling technology of the future
A unique process has become the world's most successful PET recycling technology within only a short space of time: the patented Vacurema technology from Austria's plant engineering specialists Erema.
A thousand Engel viper robots now in use
Engel is celebrating the delivery of its 1,000th viper robot. In future, the robot will be used to handle inserts and prefabricated parts in hybrid applications at Seletec Plastics Products in the Austrian town of Uttendorf.
Milacron expands production of Magna servo machines to U.S. from India
Milacron Plastics Technologies, a U.S.-based, worldwide supplier of plastics-processing technologies, recently expanded the production of its Magna Servo injection molding machines from India to include the United States.
Machine and process know-how along the entire process chain for composites
During the JEC Composite Show Europe in Paris, KraussMaffei will present its know-how regarding machine and process technology for the production of composites along the entire process chain - from component development, pre-production and component testing through to series production and post-mold processing.
Resource-conserving and cost-effective extrusion solutions from KraussMaffei
Italian processors are also increasingly focusing on cost-effectiveness and resource conservation in their investment decisions.
New all-round extruder for pipes and profiles
The new uniEX single-screw extruders from battenfeld-cincinnati, are multi-purpose talents suitable for manufacturing both pipes and profiles.
Husky debuts new technology in India
Husky Injection Molding Systems shows at Plastindia 2012 (Feb. 1 – 6, New Delhi, India) its latest beverage packaging and hot runner technologies. In addition, the company is announcing plans to expand its presence in the region with a new facility in Chennai.
KraussMaffei Berstorff increases its market presence in France
After a year of successful cooperation with the agency O.C. Team, KraussMaffei Berstorff draws a positive balance and records a notable increase in incoming orders.
Krones’ twin-flow concept for juices and milk-based mixed drinks
Quality is the paramount criterion, particularly when it comes to higher-priced premium juice or sophisticated milk-based mixed drinks.
Bolta: Optimizing coloring processes
Costs of changing colors, on-going reduction in batch sizes, optimized cleaning and the use of color pigment carriers are all factors to be considered when coloring profile extrusions. Here cost cutting potential exists. Bolta is one of the first companies in the plastics industry to deploy Novopearls, a wax-based micro-granulate.
New filling solutions launched by Bosch
Bosch Packaging Technology will implement global launches for two new filling solutions for liquid including the new SurePOUCH flexible pack style and the new thermoforming clean-fill machine, TFC.
Greiner Packaging optimizes the production of plastic bottles
Division Kavo of Greiner Packaging is expanding its opportunities for the production of plastic bottles.
Wilmington Machinery at NPE 2012
Wilmington Machinery, well known for rotary blow molding and large part injection molding systems, will be profiling its latest technology at NPE 2012.
Wittmann Battenfeld increases its production capacity
Wittmann Battenfeld increases its production capacity at the Kottingbrunn facility.
New PVC die scores in five categories
The first die from a new PVC extrusion die series made by battenfeld-cincinnati, Bad Oeynhausen/Vienna, specially impressed its long-standing customer InstalPlast, Lask, Poland with an improvement in pipe quality.
Exports boost Italy's plastic sector in 2011
These projections highlight excellent performance in exports and general stability of the domestic market.
KraussMaffei Group expands production plants in Slovakia and China
The KraussMaffei Group has decided to expand its production plants in Martin (Slovakia) and in Haiyan (China).
Economic miracle: Allrounder reliably in operation since 1966
As the highlight of the "50 years of Allrounder" anniversary, Arburg held its “Economic Miracle” anniversary competition.
Built on Robustness and Innovation
With its latest SBO Compact2, Sidel consolidated a reliable and robust linear blow-molding machine that improves bottle quality.
Bosch Packaging Technology presents its new fully integrated solution
Bosch Packaging Technology presents its new fully integrated pharmaceutical melt extrusion and calendering line featuring a continuous production process for pharmaceutical substances.
VDMA raises its 2011 plastics and rubber machinery growth forecast further
VDMA raises its 2011 plastics and rubber machinery growth forecast further
KraussMaffei presents efficient machine technology for high demands
KraussMaffei develops the efficiency of modern injection molding machines in processing complex materials.
EUROMAP study: productivity and energy efficiency go hand in hand
Dr Otto Urbanek, author of the EUROMAP Study “Energy Efficiency: European Plastics and Rubber Machines Well Placed”, sees close links between energy efficiency and productivity. Investing for greater productivity generally also means investing in energy efficiency.
Sacmi slashes press line waste to zero
Automatic hydraulic pump shutdown system soon to be installed on all Sacmi presses.
Sidel introduces first Crown Feeder without compressed air
Sidel Group presented its first crown feeder working without compressed air. As a result, the new Crown Feeder Aidlin 24 CR saves 70 percent of energy compared to previous feeders. It is targeted specifically for the beer market.