New Kortec's Multilayer Color Gradation Technology’ (MCGT)
Kortec Inc. will introduce an all-new high barrier, multilayer molding technology that allows for molded-in color gradation to clear PET bottles.
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PowerFlex PET bottle
Cliffstar Corp., one of the largest private-label beverage suppliers in the U.S. , is offering for the first time its own brand of premium beverages. The Chadwick Bay line, produced by Harborside Inc., a Cliffstar subsidiary, includes single-serve enhanced juice, enhanced water, organic juice, and smoothies bottled in an attractive and lightweight PowerFlex polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle from Amcor PET Packaging.
Tymbark opts for the Original 30-25
Tymbark has recently launched an innovative beverage dedicated to young consumers.
Amcor PET Packaging succeeds with 2.5 ounce PET hot fill bottle
Amcor PET Packaging has created an industry first with the introduction of a new and unique 2.5 ounce hot fill PET container. Natural energy drink industry leader Steaz successfully launched the Steaz Energy Shot earlier this year and the response nationwide has been nothing short of sensational.
Krones PET lite 6.6: ready for the supermarkets
Krones PET lite 6.6 has proved its suitability for actual practice - lightweight bottle is far more than just a concept. PET lite 6.6 has left the concept phase behind it and demonstrated its suitability for actual practice.
Tetra Pak launches easy-to-use Tetra Brik Edge
With a larger screw cap and low opening force, Tetra Brik Edge is easy to use whether you are young or old
1-L PET bottle made of oxygen-scavenging material.
Already a leader in bringing good wines to PET containers, Boisset Family Estates has struck again with Fog Mountain Merlot in a 1-L PET bottle made of oxygen-scavenging material.
Successful IML launch in Colombia
Since the middle of last summer Campi margarine tubs have been available in the refrigerated displays in Colombian supermarkets. The Campi packaging upgrade was carefully prepared and it is now very different from the previous deep-drawn rectangular container with its direct offset printing.
New PET bottles launched by Dutch producer
European PET producer and supplier SmartPET, Holland, have introduced new types of PET bottles.
Northumbria Blow Mouldings gets a handle on the future
A British blow moulder has become the first in Europe to produce 4 and 5 litre handled containers in extrusion blown PET which it says offer aesthetic improvements and cost reductions over HDPE and go where stretch blow cannot.
New aluminium can made by Rexam
Rexam has been chosen by Guy Anderson Wines to help bring their new wine brand "CanCan’ to the market, using their 250ml aluminium cans.
Cutting-edge green packaging solution for Carrefour
For fresh domestic fish transport, Carrefour had been looking for a more environmental friendly way of packaging fresh fish. The established expanded polystyrene (EPS) tray packaging was under heavy dispute for environmental reasons and Carrefour wanted to ban this kind of packaging for the fish tray end-use by forehand.