As part of its journey to more sustainable packaging, the Ferrero Group is launching a new eco-designed box for its iconic Ferrero Rocher range. Ferrero Rocher will begin to introduce the new eco-designed boxes in a phased roll out around the world starting from September 2021 and will start with its best-selling compact boxes, the …
Milacron expands all-electric machine portfolio: launches new Fanuc Roboshot Alpha-Sib series
Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, announced a new addition to their all-electric offering – the FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiB series, which is based on the best-selling FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiA series and is a continuation of Milacron’s partnership with FANUC in the Americas for over 35 years. Mac Jones, President, Milacron Injection & Extrusion, explains how …
Engel joins pre-owned market
The foundation of Engel Used Machinery sees injection moulding machine manufacturer and systems solutions provider Engel extend its portfolio to include pre-owned machines. With Engel as their full-service provider, customers benefit from comprehensive advice from a single source. Besides injection moulding machines, the new company also buys back used robots from the Engel …
Constantia Flexibles’ launches recyclable polymeric mono-material for pharmaceuticals
Constantia Flexibles launches its first recyclable polymeric mono-material, Perpetua, for a wide range of uses in pharma packaging applications. Perpetua offers excellent product protection from oxygen, water vapor and light. It is now available worldwide. High protection levels against moisture, oxygen and heat are important for protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), to provide the …
Husky introduces upgraded injection system for speed and molding
Husky Injection Molding Systems, Ltd announces the release of the UltraShotTM Injection System, an innovative, next generation melt delivery and control system that eliminates the deficiencies of traditional injection molding processes by making it possible to mold the perfect part at scale, without compromising in quality. “With the UltraShotTM Injection System, we are re-engineering …
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Knorr® bouillon powder containers to use SABIC’s certified circular PP copolymer
SABIC has been collaborating with Unilever and Greiner Packaging in the development of an innovative new Knorr® bouillon container using SABIC® PP FLOWPACT FPC45 certified circular impact polypropylene (PP) from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. The selected certified circular polymer grade ‒ SABIC PP FLOWPACT FPC45 impact copolymer ‒ from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio is a phthalate-free …
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Borouge and Borealis produce materials for facemasks
Combined polypropylene grades from Borouge and Borealis are enabling customers to produce fabric used for facemasks and other PPE items, as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit the UAE and beyond. With the Covid-19 situation evolving globally, Borouge, a leading UAE-based petrochemical company that provides innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has produced a quantity of …
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Bandera puts decades of experience to use in circular aims
Bandera is one of the most important international players in the design and manufacturing of complete lines for the extrusion of both blown films and rigid films/sheet based on flat die technology. It is now moving forward in the recycling sector, with many innovative ideas. Bandera’s mission is “Extruding Future Plastics Now”, as it …
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Husky releases Ultra Helix 250 T2 nozzle for small parts
Husky Injection Molding Systems, a leading industrial technology provider to the plastics processing community, has released the newest addition to the Ultra HelixValve Gate nozzle lineup, the 250 T2. The advanced design of Ultra Helix nozzles minimizes wear, providing industry-leading gate quality and longevity. The 250 T2 was specifically developed to extend the benefits of …
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Sabic, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has teamed with beauty brand Estée Lauder
Sabic, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has teamed with beauty brand Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), skincare brand Origins Natural Resources Inc and beauty packaging manufacturer Albéa for the debut of an advanced beauty tube pack for Origins. Origins will be the first prestige beauty brand to use certified circular polyolefins from Sabic’s …