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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Sidel Acquires Another Label Machinery Firm
Makro Labelling adds low- to medium-speed technologies.
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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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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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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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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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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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As Currier Grows in Medical Consumables, Blow Molding Is Its ‘Foot in the Door’
Currier Plastics has added substantial capacity recently in both injection and blow molding for medical/pharmaceutical products, including several machines to occupy a new, large clean room.
Read MoreNanopowder Screw Coating for High-Wear Applications
Coating option for tops of feedscrew flights also showcased.
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