Technology

  • 24 January 2024

    Four days dedicated to the extrusion of multilayer films for packaging

    From 22 to 26 January, Bandera is opening the doors of its headquarters in Busto Arsizio (Varese, Italy) to introduce the Techno Flex PO5 blown extrusion line for the production of 5-layer film, designed to meet the evolving needs of the packaging industry. The Techno FleX PO5 boasts a sophisticated configuration aimed at maximizing efficiency...
  • 10 January 2024

    Filtration and compounding in a single step

    For recycling of post-consumer recyclate (PCR) or any highly contaminated polymer, Coperion has developed the innovative ZSK FilCo filtration compounder that allows filtration and compounding in a single production step. With the new ZSK FilCo system, waste plastic is fed into a ZSK twin screw extruder, where it is melted, homogenized and…
  • 10 January 2024

    Davis-Standard enhances after-sales service and support

    Davis-Standard expands its service and support capabilities focused on delivering better line efficiency and lower operating costs to its customers. The company’s investments in one global service team, critical spare parts inventory, new service products and advanced digital infrastructure are to address...
  • 20 December 2023

    Major order for Amut from A2A

    A leading company operating in the field of integrated recycling process solutions, Amut was recently assigned a major order from A2A, a big multi-utility Italian group and a leader in the field of energy and the environment. Recognising the value of the innovative technological solutions offered by...
  • 20 December 2023

    Encore of Colines in Algeria

    Colines continues its growth in the blown film extrusion market by supplying two state-of-the-art Polyblown lines to the company Sofiplast, a market leader in flexible film production in Algeria. Both plants, currently undergoing testing, are equipped with three 3-layer extruders for a width of 3,200 mm...
  • 13 December 2023

    A combination of versatility and sustainability in thermoforming

    With the new CPG-82 thermoforming machine, Comi Packaging (former Amut Comi) ushers in a real breakthrough in sustainability and versatility thanks to an optimal balance between performance and eco-conscious operations, addressing the market's evolving needs in terms of increased productivity and reduced impact on the environment...
  • 29 November 2023

    Coperion Recycling Innovation Center is up and running

    Coperion has successfully launched operation of its new Recycling Innovation Center. In this high-tech test centre for plastics recycling applications, every recycling process step - from material handling and feeding to extrusion, compounding, pelletizing, material postprocessing and deodorization - can be tested...
  • 22 November 2023

    Customised solutions for the automation of extrusion lines

    Quality, application flexibility and an approach that always puts the customer at the centre: this is the philosophy behind the synergistic collaboration between Gefran and Bausano that is constantly renewed thanks to the excellence that characterises the products of both companies, allowing them to meet the needs of a steady evolving market...
  • 22 November 2023

    The smaller the cells, the stronger the extrudates

    The Microcell technology developed by Promix Solutions makes it possible to reduce by up to 20% material consumption in the extrusion of foams without altering their mechanical properties. A further 20-50% reduction in the weight of the final product is achieved by using atmospheric gases (CO2 and nitrogen) as blowing agents...
  • 18 October 2023

    Innovation for cooling and thermoregulation of moulds

    At the Fakuma 2023 fair, Frigel Group will be exhibiting the latest process cooling solutions, designed especially for applications, among others, in the automotive, packaging, medical, chemical, pharmaceutical, household industries. Frigel’s lineup includes Microgel Syncro, the new machine-side unit that...
  • 11 October 2023

    Bausano introduces new analysis tools and doubles test space

    Bausano is strengthening its R&D department and reinventing the concept of innovation with the introduction of new analysis tools and doubling the space dedicated to testing. To this scope, the company provides a wide range of services through which customers can experience the company's quality in the design of their systems...
  • 11 October 2023

    An October of exhibitions for CMG SL granulators

    CMG Granulators is currently exhibiting the SL Series without screen at MSV International Engineering (Brno, 10-13 October), ALLpacK Indonesia (Jakarta, 11-14 October) and Fakuma (Friedrichshafen, 17-21 October). The SL granulators are designed to produce regrind with a homogeneous shape and...
  • 04 October 2023

    Versatile shredder for post-consumer film materials

    Designed to wash and grind post-consumer film in commercial, post-logistics and agricultural applications, presorted by color and polymer, with more than 80 % stretch film, Sorema lines can reach an output of more than 10,000 tons/year. Merit for these results can be also attributed to the PR 2800 shredder by Previero, a solution that...
  • 04 October 2023

    New rPET bottle for carbonated soft drinks

    To help carbonated soft drink (CSD) packaging producers embrace material circularity, Sidel has launched StarLITE R - a 100% rPET bottle. Sidel’s signature StarLITE family is evolving to address the challenges associated with working with recycled content. StarLITE R allows CSD producers to...
  • 27 September 2023

    Hot runner systems under the banner of sustainability

    At Fakuma 2023, which will take place from 17 to 21 October in Friedrichshafen (Germany), Oerlikon HRSflow will be focusing on hot runner systems that enable greater sustainability and efficiency in thermoplastic injection moulding. In addition to future-oriented automotive applications, the focus will be on...
  • 27 September 2023

    Hourly rates for machines and equipment

    Machine utilization is often difficult to predict and plastics processors need as much flexibility as possible with their equipment. Traditional financing models are not designed to adapt to the actual use of the machine due to fixed rates. Thanks to the new flexPay financing model from KraussMaffei, it is now possible...