Blow Molding

Blow Molding

Trexel President and CEO Brian Bechard Passes Away

CEO of Trexel since 2015, Bechard, 48, suffered a heart attack while competing in a rowing race.

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k show

Modified Machines to Mold Unusual PET & PP Bottles at K 2022

K 2022 visitors looking for new ideas in stretch-blown containers will be treated to two novel collapsible concepts a the Nissei ASB booth.

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sustainability

New PET Stretch-Blow System Saves Energy & Downtime, Aids rPET Use

New-generation Contiform PET stretch-blow molding machine from Krones is designed for sustainability throughout.

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sustainability

MDOs Help Stretch PE Film Applications

As part of a series of interviews leading-up to K 2022, VDMA interviewed Joachim Oberbauer, sales manager at Hosokawa Alpine, about the role his company’s film extrusion technology plays in the drive toward a more circular economy.  

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Blow Molding

Beefed-Up Injection-Blow Machine at K 2022

Jomar’s new 85-S Gen II IBM press has increased clamp tonnage and trigger-bar length, along with precise, efficient digital hydraulics.

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Blow Molding

Jomar Enters Extrusion Blow Molding Market

Jomar complements its injection-blow line with exclusive distribution of Automa by Magic extrusion blow machines.

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industry 4.0

New Packaging and Industrial Machines Boast Speed, Energy Efficiency, Web Connectivity

Bekum launches two new series of machines with new clamps, extruders, and controls at K 2022 show.

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50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting

Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.

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Packaging

At K 2022: Improved Automatic Process Control for PET Bottle Blowing

New Process Pilot+ from Agr International offers faster response and flexible goals for keeping PET bottles on spec.

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Automotive

Trexel Broadens Support for Foam Blow Molding

Agreement with MuCell Extrusion allows Trexel to pursue foam blow molding in packaging as well as automotive.

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