Light weighting of packaging is a core target of the industry in general, which falls in line with cost reductions, but also follows the internal sustainability guideline of many companies today - saving of non-renewable raw materials by using less packaging material and therefore support the reduction of CO2 emission (greenhouse gas effect).
Bericap developed a new light weight 38mm closures for the new dairy product of COCA-COLA China. Not only since the economic crises, food and drink industry is urging for optimised closures fulfilling various packaging requirements and still being cost effective based on low weight in order to save resin and improve the carbon footprint.
The market environment in the mineral water industry changes rapidly. Best price offers of discounters for mineral water filled in one-way PET are the bench mark for the whole industry. In consequence, cost structures must be adapted drastically and fast.
Bericap starts production for a sports closure suitable for aseptic filling with both, wet and dry decontamination and high flow rate at the same time.
The next generation of combiSmart, the screw cap for small carton packs from SIG Combibloc, is now available: the new combiSmart has little ‘wings’ on the sides of the screw cap, making it even easier to open.
Corvaglia have introduced in the market new caps for the PET bottles.
Aiming to position SABIC as one of the major suppliers to the Caps and Closures (C&C) industry, SABIC sponsored and attended the sixth Plastics Caps and Closures Conference held in Brussels from November 5-6.
Tymbark has recently launched an innovative beverage dedicated to young consumers.
Borealis launches BorPure family of “good taste” organoleptic PEs for bottle caps and closures.
Corvaglia launches new push-pull sports cap with 1881 short neck
Innovative closures and container shapes designed as eye catching initiatives for marketing efficacy are posing progressively more frequent challenges for aseptic. The line is invariably required to provide a high degree of flexibility for handling a wide spectrum of different bottle mouths and closures.
As a low-cost, renewable material, cardboard is an attractive packaging option for a wide range of products, but it has never been seen as practical for pressurised containers. Sagentia has developed a prototype cardboard can which is strong, waterproof and gas tight - representing a significant technical achievement.
