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Ecolab introduces lubricant for bottling plants
Ecolab introduces DryExx GF, a new conveyor lubricant specifically designed for use with glass bottles on steel conveyor belts. The company said DryExx GF saves up to 80% of the water used when compared to traditional wet lubricants whileachievin…
glass | 10 May 2011
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Researchers found novel metals for flexible and strong packaging
Imagine a material that's stronger than steel, but just as versatile as plastic, able to take on a seemingly endless variety of forms. For decades, materials scientists have been trying to come up with just such an ideal substance, one that could…
glass | 10 March 2011
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Henkel achieves breakthrough in synthetic labeling adhesives
With its Optal XP product series, Henkel has developed a new generation of synthetic adhesives for glass bottle labeling that offers an excellent performance spectrum. The brewing industry has relied for many years on tried and trusted waterbased…
glass | 05 January 2011
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O-I acquires two plants in northern China
Owens-Illinois said it had entered into an agreement to acquire the glass container manufacturing business of Hebei Rixin Glass Group in northern China. The deal, expected to close before year-end, means O-I has more than doubled its capacity in …
glass | 15 December 2010
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Serac launches website on edible oil packaging
Serac has launched a website dedicated to edible oil packaging at www.oil-filling-machines.com. It contains 18 videos and more than 30 pictures to illustrate nearly 40 pages of technical information on virgin and refined oils packaging in PET, HD…
glass | 19 October 2010
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O-I to slash carbon footprint
Glass packaging maker Owens-Illinois says it aims to cut energy consumption by 50% and carbon emissions by 65% by 2017. It recently conducted a complete life cycle assessment on the environmental impact of glass containers, which will serve as a cruc…
glass | 01 June 2010
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New ring neck PET container
Amcor Rigid Plastics has launched a 12oz ring neck PET bottle as a glass replacement option for premium food and beverage brands and products such as sauces, dressings, condiments, and ready-to-drink (RTD) teas and juices. The stock hot-fill cont…
glass | 26 March 2010
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Dupont introduces solutions for the glass container industry
The DuPont Vespel family of products is designed to deliver improved glass contact part life, reduce damage to the glass and cut costs in the glass container industry. These benefits are delivered through increased wear resistance, low thermal co…
glass | 14 October 2009
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Barrier tests proves plastic to be almost as effective as glass
Superfos has conducted barrier tests that showed plastic can be as effective as glass. One of the tests is sealing red cabbage in a SuperFlex container with barrier labels, membrane and a membrane lid. The vegetable kept its color and freshnes…
glass | 14 September 2009
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Improving flavor analysis with SymStixx
Symrise has developed SymStixx, a glass probe that allows researchers to conduct more detailed analyses of foods. The tool produces comprehensive flavor profiles quickly and efficiently, enabling flavorists to develop authentic flavors. The tool…
glass | 01 August 2009
