Machinery 
European packaging supplier Holfeld Plastics has developed a new range of de-nestable punnets, designed for easier, quicker packing of soft fruit products
16 May 2013
The new Synventive G24 series hot runner temperature control system adds several features to the established LEC and TTC controllers with their triangulated control technology for sensing, controlling and actuating. The US company said it has made the G24 series cost competitive by “leveraging the global electronics supply chain with new and fewer components”
14 May 2013
Lindamar Industries, a US manufacturer and supplier of custom plastic bags, is launching a line of compostable bags made from renewable corn starch and biodegradable polymers
2 May 2013
When, in 2007, Weatherchem landed a client that would boost business by 25%, the company had to expand — but carefully and within its existing facility
30 April 2013
Wittmann Battenfeld generated 2012 sales of €275m, about 10% higher than 2011, and officials said an expansion into bigger injection moulding machines and a big backlog at the end of year points to higher sales in 2013
29 April 2013
Packaging specialist Sidel says beverage manufacturers can now use aseptic production to make smaller batches of bottles, thanks its new technology
25 April 2013
Wittmann Kunststoffgeräte has expanded a production area in Vienna to make a sheet metal department, whose products will be used to manufacture parts for the Feedmax conveying units and Silmax drying hoppers
24 April 2013
Steve DeSpain has been named president of Reifenhauser Inc, the North American subsidiary of German extrusion machinery specialist Reifenhäuser
24 April 2013
Single, the German manufacturer of temperature control and cooling systems has boosted the efficiency of many of its products. The Single temperature control and cooling systems with pump speed control have been marked with the “EcoPlus” label
24 April 2013
Tria, the Italian maker of granulators, is expanding its US operations in Charlotte, North Carolina, by adding a new test facility
22 April 2013
Recycling technology group Erema has expanded its headquarters building in Ansfelden, near Linz, Austria.
17 April 2013
3D Systems, the US-based pioneer of 3D printing has announced a reseller agreement with Al-mera, a producer of jewellery supplies based in Istanbul, Turkey. The exclusive partnership will increase 3D Systems’ coverage in Turkey and the growing Turkish jewellery market.
17 April 2013
IPEG, the parent company of Rapid Granulator and Conair Group, has acquired Republic Machine, a manufacturer of single-shaft shredders based in Louisville, the US.
16 April 2013
Chinese injection moulding machine maker Guangdong Yizumi Precision Machinery said it plans to open a service centre and likely an assembly factory in India, as part of what the company described as an ambitious plan to double sales by 2015.
16 April 2013
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag held a grand opening of a sparkling new Technology Center in Strongsville, Ohio, the US, 10 April, and 125 attendees also toured a machine rebuilding operation for the scores of Van Dorn-brand machines running parts in North America
15 April 2013
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