Many packaging companies are turning to systems that combine the stretch blow molding (SBM) process with the bottling process in a single production flow. Pneumatic technologies can solve PET ...

PET bottles are brewing up a niche in the ready-to-drink tea industry. Several companies are switching from glass to PET for several factors ranging from recyclability to its lightweight properties.

The obvious first step in PET bottle lightweighting over the years has centered on the bottle itself, for example reducing the amount of polymer in the bottle’s sidewall and base. Some results have ...