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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Injection moulded containers are dry printed</title>
      <description>A series of 3 litre and 6 litre injection moulded polypropylene containers use a dry offset print process that has increased the speed of production by approximately 30%.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo183.html</link>
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      <title>'Yes Please' to packaging style from Thor pots</title>
      <description>Thor pots from RPC Containers are contributing to the premium image of a pioneering new range of fresh chilled convenience foods recently launched in Germany by 'Yes Please Foods'</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo182.html</link>
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      <title>Moulded bottle resists in-pack sterilisation</title>
      <description>A custom-moulded bottle is a packaging format that can withstand different processes to suit a wide range of products some of which need in-pack sterilisation.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo181.html</link>
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      <title>Double-pack food container splits easily</title>
      <description>Using its thermoforming and pre-printing expertise, a container manufacturer has produced a double-pack food products container that is easy to split into two.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
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      <title>One stop shop offers rigid plastics packaging</title>
      <description>RPC Bramlage Antwerpen's specialist expertise in in-mould labelled (IML) containers has enabled RPC Bebo Polska to deliver a complete 'one stop' packaging solution to its customer Raisio.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo179.html</link>
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      <title>Blow-moulded bottles extend shelf life</title>
      <description>A bottle is blow moulded in PP/EVOH/PP to provide long-term barrier protection for extended shelf life, with contact clear PP to help enhance product appearance on shelf.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo178.html</link>
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      <title>PET bottles have 30% recycled materials</title>
      <description>Standard PET juice bottles now have 30% recycled materials content and the supplier aims to increase the recycled content to 50%.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo177.html</link>
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      <title>Clear coding needed on bottles, cartons</title>
      <description>Three high powered lasers print permanent, highly legible codes directly onto glass bottles while four high resolution inkjet printers mark secondary carton packaging.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Imaje UK</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/imb/imb144.html</link>
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      <title>Headstand bottles demand increases</title>
      <description>As the retail establishments ask for more of the 'headstand' design of container, a supplier is acting fast to extend two ranges of standard multi-layer bottle ranges.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo175.html</link>
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      <title>Lightest-ever PET carbonated soft drinks bottle</title>
      <description>Following trials, partly-funded by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), Coca-Cola Enterprises has developed a lighter 24g PET bottle to reduce waste.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>WRAP</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wrt/wrt125.html</link>
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      <title>Plastic bottles for light-sensitive dairy products</title>
      <description>Amcor PET Packaging Europe has developed a PET-based material with a high opacity at low thicknesses to manufacture plastic bottles for long-life milk and other light-sensitive dairy products.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>   	Amcor PET Packaging</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ahs/ahs100.html</link>
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      <title>Chemicals and plastics firms collaborate</title>
      <description>Eastman Chemical Company and Colt's Plastics have joined forces to provide packaging panache for a new hair wax prototype containing Eastman AQ Polymers.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eastman Kodak</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eak/eak113.html</link>
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      <title>Secomak bottle dryers up to the challenge</title>
      <description>Magners Irish Cider has installed three Secomak Powerstrip bottle drying systems on the bottling lines of its Clonmel factory in Co Tipperary, Ireland.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Secomak</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sek/sek134.html</link>
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      <title>Blue Marlin gives strength to IRN-BRU</title>
      <description>Scotland's 'other' national drink, IRN-BRU, is aiming to build its market-leading success with a substantial packaging overhaul reflecting a more contemporary brand strategy</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Blue Marlin Brand Design</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/blr/blr102.html</link>
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      <title>UV disinfection for bottles</title>
      <description>Medium pressure ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection systems from Aquionics' British sister company are helping a number of bottled water producers</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Aquionics Inc</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/aqo/aqo100.html</link>
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      <title>Eastman Expands Specialty Copolyester Capabilities</title>
      <description>Eastman Chemical Company announced it is extending its specialty copolyester production to its manufacturing site in Columbia, S.C.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eastman Kodak</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eak/eak112.html</link>
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      <title>Going nuts over new design</title>
      <description>Using the expertise of its Kerkrade, Bramlage and Kutenholz operations, RPC has developed a bespoke packaging solution for a new travel pack for The Nut Company's ultje Crispers</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Group</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpc/rpc136.html</link>
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      <title>Double bubble jar for Maltesers new drink</title>
      <description>RPC Containers Raunds has designed and manufactured a distinctively shaped new jar for the re-launch of Maltesers Hot Chocolate</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo168.html</link>
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      <title>RPC Beaute adds gloss</title>
      <description>RPC beaute Thornaby's renowned range of cosmetics packaging has been enhanced with the launch of a new "bespoke as standard" lip gloss pack.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Group</category>
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      <title>New cup design increases Freshseal appeal</title>
      <description>An ingenious redesign of the cup for Kraft's Kenco FreshSeal range, manufactured by RPC Containers Hereford, provides improved practicality</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Containers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo167.html</link>
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      <title>Top-load tester pushing 10</title>
      <description>A PET bottle top-load testing system has been in use on the production floor at Leeds-based company Esterform Packaging for nearly a decade</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Mecmesin</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/meb/meb138.html</link>
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      <title>PET jars provide a sweet deal</title>
      <description>The re-emergence of individually sold confectionery has seen a growth in popularity of PET jars from RPC Containers Blackburn</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Group</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpc/rpc130.html</link>
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      <title>Eastman Introduces Vorcalor PET</title>
      <description>Next Generation Resins Significant energy savings, superb clarity and improved functionality to benefit EU-based converters and brand owners </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eastman Kodak</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eak/eak105.html</link>
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      <title>Eastman launches Aqualor PET</title>
      <description>Eastman Chemical Company, the world's largest manufacturer of PET resins for packaging, introduces Aqualor PET, the first and only reheat-enabled PET for still-water bottles.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eastman Kodak</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eak/eak106.html</link>
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      <title>Wipes are fit for purpose</title>
      <description>The huge growth in the wet wipes market has led RPC Containers Oakham to introduce a new wipes dispenser fitment for its top-selling S Range of plastic pails.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Group</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpc/rpc128.html</link>
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      <title>PET metallic colours arrive</title>
      <description>Ampacet has introduced LiquidMetal Colors, a new effect line that allows packaging made with blow molded and extruded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to acquire the look of highly reflective metal.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Ampacet Europe</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ayr/ayr100.html</link>
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      <title>R and D's factory opening set for May</title>
      <description>PET tooling specialist, R and D Tool and Engineering have announced details of the official Opening of their new UK facility in Nottinghamshire, England.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>R&amp;D Tool and Engineering</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rdt/rdt116.html</link>
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      <title>RPC Kutenholz comes through for NIVEA</title>
      <description>The relaunch of Beiersdorf's Nivea Hair Care Range has met consumers' changing requirements with a slim bottle in aesthetically pleasing colours</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Group</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpc/rpc127.html</link>
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      <title>Secret de Vie uses the glass polymer from Eastman</title>
      <description>The Lancome Laboratories has selected The Glass Polymer, a high-end packaging material from Eastman Chemical, for the injection-moulded packaging for its new skincare product, Secret de Vie.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eastman Kodak</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eak/eak104.html</link>
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      <title>Caps are an eye catching technical marvel</title>
      <description>Advanced technology and superb creativity have been combined in the unique appearance of the caps for the jars and bottles in the Estee Lauder Cyber White range of skin care products.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Group</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpc/rpc121.html</link>
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      <title>Britvic in Rockware Glass</title>
      <description>Britvic juices and mixers move into one trip new look Rockware bottles Britvic has given its juices and mixer ranges a complete makeover in conjunction with Rockware Glass.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rockware Glass</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ruy/ruy128.html</link>
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      <title>RPC and Venus take relationship to the 'Ultra'</title>
      <description>The excellent relationship between RPC and Greek fruit packer Venus Growers has been underlined by the selection of the Classic Ultra jar for the packaging of a new product range.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Group</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpc/rpc120.html</link>
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      <title>Good design cuts packaging costs</title>
      <description>As packaging volumes rise, material costs are critical. Mason Pinder tool designers can help companys achieve cost benefits</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Mason Pinder Toolmakers</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mso/mso108.html</link>
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      <title>Hot and chilli</title>
      <description>Viscose Closures of Crawley were recently approached by the South Devon Chilli Farm to help improve the look of their bottled chilli sauces.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Viscose Closures Ltd</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/vlk/vlk123.html</link>
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      <title>Industrial Innovation award for Rockware Glass</title>
      <description>Rockware Glass has won the Yorkshire Forward CIC Award in the Industrial Innovation category for its work with the Design Future's Centre of Industrial Collaboration at Sheffield Hallam University.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rockware Glass</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ruy/ruy126.html</link>
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      <title>New Water Bottle from Rockware Glass</title>
      <description>Highland Spring's new 750ml bottle from Rockware Glass.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rockware Glass</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ruy/ruy127.html</link>
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      <title>Bespoke bottle has attractive shape</title>
      <description>A custom-moulded bottle for liquid plant and flower foods is blow moulded in HDPE, with an attractive curved shape and a distinctive raised band across the side of the container.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RPC Group</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpc/rpc118.html</link>
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      <title>Flip Top Jar For Cosmetic Cream, Gloss And Powders</title>
      <description>Qosmedix has launched a new spherical jar with a clear flip top jar for cosmetic creams, glosses and pressed powder products.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Qosmedix</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/qom/qom100.html</link>
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      <title>Glass Packaging Firm's Training Wins Awards</title>
      <description>Rockware Glass's training programmes to raise standards and performance has earned the UK glass packaging manufacturer outstanding results in the 2006 National Training Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rockware Glass</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ruy/ruy125.html</link>
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