SABIC, with customers Unilever, Vinventions and Walki Group, announced the launch of ISCC certified circular polymers to be produced at SABIC's Geleen site in the Netherlands from TACOIL feedstock supplied by Plastic Energy. The products will be introduced to market in 2019.

Key valves for large-diameter natural gas pressure regulating devices and compressor anti-surge valves passed a national new product appraisal in Tianjin, filling a domestic gap for pipeline projects in China and Russia.

Metso showed new process-industry products at the Valve World Conference and Expo in Düsseldorf, including the Jamesbury EasyFlow rubber-lined butterfly valve and the Neles Scotch-Yoke actuator. The new range targets oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper and power industries.

MAN Energy Solutions launched its ETB40 electrical turbo blower for exhaust gas recirculation at a ceremony in Shanghai, hosted by its two-stroke licensee CSSC-MES Diesel. The blower supports IMO Tier III compliance.

Glenroy Inc. of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, was selected as the exclusive converter of the new premade STANDCAP Pouch, which it produces using VOLPAK converting technology. The pouch was shown at PACK EXPO International 2018.

Haskel's Sunderland, UK plant will produce its new hydraulically-driven H-Drive gas booster for the global market, as announced on 2018-07-05.

KAIE, part of Ebrahim K Kanoo, has launched a Fluid Control Solutions business offering pumps, valves, chemical dosing systems and steam products in Bahrain, through partnerships with global brands.

Wanner International has improved its Hydra-Cell P400 metering pumps for chemical processing, reducing diaphragm pocket size and valve port holes to improve priming and gas handling. The pump offers 766 l/hr flow capacity and up to 69 bar pressure.

Ardagh Group manufactured a taller, sleek-shaped aluminium aerosol can for Beiersdorf's Nivea female range at its Veenendaal plant in the Netherlands. The can has been successfully launched in Europe.

Korean valve maker BMT says its semiconductor-grade premium valves are being tested at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and it expanded its factory last year to prepare for orders.

Graphic Packaging International collaborated with 2 Sisters Food Group to launch an ovenable cartonboard tray insert carton for Marks and Spencer's Detroit-style Deep and Loaded pizzas.

Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East and Chromatic Technologies rolled out Reveal temperature-sensitive ink cans for Coca-Cola brands in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, the first commercial use of the technology. The announcement was dated February 12, 2018.

Packaging supplier Houweling Group developed 10-litre jerrycans made from 100% post-consumer recycled HDPE for Uzin Utz Nederland, cutting CO2 by up to 75% versus virgin HDPE.

BASF and customer Schaumaplast launched a packaging solution made from Styropor MB, the first expandable polystyrene on the market produced with BASF's biomass balance method.

Ardagh Group and Henkel collaborated on what they claim is the world's lightest three-piece steel aerosol container, produced at Ardagh's aerosol plant in Germany for Henkel's hairspray range. The can has a 0.13mm wall thickness and saves 15 per cent in materials and water.

Rapak North America, part of DS Smith Plastics, launched its EvacuStrip beverage bags for bag-in-box packaging formats.

China Machinery Industry Federation appraised Xi'an Pump & Valve's JYGA-120 PN 12MPa DN1400 large-diameter insulated joint at a meeting on October 31, 2017, confirming it as the first low-temperature (-45 C) insulated joint of its kind in China.

Minnesota-based Cortec introduced CorrTainer corrosion protection boxes with vapour phase corrosion inhibitors in the cardboard walls, produced on a newly installed box-making machine.

Honeywell started commercial operations at its $300 million automotive refrigerant production facility in Geismar, Louisiana.

Dana Incorporated debuted off-highway drivetrain and power-transmission offerings at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, including a complete drive system for 55- to 110-ton cranes and new Brevini construction solutions.

Manjushree Technopack launched a two-compartment PET fusion jar for Tata Global's Tata Tea Fusion, storing two tea types in one pack, reported as the first such jar by an Indian FMCG company.

UFlex, an Indian flexible packaging company, launched its ASEPTO aseptic liquid packaging brand for juices, milk and dairy products, with an aseptic packaging plant due to be commercially operational by April 2017.

Crown's Aprilia plant in Italy, a metal food packaging maker, officially started a new production line for PVC-free twist capsules during a celebration of its 50th anniversary.

Australian food processing and packaging solution provider TNA introduced the arctic 3 vertical form fill and seal system, designed for wet and cold processing environments, following its earlier acquisition of Sabalpack.

Goetze has introduced the 617tF valve, which offers 300% higher blow-off capacity than its predecessor and can be adjusted under operating conditions. It suits test rigs, pump circuits and pressure control or relief use.

Young's Seafood unveiled a modified atmosphere fish pack with newspaper-style print developed with packaging maker LINPAC, to be launched by retailer ASDA, reported November 28, 2016.

RPC Containers Blackburn developed a new, narrower 3.6L injection-moulded PET jar in a custom mould for Tangerine Confectionery's sweet range, reported November 28, 2016.