With a relatively small number of blow molding machinery exhibitors willing to provide advance information,it's difficult to discern the major trends.However,two themes stand out from data available: First,”Circular Economy”or recycling,the overarching theme of the show,will be featured in blow molding exhibits,too.Second,exhibits of PET blowing systems apparently will far outnumber those for polyolefins,PVC and other thermoplastics.”Circular Economy”is central to Kautex's exhibit at K.An all-electric KBB60 machine will mold a three-layer bottle from Braskem's”I'm green”HDPE derived from sugarcane.The middle layer will be PCR consisting of foamed Braskem”green”PE.These bottles produced at the show will be reclaimed by Erema at its”Circonomic Centre”in the area outside the exhibit halls.KHS is being a touch mysterious in saying it will present a”new PET concept”based on a juice bottle as an example.The company revealed few details,saying only that”it combines individual environmentally friendly packaging solutions in one container and thereby supports the theory of circular economy.”This new PET bottle,to be presented for the first time at the K show,was designed to have”the smallest possible ecological footprint.”At the same time,this”new approach ensures a high level of product protection and a longer shelf life,in particular for sensitive beverages.”Further,KHS says it has formed a partnership with an”environmental service provider”to pursue its”strategy of reduction,recycling and reuse.”
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