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Article: Ball cap enables first resealable drink can; Molder: New closure doesn't hinder can sorting, recycling.(News)
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- Plastics News
- Article date:
- March 30, 2009
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A novel injection molded plastic closure is adding a finishing and value-enhancing touch to that most traditional of beverage containers, the metal can.
When plastics companies think about beverage packaging, metal cans are usually viewed as a competitive threat. However, metal packaging can present an opportunity, with plastics capable of delivering innovative new features to even the most established packaging formats.
Ball Packaging Europe Holding GmbH & Co. KG has caused a real stir in the can industry with its development of a multi-component injection molded plastic closure that provides easy resealability for still and carbonated beverages.
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