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13 Open house: Engel showcases innovation Austrian machine maker Engel used its triennial symposium and open house to launch new technologies and announce the identities of its 2015 HL Award winners.
18 Added-value demands shape Europe’s caps market Demand for plastics caps and closures in Europe continues to grow, driven by technological innovation and added-value design, writes Applied Market Information’s Márta Babits.
21 Caps makers are open to innovation The critical role of innovative design in improving the performance, appeal and functionality of closures was a key theme at the third Plastic Closure Innovations conference, writes Chris Smith.
29 Automated moulding pays off Moulders around the globe are fi nding that automation, whether simple pick-and- place or complex cell-based manufacturing, can deliver cost savings and quality gains. Peter Mapleston reports.
41 Building sustainable brands Sustainability is a top priority for many end-users of plastics. Mark Holmes takes a look at the sustainability targets and initiatives emerging from some leading brand owners.
47 Injecting durability into PLA Manufacturers of PLA bioplastics are working hard to improve toughness, temperature resistance and processing characteristics as they target durable injection moulded applications.
54 Product update 58 Diary
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