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NewsPretium Packaging Reports Good Initial Experience With Electric Preform Machine for PET Operations
The electric machines offer an advanced degree of control and repeatability, as well as an impressive dry cycle time and smooth, quiet operation. They are currently used in production of a wide range of performs including wide mouth and oval containers. "In five years, electric machines will be the industry standard for PET operations," says Gerry Forget, Project Leader PET Development at Pretium's Montreal facility. "Already, our operating personnel prefer the precision of the electric machines over conventional hydraulic ones." Although electric machines are more expensive than hydraulic ones to purchase, Forget says the cost is not unmanageable when increased productivity and safety is factored. Pretium Packaging is reshaping the plastic packaging industry by stressing speed to market, custom design and manufacturing responsiveness. In addition to primary plastic packaging, Pretium also offers customizable delivery and inventory programs to meet customer needs. For additional information on Pretium Packaging, call 314-727-8200. |
Pretium Packaging, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of custom plastic packaging solutions for consumer and institutional products, has become the first North American company in the packaging industry to install and utilize an all-electric perform machine in its daily operations.
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Reshaping the Plastic Packaging Industry