Extrusion International 2-2026

14 Extrusion International 2/2026 INDUSTRY NEWS Expansion – CustomMould Capability with 16th Tool Commissioned Glasgow based Nexus Packaging has commissioned its 16th custom mould since opening its manufacturing facility in 2024, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering flexible, high-performance packaging so- lutions. A further eight bespoke tools are currently in development and will soon enter production. The con- tinued investment reflects growing demand for tailored bottle designs across a range of industrial and chemical applications. Nexus Packaging’s all-electric blowmoulding machines have been configured with multiple extrusion head spac- ings and mould mounting arrangements, enabling the business to accommodate a broad spectrum of custom mould requirements. This configuration allows the com- pany to respond efficiently to new product launches and evolving customer specifications. Supporting this capability are advanced four-chamber material blenders, which allow the precise mixing of virgin polymer, regrind, custom pigments and post-consumer re- cycled (PCR) material. This ensures consistent colour accu- racy, technical performance and the integration of recycled content where required. Once manufacturing parameters for a custom bottle have been optimised, all key processing data – including parison graphs, extruder temperatures, blowing pressures and cycle timings – are digitally stored within the machine’s memory. This data-driven approach minimises mould changeover downtime and ensures repeatable quality across production runs. Nexus Packaging offers a fully integrated development service, taking projects from concept and design through modelling, tooling and into full production, typically within 16 weeks. “Our focus is on combining technical precision with pro- duction ef ciency,” said Charles Wagner, Manufacturing Director at Nexus Packaging. “By con guring our equip - ment for exibility and storing optimised production data, we can deliver bespoke packaging solutions with speed, consistency and reduced downtime.” Nexus Data Systems Ltd Nexus Packaging enquiries@nexpack.co.uk Spiderless Pipe Die for Extrusion Introduced Guill Tool, the global leader in extrusion tooling, recently announced the availability of its Spiderless Pipe Die. This new offering utilizes precision tooling to provide increased material savings compared to conventional basket dies for pipe extrusions. In the coming years, the global market for pipes used in irrigation/sewage systems and industrial applications is ex- pected to grow. This increased demand for pipes is driven by the increasing need for water and wastewater infra- structure, as well as the growth of industrialization and urbanization. These factors are expected to drive demand for pipes in emerging economies such as China, India and Brazil, as well as in developed markets including the U.S. and Europe. Guill Spiderless Pipe Die