Feature article

Pressed into action: thermoforming update

18 March 2025

Meat trays

Image: WM Thermoforming

Thermoforming is a widely used technique – especially in packaging – and can offer a rapid, relatively economic alternative to injection moulding. As well as packaging, it also finds use in a range of more industrial applications. Recent thermoforming innovations include a machine to boost mono PET tray recyclability, business changes at two major suppliers and a new way of making a mould in 20 minutes.

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