Abstract: An injection blow moulding apparatus and method, in which a preform (or "parison") is formed on a blow tube in a preform mould, the preform mould is opened, the blow tube and preform are moved clear of the opened preform mould, a blow mould is closed around the blow tube and preform, and a hollow body is blown in the blow mould and then released, the blow mould parts being continuously around the blow tube and being moved together and apart to close and open the blow mould.