PETpla.net Insider 07+08 / 2019

PET news 6 NEWS PET planet Insider Vol. 19 No. 07+08/19 www.petpla.net Husky World Tour in Mexico Husky Injection Molding Systems, a leading technology pro- vider to the plastics processing community, hosted a one-day Husky World Tour event in Santa Fe, Mexico. The event was attended by more than 70 business leaders from throughout Mexico and included insightful presentations delivered by Husky and industry experts, engaging discussions, and networking oppor- tunities that armed attendees with the latest information about technology enabling a circular economy and the importance of effectively responding to changing trends in the consumer pack- aging market. Over the last several years the market in Mexico has changed rapidly, with consumers demanding more diverse, sustainable, premium packaging. In response, Husky has been developing flexible, digital solutions that help its customers to be more competitive by enabling differentiated packages, with a reduced environmental footprint, that are brought to market faster. Recent technologies introduced by Husky to satisfy this need include its HyPET HPP5e system, Next Generation Oper- ating Model and NexPET mould. www.husky.co Alpla and PTT Global Chemical announce partnership Alpla and PTT Global Chemical (GC) will collaborate on a feasibility study for the construction of a recycling plant in Thailand. The companies announced the plan at the “Circular Living Symposium 2019 – Upcycling Our Planet” in Bangkok at the end of June. Alpla develops and produces plastic packaging solutions worldwide and has been active in recycling for more than 25 years. With two of its own recycling plants in Austria and Poland and joint ventures in Germany and Mexico, the plastics converter has since become a preferred partner for PET recycling. Now, Alpla and PTT Global Chemical (GC) are currently investigat- ing the prospects of further activities in Thailand. GC serves as PTT Group’s chemical flagship. The company has committed to the principles of the circular economy with the aim of always optimising the use of resources. Examples of its commitment include the development of bioplastics as an alternative type of plastic and the implementation of effective waste manage- ment systems. “GC will work with Alpla to conduct a study on investing in the first high-quality circular plastic recycling plant in Thailand, including materials such as rPET and rHDPE. We will make a decision in the third quarter of this year after reviewing the results of the study,” said Supattanapong Punmeechaow, President and CEO of GC. www.alpla.com Alpla and PTT Global Chemical (GC) will collaborate on a feasi- bility study for the construction of a recycling plant in Thailand. On the right: Alpla Regional Manager Bernd Wachter; and on the left: Supattanapong Punmeechaow, President and CEO of GC. BrauBeviale 2019 spotlights future viability of the beverage sector From 12 to 14 November 2019, Nuremberg will be the hub for the international beverage industry, when the sector gath- ers for this year’s capital goods fair for beverage production and marketing Brau Beviale. The products and solutions on display by the around 1,100 exhibitors, 53 percent of which are from outside Germany, covers the entire process chain for beverage production, from raw materials, technology and components to packaging, accessories and marketing ideas. This year too, the main theme is the future viability of the beverage industry. What are challenges being faced by both equipment suppliers and beverage manufacturers? Through its product range and supporting programme, BrauBeviale states to offer the platform for knowledge-sharing and inno- vation, while creating momentum and providing inspiration. The new route around the displays that was introduced for visitors in 2018 has proven effective and offers visitors ease of navigation in an atmosphere that is as constructive and welcoming as usual. The various halls around the perimeter of the central lawn are grouped into thematic focus areas: raw materials and sensory attributes in Hall 1, technologies in Halls 6, 7A, 7, 8, 9, water treatment, analysis and compo- nents in Hall 6, packaging in Halls 4A and 4, and accessories and marketing in Halls 5 and 6. The main theme of BrauBeviale, the future viability of the beverage sector, focuses on the issues and challenges cur- rently confronting beverage producers, which are generally the same across borders. Efficient and flexible technologies, diverse and high-quality raw materials and ingredients and sustainability in production are just as important as digi- talisation and automation, future strategies for companies, packaging, marketing messages and communicating with consumers and end clients. BrauBeviale not only covers these topics through the prod- uct range on display but also in the supporting programme. It is intended to appeal to all beverage producers, whether they are brewers, mineral water operations, winemakers or manufacturers of spirits or alcohol-free drinks. www.braubeviale.de