8 NEWS PETplanet Insider Vol. 24 No. 11/23 www.petpla.net Coca-Cola partners with Swedish start-up Blue Ocean Closures Blue Ocean Closures, a Swedish start-up dedicated to reducing plastic usage in packaging closures, announces its partnership with Coca-Cola’s EMEA R&D Center in Brussels. The innovation introduced by Blue Ocean Closures is a fibre-based packaging screw cap, derived from biobased and recyclable materials. “For us to succeed with this groundbreaking move, away from fossil-based plastics, it is extremely important to have global brands onboard, with the ambition and ability to truly making a difference, says Lars Sandberg, CEO of Blue Ocean Closures. In line with its ambitions to advance sustainable packaging while reducing the use of non-renewable material, and support its ambitious WorldWithout Waste strategy, Coca-Cola is joining Blue Ocean Closures’ community of pioneering partners. Blue Ocean Closures aims to transform the packaging industry through the design and manufacture of fibre-based screw caps and lids. First to the market, it intends to address the world’s plastic pollution crisis by ensuring its products live up to five core concepts: being biobased, ocean biodegradable, recyclable, cost-effective, and scalable. As brands, businesses, and innovators worldwide look to achieve sustainability, Blue Ocean Closures is doing its part to drive progress in packaging. Backed by industry leaders Alpla and Glatfelter, Blue Ocean Closures is exploring new packaging solutions and enabling brands to decrease their carbon footprint. www.blueoceanclosures.com Husky appoints John Linker as Chief Financial Officer Husky Technologies announced the appointment of John Linker as Chief Financial Officer. Effective October 19, 2023, Linker replaced John Hafferty, who joined Husky in 2019 following the company’s transition to new ownership. Over the past four years, Hafferty was tasked with improving the company’s accounting and finance operations, assembling a strong team and ensuring best practices were in place throughout the organisation. “John Hafferty was instrumental in the continued development of the Husky finance organisation, and we are grateful for all his contributions,” said Husky CEO John Galt. “The groundwork he laid paves the way for a seamless transition to the next phase of the company’s growth and evolution.” Linker joins Husky from Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since April 2022 as well as Chief Operations Officer since 2023. Prior to that, Linker was an executive at Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc. for more than nine years from 2012 to 2022 where he held leadership positions including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “John Linker is a proven leader and finance executive who is the right fit for the next stage of our journey,” added Galt. “He has worked across a wide range of industries and has substantial experience in both public company and private equity sponsor settings. We believe his background and expertise will be critical to our success in coming years.” Prior to Serta and Jeld-Wen, Linker worked for UTC Aerospace Systems, Wachovia Securities and Bank of America. Linker earned his undergraduate degree and MBA from Duke University. www.husky.co Plastics Recycling Show India launches in Mumbai, December 4-6, 2024 The launch edition of the Plastics Recycling Show India (PRS India) will take place at the Nesco Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC) in Mumbai from December 4 to 6, 2024. The three-day exhibition and conference is the first event in India specifically dedicated to plastics recycling. PRS India is the latest extension of the fast-growing PRS series of annual global events for the plastics recycling sector which includes the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam, the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa in Dubai and the Plastics Recycling Show Asia in Singapore. The Plastics Recycling Show India is designed for plastics recycling professionals. It brings together key players from the plastics and recycling sectors to showcase innovative technology, share best practice, network and do business. A broad cross-section of the industry will be represented at the event including plastics recycling machinery and equipment suppliers, plastic material suppliers and compounders, preprocessors, plastics recyclers, recycling and waste management specialists, government and industry associations. The latest trends in the plast ics recycl ing sector wi l l be explored in depth in the conference, which wi l l provide a hol istic view of the whole plastic recycl ing value chain, drawing together legislators, major brands, recyclers and the plastics recycl ing and manufacturing industry. Local and international experts will address key themes including the circular economy, regulations, challenges, opportunities, innovations, technologies and trends, and share insights and experiences from across the sector promoting the sustainable use of plastics. Plastics Recycling Show India is organised by Crain Communications and Media Fusion and is supported by Plastics Recyclers Europe. The event will run annually starting in December 2024. PRS event calendar 2024: Plastics Recycling Show Europe, RAI Amsterdam, June 19-20, 2024 www. prseventeurope.com Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa, Dubai, September 10-12, 2024 www.prseventmea.com Plastics Recycling Show Asia, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, November 13-14, 2024 www.prseventasia.com Plastics Recycling Show India, BEC Mumbai, December 4-6, 2024 https:// bit.ly/prseventindia
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