PETplanet Insider Vol. 27 No. 01+02/26 www.petpla.net 15 EDITOUR 15 EDITOUR Shall we? %X 7%'1- TEVXRIVWLMT MW JSVIZIV Choose everlasting excellence for your tethered cap production plant. With SACMI ]SYƅPP ƼRH E JYXYVI VIEH] WSPYXMSR XLEXƅW designed to stand the test of time. sacmi.com E N D L E S S I N N O V A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 1 9 PETplanet insider: What new technologies or materials are you testing to further advance the circular economy in PET processing? Holland Colours: We are focusing on advancing the circular economy in PET processing through functional additives, especially in PET packaging. Our innovations include ViscoBoost, which enhances PET viscosity during recycling, and CircStab, which stabilises PET during recycling process, reducing discolouration and degradation. Our efforts will continue to be in this field but also on other options that increase the use of recycled materials like our ReWhite product that enhances the ability to create circular use of white PET. In 2024/2025, we also introduced a new generation of Sublimation-stable TintMask, benefiting recyclers by improving stability during the recycling process. Additionally, we’ve optimised our HolcoPET liquid series for customers in EMEIA. We’re also testing to what extend specific combinations of these solutions can help our customers in recycling as well as in production of PET bottles. Our new venture Revive Colours provide low CO2 footprint – bio-based pigment. PETplanet insider: In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing the European plastics industry in the next 5 to 10 years? Holland Colours: The biggest challenges facing the European plastics industry in the next 5-10 years include adapting to circular economy demands, improving recycling rates, and coping with rising energy costs. However, despite the economic pressures, there was a strong sense of determination to move forward in the right direction. Problems with recycling of plastics are: high electricity prices in EU, feedstock security, complicated logistics to have feedstock at the plant and closer to customers, low customer demand for recycled product, low margins (not mentioned but related: virgin prices due to cheap import lower than recycled plastics) and political struggles to solve issues. Holland Colours is conducting a global campaign, “Factory of the Future Packaging”, which includes interviews with partners across the entire supply chain. We’re gathering insights on market trends, opportunities, and challenges from all regions - Asia, EMEIA, and the Americas. PETplanet insider: Thank you very much for taking the time to provide such an in-depth insight into your company’s efforts in sustainable production. www.hollandcolours.com
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