PETnews 6 NEWS PETplanet Insider Vol. 27 No. 01+02/26 www.petpla.net After-sales alignment at Otto Hofstetter AG and Otto Systems Following the recent organisational alignment in sales, Otto Hofstetter AG and Otto Systems are combining their After Sales organisations in the PET sector. This step is claimed to represent a logical continuation of the integrated PET approach and create consistent structures for customers from initial contact through to service support. The new after-sales organisation combines mould, system and application expertise into one coordinated team. According to the companies, customers have a single point of entry for both system and mould topics, with overall responsibility for all After Sales matters in the PET environment. They claim that, in daily production, it is not always clear whether irregularities originate from the system, the process or the mould. With the new setup, this no longer needs to be a concern for operators. The coordinated after-sales organisation is intended to ensure that queries are handled efficiently by leveraging expertise across all components of the production process. As of January 1, 2026, Jean-Claude Flückiger will assume the role of Head of After Sales PET. He will be the primary point of contact for all customers. Alexander Zivkovic will continue to lead the application area, with a focus on internal processes, acceptance procedures and sampling. www.otto-hofstetter.swiss www.otto-systems.com RETAL maintains B Score from CDP RETAL announced that it has maintained its climate change B score from CDP for the second year. With a B score in Climate Change Management and B- for Water Management, RETAL Chief Sustainability Officer Emmanuel Duffaut explains how this score shows continued sustainability leadership in the plastic packaging sector: “CDP is strict and respected as a transparent and demanding disclosure tool. The last revision of their scoring methodology in 2024 once again raised the standard higher. We are proud that RETAL has maintained either a B or A score for the past four years, proving that we’re really making a difference.” www.retalgroup.com NETSTAL appoints Kevin Green as President, Americas Kevin Green is the new Managing Director of NETSTAL Inc. and President of NETSTAL Americas, based at the US headquarters in Hebron, Kentucky. Kevin Green possesses over 25 years of experience as a leader in blue chip companies and small capitalisation companies, in the global packaging, materials, and capital equipment industries. Throughout his career, he has acquired extensive expertise in finance, commerce, and operational excellence, complemented by in-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence. In his new role as President, Americas, Mr Green will be responsible for the growth of NETSTAL’s subsidiaries in the Americas. Mr Green will report directly to the Renzo Davatz, CEO of NETSTAL Maschinen AG, headquartered in Näfels, Switzerland. www.netstal.com/en/ TOMRA Recycling awarded EcoVadis Platinum medal TOMRA Sorting GmbH, the German legal entity and headquarters of TOMRA Recycling, has been awarded the prestigious Platinum medal from EcoVadis, one of the world’s most trusted and widely used platforms for assessing corporate sustainability performance. With an overall score of 87 out of 100 points, TOMRA Recycling is in the top 1% of all rated companies in the EcoVadis network globally over the past 12 months. This achievement for TOMRA Recycling marks a 11-point improvement over the past year, resulting in a leap from Gold to Platinum status. This follows the official validation of TOMRA’s net-zero climate targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The rating confirms the company’s position as a global leader in environmental and ethical performance. The Platinum medal follows a rigorous, evidence-based evaluation of four key pillars: Environment (carbon footprint and circularity), Labour & Human Rights (DEI and safety), Ethics (anti-corruption and data security) and Sustainable Procurement (supply chain risk). www.tomra.com As of January 1, 2026, Jean-Claude Flückiger will assume the role of Head of After Sales PET.
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