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Following the European Parliament’s plenary vote on the proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe recognises that the EU institutions have taken important steps to further harmonise packaging waste management rules and bring more predictability to businesses as well as to support the circularity of
Read moreBy Ruth Comerford, BBC News. As BBC News reports the UK’s bottle deposit and return scheme (DRS) will be delayed until 2027, four years later than planned. Ministers blamed the Welsh government for wanting to include glass in the scheme – which the UK government opposes. Charities said the delay “makes
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Repi, a leading manufacturer of performance additives and liquid colours for polyurethanes and thermoplastics, announces the appointment of Mr. Michael Thiessenhusen as new Managing Director of Repi GmbH, based in the North of Germany. In his new role, Mr. Thiessenhusen will further support the upcoming strategic development of the Repi Group
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Paag, a member of Bell Holding A.Ş., installed a Starlinger recoSTAR PET 165 HC iV+ PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line with a production capacity of up to 1,800 kg/h in its Gebze facility in Kocaeli near Istanbul. The line has taken up operation in mid-March 2024. By investing in bottle-to-bottle recycling, Paag
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag announces the appointment of Mr Martin Pütz to lead the acceleration of technology innovation within the Group and across all subsidiaries. Positioning the company to lead its response to future technological developments, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has appointed experienced processing and machinery expert Mr Martin Pütz as its Senior
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Bericap is investing in a new plant in Kunshan that reflects the latest standards and increases production capacity by 50% to help it more effectively cater to customer demand. This marks the next milestone for the leading global manufacturer of plastic and aluminium closures in its international growth strategy – enabling
Read moreThe PETinar took place on April 24, 2024, 2-3 p.m. CEST It’s NPE year! NPE is the largest plastics trade show in the Americas and that’s why PETplanet has invited exhibiting companies to shed light on their portfolios presenting at the show from the 6 to 10 of May 2024 already
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Sipa has expanded its lineup of extrusion units compatible with the Xform 500 injection moulding system. The EE155 extra-large extruder is designed to provide added convenience for processors utilising the company’s unique 200 cavity PET preform moulds for high-speed production. The EE155 is an addition to its range of extrusion units
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Sacmi’s PVS156 vision system offers continuous, in-line quality preform control without interrupting machine operation. Offering real-time data analysis and user-friendly reporting, the system is claimed to empower preform producers to elevate both quality standards and production efficiency. The PVS156 features a comprehensive camera system, utilising six cameras to inspect preforms from
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In PET preform manufacturing, precision and efficiency play vital roles. PET Solutions specialises in optimising the handling of preforms, streamlining production processes for enhanced productivity. TB series conveyor belts PET Solutions’ TB series features meticulously engineered conveyor belts. These belts are designed to facilitate the seamless transfer of plastic products, particularly
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based on an article by Brent Culbert, Senior Process Engineer, Polymetrix AG Solid State Polycondensation (SSP) has been an integral part in the PET processing chain since the 1970s and is today considered a given in the manufacturing of PET bottles. It complements the melt phase by increasing the molecular weight
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