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Emirates Biotech is pleased to announce that following the appointment of Marc Verbruggen as CEO last month, François de Bie has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer, Aman Kulshrestha as Chief Technology Officer and Margrete L. Wie as Head of Finance. This new leadership team, which will be based in Dubai,
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Origin Materials, a technology company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, revealed engineering and design innovations in its manufacturing of tethered PET caps, the first tethered PET caps ever made. “The EU Single-Use Plastic Directive, which came into effect last month, mandates that caps stay connected
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Christian Maget appointed as CEO and Anatol Sattel as CSO, effective 1 September 2024 – Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Schwaig, has announced the next phase of the company’s succession plan following the retirement of incumbent CEO Gerd Liebig, who has led the Group for nine years. Effective 1 September 2024, Christian Maget
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The dynamic future of beverage innovation: trends shaping the industry The beverage industry reflects broad consumer trends and economic conditions, swiftly adapting to new demands. With health and wellness as a focal point and a significant shift towards non-alcoholic and premium options, the industry is not just responding to current consumer
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Moretto’s comprehensive portfolio includes solutions for feeding and conveying, dosing, drying, granulation, temperature control, process cooling, storage, and integrated system supervision and management. Their products, particularly those aimed at the recycling process, cover all phases before injection moulding or extrusion. This includes grinders for pre and post-consumer waste material, devices for
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While plastic is an integral and indispensable part of modern life, traditional waste management methods, such as landfilling and incineration, are not sustainable solutions. As the demand for sustainable packaging solutions increases, the use of rPET has become a key focus area for industry. Recycling is overwhelmingly effected by either mechanical
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High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is widely used in the manufacture of bottles, pipes and containers because of its strength and rigidity, but also in personal care products, detergents and industrial fluids because of its durability. Another major application is the manufacture of bottle caps and milk bottles. A recycle stream already exists
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based on an article by Lucia Buffoni, Marketing Manager Repi Group At the NPE, Repi showcased their latest advancements in additives and colour management solutions tailored for thermoplastic polymers. Their range of additives, which facilitate the inclusion of increasing percentages of recycled polymers in final products, garnered substantial interest. The portfolio
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PETplanet: How would you assess your overall experience at NPE this year? Karel-Keersmaekers-Michiels: Our overall experience was positive. The event had heavy traffic and attendees were enthusiastic about the new ASB technology on display. PETplanet: Could you please share the key exhibits or technologies showcased at your booth during NPE? What
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Techlong International Inc (TLI)., located in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, is the exclusive distributor for PET beverage packaging lines of the Chinese machine manufacturer Tech-Long Packaging Machinery Co. Ltd. in North America, South America and Europe. The Americans have been working with Tech-Long, based in the city of Guangzhou, since 2012 and
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The command centre was clearly laid out with a globe in the centre showing the locations. Doors led to the mould / hotrunner / PMC technology and preform production areas. We simply pressed the button on the controller and walked through. MHT Mold & Hotrunner Technology AG’s digital showroom, located at
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