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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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At PRSE, the DischargePro control system from Erema’s Powerfil business unit was presented with the Plastics Recycling Award Europe in the “Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year” category. The DischargePro system automatically compensates for fluctuations in the input material, thereby ensuring uniform thickening during melt filtration and thus a consistent process.
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The RCS Group from Werne, Germany, presented itself as a pioneer in the recycling of packaging from the deposit system. A particular highlight was the model of the material cycle, which symbolises the RCS Group’s commitment to the circular economy. It illustrates how recycled materials can be fed back into the
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Nexam Chemical supply reactive additives in masterbatches (IV enhancers, MFR modifiers) that upcycle, modify and solve recycled polymer processing/property challenges for rPET, rPE and rPP. ‘Reactive Recycling’ technology is largely patented, and claimed to rebuild and restore material properties of used plastics processed in recycling centres. This claim has been scientifically
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Ioniqa, a clean-tech spinoff from the Eindhoven University of Technology (NL), is specialised in creating value out of plastic waste by using its proprietary circular technology called Denua. At PRSE, the company was featuring the commercialisation of this catalytic upcycling process, aimed at achieving full circularisation of PET, in collaboration with
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Avient Corporation showcased solutions to enhance the customer experience when working with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, particularly in packaging applications. Among the highlighted technologies were advancements specifically beneficial for PET bottle applications, as Dr Jan Sültemeyer, Global Sustainability Leader at Avient, revealed. One of the key technologies introduced was the Colormatrix
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BIPJ’s PET bottle flakes and rPET pallets production facility in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia, has been operating smoothly since late 2022. The facility produces 24,000 t of flakes and 16,000 t of rPET pellets annually. Starting with locally sourced post-consumer PET bottle bales, BIPJ produces FDA-approved clear flakes using equipment from reputable Asian
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