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Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd., leading manufacture of machines and moulds for injection stretch blow moulding of PET and other plastics, demonstrated live moulding of four separate technologies at the K 2025. Global debuts Four machines, each from a different Series in the ASB line-up and each showcasing improvements in productivity
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CSO Anatol Sattel described K 2025 as one of the key platforms for the global plastics industry. At the company’s completely redesigned booth, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag showcased future-oriented, energy-efficient and fully automated technologies. “Visitor numbers far exceeded our expectations,” Sattel noted, highlighting particularly strong interest from professionals from the Americas and
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K trade fair went much better than expected for plant manufacturers – great interest in IR clean system for rPET Kreyenborg draws a positive conclusion after the K trade fair. The plant manufacturer recorded increased demand for its infrared technology for the treatment of PET recyclates. The new European Packaging Regulation,
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At K 2025, Oerlikon HRSflow presented its latest hot runner technologies tailored to the beauty and personal care industry. Engineered for luxury and sustainable packaging using the latest generation of PET and co-polyesters, these solutions addressed the growing market demand for premium aesthetics combined with environmentally responsible choices. In addition, the
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On the “Road to Zero Waste”: With a new target, the companies of the Schwarz Group are reaffirming their pioneering role in the circular economy. By 2030, 95 per cent of all waste generated across the Schwarz Group is to be reused, recycled, composted or anaerobically digested. An ambitious global benchmark
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GEA, a well-known in industrial heat pump technology, is an official partner of the European Union’s “Exquisheat” project (EU). The three-year EU-funded project aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of the European food and beverage industry by developing standardised heat pump solutions. Over a period of three years, eight other partners will
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INEOS announced a €250m investment programme to regenerate and modernise its cracker at Lavera as part of a bold move to secure the future of one of France’s most important industrial sites and safeguard thousands of jobs. With backing from the French Government, and facilitated by BNP Paribas and ING, INEOS
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– KHS InnoPET TriBlock speeds up PET production at SLMG Beverages in India. Just in time for the start of the high season, soft drinks bottler SLMG Beverages has increased the capacity at its facility in Chhata by 35%. The key driver here is an InnoPET TriBlock from KHS – this
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After a decade of concerted effort, leading companies have bent the curve on virgin plastics in packaging. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new 2030 Plastics Agenda for Business provides the blueprint to build on this progress in eliminating plastic waste and pollution in the years ahead. Over the past ten years, more
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From recycling compressed air and minimising dead space to solutions for rPET bottles, Seitz Valve has continuously optimised compressed air valve technology for stretch blow moulding systems over the last 40 years. Interview with Seitz Valve // June 11, 2025 //We met: Rico Schöni, CMO, and Angel Xiao, Marketing Manager Seitz
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Reinhard Schneider won EY Entrepreneur of the Year and Audience Award “Shape the Future with Confidence” was the motto for the 29th EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony at which Werner & Mertz owner Reinhard Schneider was named winner in the Sustainability category. The owner-managed, visionary company was honored
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