Dear readers, customers and friends of PETplanet,
The PETplanet Team wishes you a wonderful festive season and a good start to the new year 2024! Our office will be open again from January 4th, 2024.
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Author: Heike Fischer
Maximising efficiency
Advancements in heat recovery, refrigerant dryers, and intelligent network control Complementing their PET compressor range, Boge is launching three new product lines. Using its heat recovery technology, 94% of energy can be reclaimed, according to the company, whilst their sustainable refrigerant dryers ensure constant dew points. Finally, Boge’s Airtelligence Provis 3
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Minimising energy losses
ABC Compressors’ new Horizon Synchro machines are claimed to offer improved efficiency, energy usage, remote monitoring and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). ABC Compressors, which was founded in Eibar, North-East Spain, in 1943, began exporting its equipment in the 1950s and now has a presence in over 130 countries across
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Consistent reliability in challenging climate environments
Following the company’s 150th anniversary celebrations in 2020, Atelier Francois has another milestone to celebrate: Fifteen years ago, the renowned oil-free compressor manufacturer extended its reach into the Middle East. Their venture, located in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in Dubai, initially targeted the “traditional” Greater Middle-East. However, in 2019,
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Digital and sustainable rigid packaging
On October 18 and 19, November 2023, Sacmi Imola hosted Green & Digital, a global networking event to discuss the sector’s present and future prospects. With contributions from international experts, focusing on the main technological and market trends, with an in-depth look at new solutions and services developed in Sacmi departments
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“We founded Aloxe in 2021 with one strong belief”
Aloxe inaugurates its new recycled PET plastic manufacturing plant in Messein, France On November 16, 2023, Aloxe inaugurated its new production facility for recycled PET plastic in Messein (Meurthe-et-Moselle) in the presence of an audience of 150 people made up of politicians, customers, employees and friends. Aloxe’s €25 million investment in
Read moreAnuga FoodTec 2024 shows new technologies that merge storage and production into a unit
From 19 to 22 March 2024, intralogistics specialists at Anuga FoodTec will present innovative solutions for a fully automated supply chain in the food industry. Not only racking storage and retrieval vehicles and shuttle systems for pallets will be presented on the Cologne fairgrounds, but also a new generation of autonomous
Read morePPWR – European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging
“Packaging neutrality objectives and similar material circularity targets will create the level playing field that Europe really needs.” stated EuPC managing director Bernard Merkx in his first reaction to the vote. Last week, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposed last year
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First edition of Plastics Recycling Show Middle East and Africa
The 1st Plastics Recycling Show Middle East and Africa took place from the 5 to 7th of September 2023 in Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Center. The event showcased the latest solutions and technologies in plastics recycling for the MEA market. The Plastics Recycling Show Middle East and Africa aimed
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Review: PETinar Preview Brau Beviale 2023 – Special focus on PET blow moulds and machinery!
The PETinar took place on November 23, 2023, 2-3 p.m. CET In order to produce a PET bottle that is perfectly tailored to customer requirements, the interaction between mould maker and machine manufacturer must be perfect. PETplanet was therefore pleased to present such a dream team: Olivier Perche, Sales Director at
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Indorama Ventures reports stable quarterly earnings; management focused on bolstering performance in challenging environment
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, reported stable third-quarter earnings as the company’s management focuses on conserving cash and improving competitiveness to bolster performance in a continued period of weakness in the global chemical industry. Indorama Ventures achieved EBITDA of $324 million in 3Q23, an increase
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