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To address the rising need for specialized aseptic line expertise in the Americas, Sidel has established a dedicated training center in Atlanta, which opened on 28 August 2025, focused on boosting workforce skills, increasing productivity, and empowering customers to achieve their goals. The new training facility is designed to strengthen trainees’
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The Brenntag Specialties Polymers & Rubber team is expanding its colour portfolio for the plastics and polymer industry in key EMEA markets through a new collaboration with Precise New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (PNM), based in Ningbo (China). With the addition of PNM’s “Preperse” range, a line of high-performance, pre-dispersed pigment
Read moreFor the first time in its company history, KHS GmbH has been awarded a platinum medal by EcoVadis. The rating platform thus certifies the system provider’s excellent achievements with respect to sustainability and the progress it has made in this field. Compared to the previous year, KHS has improved further and
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The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has been selected to supply innovative PET recycling washing solutions for Circular Plastics Company’s new plastic recycling plant in Vung Tau, Vietnam. Chemetall will provide a range of novel technologies tailored for Circular Plastics Company’s facilities,
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The ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to establish a voluntary, industry-led scheme to collect and recycle soft plastic packaging from consumers.The scheme will be run by Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA) and aims to increase the collection and recycling of soft
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matterr, an emerging leader in advanced polyester recycling technologies, has secured a €30 million grant through the “Produktives.NRW” funding program under the EFRE/JTF Program NRW 2021–2027. The funding will accelerate the construction of the company’s first small-scale industrial chemical recycling plant in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with operations slated to begin in
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The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is pleased to announce several new additions across the PLASTICS team, reinforcing the association’s ongoing commitment to protect the industry, promote continued investment in innovation and sustainability, and advocate for the more than one million workers across the plastics supply chain. “I’m thrilled to welcome several
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Gneuss Hall 9 – Booth A22 Unlocking new potential in existing processes In an era of global uncertainty, extrusion processors face mounting pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality and output. Gneuss offers a new powerful solution in the form of advanced melt filtration and extrusion equipment that can be integrated
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Erema Hall 9 Booth C09 and Outdoor area CE03 At K 2025 Erema will present its state-of-the-art portfolio of plastic recycling solutions. AI data analysis, digital services and the treatment of heavily contaminated plastic waste will be highlighted. In-depth AI data analysis PredictOn:Drive monitors the main drive trains on the preconditioning
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drinktec: Z-Moulds Hall C6 – Booth 419 K’ show: Z-Moulds Hall 10 – Booth G32 A benchmark in high-performance closure manufacturing will be on display at this year’s Drinktec and K-Show. The injection mould for 26/22 mm HDPE closures, developed by Z-MOULDS will be presented. The 72-cavity mould achieves a cycle time
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drinktec: SIAPI (with CFT Group) Hall A6 – Booth 340 K’ show: SIAPI Hall 13 – Booth A12 SIAPI highlights new systems for 5 gallon refillables, combining speed, efficiency, and handle integration SIAPI will present its latest advancements for 5 US-gallon PET refillable bottles, introducing new technologies aimed at increasing production
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