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Xform featuring 200-cavity preform mould by Sipa The first Sipa 200-cavity preform mould in Asia is now in operation at Sappe, a major Thai beverage manufacturer. Sappe: innovative beverages Sappe PCL, a renowned leader in functional drinks in Thailand, has been driving the beverage industry with its commitment to “better people’s
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Smart prototyping: De-risking bottle design with data-driven insights In the world of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), brands and converters operate under immense pressure to launch new packaging quickly. Rapid prototyping has become an industry norm, yet simply producing a bottle faster is no longer enough. Advances in virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds,
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Four steps, one supplier: design, manufacturing, sampling & testing For half a century, Röders GmbH is manufacturing PET blow moulds, delivering high-precision solutions. With its experience the company offers solutions for a wide range of blow moulds, applications and designs. The moulds are produced for all 2-stage PET bottles for various
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At the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, PR China, CHINAPLAS opens its doors today until April18, 2025. This trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries will write a new chapter of transformation with more than 4,500 superior exhibitors and 380,000 sqm of exhibition area spanning across all 19 halls.
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Aliplast has acquired Gurit Italia’s PET recycling plant, located in the Carmignano di Brenta (PD) facility: a strategic operation that will increase the company’s production capacity by approximately 15,000 additional tons of recycled PET per year. This acquisition is part of the broader strategy of the company controlled by Herambiente, part
Read moreBackground to the decision: The PET bottle business offers an array of products to meet various needs related mainly to the packaging of condiments and alcoholic beverages. However, the business is experiencing significant pressure on its profitability from the recent sharp rise in raw material and logistics costs. Despite the company’s
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Sorema, Chinaplas 2025 – Hall 10 Booth G45 Sorema, PRS Europe 2025 – C30 Sorema, the recycling systems division of Previero N. SRL, announced the achievement of quality and quantity targets for the printed film washing plant with deinking technology at COVERIS – ReCover in Lincolnshire, UK. Dario Previero, Manager of
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Holland Colours, PRSE 2025 Booth A90 Holland Colours debuts expanded additives solutions at exclusive Networking Event & PRSE 2025 to address growing PET recycling challenges – New innovations improve rPET quality, support recycling goals and accelerate the packaging industry’s transition to a circular economy. The global PET recycling industry is at
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Dear Friends of PETplanet, We’re hitting the road again! Our latest Editour, The Circular Economy Tour 2025 Europe, has officially begun—just in time for World Recycling Day 2025. Throughout the year, the PETplanet editorial team will be reporting from production facilities, offices, and in the field, exploring the challenges that come
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It’s been about 20 years since Krones added the Sleevematic sleeve applicator to its portfolio – and now the company is celebrating a very special milestone: the 1,000th Sleevematic is currently being assembled at Krones’ Neutraubling plant. It is slated to be brought online at the Italian beverage maker Acqua Sant’Anna
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Döhler, a a well-known producer of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions, is producing solutions for prebiotic drinks that assist with improving gut health while also being an innovative approach towards closing the fibre gap and supporting overall well-being. As this prebiotic trend continues to rise, Döhler offers natural,
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