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Following the booming interest in beverage variety packs among North American consumers, many beverage producers are now considering implementing this packaging strategy in other markets. Sidel has distilled its expertise in variety packs into a new whitepaper to support producers and brewers in their decision-making. The launch of Sidel’s new variety
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Sidel was recently chosen by Miswa Chemicals UK to supply affordable case packing solutions to automatise three of its production end-of-lines. With its large packing portfolio and secondary packaging expertise, Sidel has provided three adapted case packers to handle different homecare, automotive and insecticide products on three lines, contributing to an
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Interview with Olivia Poole, Consultant at AMI, Plastics Recycling World Expo Europe 2024 The Plastics Recycling World Expo Europe took place at the Brussels Expo in Belgium from 11-12 September 2024. Returning for the fourth time, this free-to-attend expo has announced a comprehensive agenda that covers the latest technological innovations, legislative
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Constantia Flexibles returned to the European Forum Alpbach this year, following a successful debut in 2023. The company took a leading role in shaping the conversation on sustainability and packaging, hosting an insightful content session titled “Unpacking the Role of Packaging & Circularity Towards a Climate Neutral Europe” on the afternoon
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At an extraordinary general meeting of Corvaglia Group in mid-August 2024, Marc Aeschlimann, a leader with extensive international industry experience, was elected to the Board of Directors. To strengthen the division ‘operations’, the sole shareholder, Romeo Corvaglia, sought to expand the Board of Directors, leading to the selection of Mr Marc
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Tomra Collection has played a key role in promoting recycling at summer festivals across Europe, turning these large gatherings into opportunities for environmental progress. These festivals, which attract thousands of young people, often result in significant amounts of beverage consumption and waste. Tomra Collection’s active participation has helped mitigate this issue
Read moreLyondellBasell (LYB) announced it entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. Enabled by its technology, the acquisition positions LYB to grow and upgrade its circular and low carbon solutions business. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. LYB believes APK’s solvent-based
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The world’s leading poster on biodegradability has been updated by the nova team of experts: current standards and certifications as well as the latest scientific findings. The biodegradation of a material is a process that depends on the complex biological conditions at each site. In addition, only a handful of polymers
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Launches in Germany in September with a 300-millilitre bottle: zerooo is now producing reusable PET packaging for bathroom and kitchen. Packaging and recycling specialist Alpla and zerooo initiator Sea Me GmbH have developed a standardised solution for cosmetics and care products. From September, the first brands will be presenting shampoo, shower
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Sidel employees are embarking on a new experience with SidelGPT, the company’s newly built internal AI solution integrating Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. Through SidelGPT, Sidel is delivering maximum data privacy and full security control to its employees, while empowering them with new digital technology. Vahe Ter Nikogosyan, VP Digital Transformation &
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Neste is expanding its logistics infrastructure for liquefied recycled raw materials at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, including materials such as liquefied waste plastic and liquefied rubber tires. This lays the foundation to handling larger amounts of liquefied raw materials to support Neste’s strategic aims to advance chemical recycling and transform
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