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The waste plastics value chain is a complex and dynamic sector, with an evolving operating environment. New legislation and targets for the recycling of plastics and the use of recyclate are changing the way the whole plastics industry must operate. The mechanical plastics recycling industry, therefore, has become the focal point
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Carbios (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB), developing enzymatic solutions dedicated to the end-of-life of plastic and textile polymers and Indorama Ventures (Bloomberg ticker: IVL.TB), a leading PET manufacturer, jointly announce a collaboration to build a manufacturing plant operating Carbios’ PET bio-recycling technology at Indorama Ventures’ PET production site in France (Longlaville, Meurthe-et-Moselle).
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In 2023 Milliken & Company’s ColorDirection Bold Unity presents a collection of connected tones powerful in impact and vulnerable in expression, colours that can sing gentle harmonies or raise the roof with vibrancy. The new 2023 collection is the work of thought-leaders and trend-watchers in the worlds of textiles, packaging, fashion,
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Bericap, manufacturerr of plastic and aluminium closures, has received the TOP 100 award as one of the innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany in 2022. The TOP 100 seal of approval underlines the company’s pioneering role in the closure technology segment. An award in the category of ‘Chemicals/Plastic’ went to
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European companies are mostly confident Positive reports and optimistic expectations predominate the current situation in the European plastics industry. Three-quarters of the Pie survey respondents rate their business performance in the second half of 2021 being better than in the first half, or remaining stable, and about 90% of all market
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The Alpla Group, the global packaging solutions and recycling specialist, increased its turnover in the 2021 financial year by 8.4 per cent to four billion euros. The number of employees worldwide increased to 22,100. In addition to investments in recycling and in the development of bio-based and biodegradable plastics, the company
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Mondi, known for packaging and paper, and Henkel are helping consumers to wash dishes more sustainably by creating a completely new reuse packaging concept. The two companies worked together on a packaging solution for Henkel’s hand dishwashing products that allows refilling plastic bottles from flexible pouches. This supports Henkel’s sustainability targets
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The conference on sustainability in the packaging supply chain will be back in person during IPACK-IMA and GreenPlast From 3 to 5 May, the world of sustainable packaging will meet in Milan for Packaging Speaks Green, the international forum on sustainability in the packaging supply chain which will be back as
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The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), the pan-European exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to Hall 12 at the RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 22-23 June 2022. Online visitor registration is now open at: www.prseventeurope.com “The free-to-attend Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference and exhibition is the focal point of
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Engel Group board reshuffle on 1st February 2022. Dr. Gerhard Dimmler, previously Vice President Research and Development, is being appointed to the board as CTO. He is taking over the Development division from CEO Dr Stefan Engleder and will also be responsible for digitalisation on top of this. “Gerhard Dimmler has
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Second Life, Otto Hofstetter AG’s mould brokerage service, offers mechanically sound moulds that are no longer used by their owners to other producers who can use them. Before going to its new owners, the mould is completely overhauled at the factory in Uznach and comes with a one-year guarantee. Otto Hofstetter’s
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