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Versalis, Eni’s chemical company, and Acea Ambiente, a subsidiary of Acea operating in integrated waste management and energy recovery sectors, agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Adriano Alfani, CEO of Versalis, and Gabriele Di Cintio, CEO of Acea Ambiente. The agreement marks the beginning of a collaboration focused on
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Tray-to-tray recycling is becoming a recognized approach for advancing circularity in plastic packaging – especially for food-grade applications. Valerio Sama, Business Development Manager – Packaging at TOMRA Recycling, examines the latest developments in tray-to-tray recycling, detailing the challenges, technologies and market trends shaping its growth across the industry. Unlike bottle-to-bottle recycling,
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Under this agreement, Berlin Packaging has agreed to purchase PET 1881 caps from Origin Materials for sale and distribution to its broad customer base, which includes many of the world’s major beverage companies. The partnership brings together the innovative Origin PET cap product portfolio, beginning with the 1881 beverage closure, and
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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, announced it has recycled more than 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011. This significant milestone underscores the company’s long-term commitment to circular economy practices and its sustained investment in global recycling infrastructure. With more than 20 recycling facilities across 11
Read moreph. AG has acquired 100% of ViCAP Global AG. With the integration of patented dispenser technology and the continued strategic involvement of ViCAP founder Roger Wilfinger, ph. AG is expanding its footprint in the field of functional beverages and smart packaging solutions. The transaction was executed through a capital increase by
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Hauser Weinimport was one of the first manufacturers to install Sidel’s Combi Predis for aseptic PET packaging with patented dry preform sterilisation technology. The line, now operating for over 15 years, has now perfectly produced over 600 million bottles, offering the manufacturer both product and operational reliability. The family-run company based
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A memorandum of understanding has been signed to launch joint initiatives for waste management during the Holy Year: the first trial will involve volunteers in St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums collecting and recovering PET bottles. The Hera Group and the Governorate of Vatican City State have signed a memorandum
Read moreArizaga Bastarrica y Compañia S.A. (“ABC Compressors”), a Spanish compressor manufacturer, will become part of Atlas Copco Group. ABC Compressors was founded in 1943 and is located in Eibar, Spain. The company also has an assembly unit in Suzhou, China and sales offices in India, USA and Mexico. In total 319
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MAAG Group is pleased to announce the successful completion of the SIKORA AG acquisition, a leading manufacturer of innovative measuring, control, and sorting technologies. The aim of the partnership is to leverage joint synergies in a targeted manner and to strengthen the position of both companies in the long term. With
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Mold-Masters, a leading developer and supplier of hot runners, controllers, auxiliary injection, and co-injection systems, is pleased to announce the opening of a new full-service customer support center in Phoenix, AZ. This strategic expansion strengthens Mold-Masters’ aftermarket capabilities across the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. The Phoenix facility is fully
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Avantium N.V., a well-known company in renewable and circular polymer materials, has signed a conditional offtake agreement with Hoogesteger, a leading producer of fresh cold-pressed juices in the Netherlands. Hoogesteger will purchase the 100% plant-based, recyclable polymer PEF (polyetehylene furanoate) from Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant for the use in bottles for
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