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Beiersdorf and Werner & Mertz developed a standard concept for cosmetic packaging made of old plastic with the support of Fraunhofer IVV It is a big step for the recycling economy and the cosmetics industry: the founding company of the German “recycling forum” Werner & Mertz and the global skin care
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Kiefel is reinforcing its management. Stefan Moll has been responsible for technical matters as CTO since May 1, 2020, with a particular focus on global medical engineering business. Moll complements the existing management team of Thomas J. Halletz, CEO, and Peter Eisl, CFO. Stronger focus on sustainability Food packaging must achieve
Read moreClariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, completed the sale of its entire masterbatches business to PolyOne. The enterprise value of the sale, which consists of separate transactions for Clariant’s global masterbatches business and its masterbatches business in India, amounts to approximately USD 1,560 million which is equivalent to
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Latest stats show 62% of all PET plastic beverage bottles produced in SA in 2019 were collected for recycling Despite global market contractions, and now the rolling economic impact of Covid-19, South Africa’s PET plastic recycling value chain has kept its wheels turning, delivering another positive annual recycling rate while creating
Read moreRecyclates characterisation guiding requirements published by Plastics Recyclers Europe This scientifically grounded guidance is a benchmark for the quality of recycled plastics. The documents’ overarching aim is to advance the quality and enhance the demand for recyclates. It addresses as well the issues of lack of harmonisation and transparency on the
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Between one and three litres per litre of beer or soft drinks, two litres per kilo of PET – during a production operation, very substantial quantities of wastewater are created. For precisely this reason, not only beverage and liquid-food producers, but also recyclers are continually seeking solutions for downsizing this wastewater
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The financial year 2019/20, which ended on 31 March, marks a special milestone in Erema’s corporate history. For the first time the group of companies generated a consolidated total turnover of more than EUR 200 million and, with its recycling technologies and professional services, impressively underlined its position as a technology
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“Born Again” – State-of-the-art recycling plant inaugurated in Bangalore Manjushree Technopack Limited (MTL),India’s largest rigid plastics packaging company and backed by Advent International, launched its new initiative “Born Again” to deliver recycled packaging material to the FMCG Industry and support brands in their journey of creating a greener world. Born Again,
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Clariant colour specialists have combined three colours from the ColorForward 2021 trend palette with a satin brushed-glass special effect in order to appeal to consumers in the booming Asian personal care market. The resulting look helps PET packaging give the impression of luxury and prestige otherwise associated with the brushed glass
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Niche Cocoa Industry Ltd. were founded in 2011 and currently manufacture high quality, semi-finished cocoa products for export, such as cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, cocoa cake and cocoa powder. In 2017, Niche commenced the production of chocolate for the local and international market. Today, Niche Cocoa are the fastest-rising local cocoa
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Laser engraving brings new marketing opportunities for beverage brands, with Retal collaborating with global customers to make easy to read and cheap to incorporate closure solutions. By adding laser engraved images and codes to the underside of the HDPE closure, Retal can provide a fresh new opportunity for customer engagement. Competitions,
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