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CCL Label, a global leader in specialty label and packaging solutions, announces the expansion of its operations in Tibi, Spain, enhancing local production of high-performance Shrink Sleeves and In-Mould Labels (IML) to serve brand-driven food & beverage markets with printing solutions, compliance, and sustainability. Locally produced in Spain and globally backed
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Britannia Industries Limited, one of India’s leading food companies, selected Sidel to deliver its first-ever aseptic PET packaging line for its dairy drinks portfolio. This strategic partnership aims to enable Britannia to scale its dairy beverage brand presence under the Winkin’ Cow portfolio. Britannia entered the dairy drinks business in 2018, with
Read morePTI has relocated its European headquarters to Luxembourg. According to the company, the move is intended to support its activities in the European packaging market and to provide a modern facility for technical services, customer collaboration and training. PTI also cites Luxembourg’s central location and logistics connections as factors in the
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Under the topic “Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CCU and Recycling”, the AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 will take place on March 4–5, 2026 in Cologne, Germany, and online. The international conference will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the transition towards a circular and sustainable chemical
Read moreBariq has expanded its operations into Saudi Arabia with the establishment of a recycling facility in Jeddah operating under the name Creative Recycling World. The move represents the company’s latest regional expansion and is claimed to strengthen its presence in the Gulf market. According to the company, the Jeddah plant will
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Japan’s Ministries of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have granted the first design certifications under the Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act, marking the practical launch of the country’s new framework to promote recyclable product design. A total of 41 products were certified across several categories,
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As China embarks on the first year of its “15th Five-Year Plan,” a dynamic blueprint for innovation and high-quality development in the plastics and rubber industries is set to unfold at CHINAPLAS 2026. The Plan emphasises cultivating emerging and future industries, expanding high-level openness, and advancing intelligent, green, and integrated development.
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At Plast India on February 6, 2026, EREMA and Lindner Washtech officially announced the opening of EREMA India during a ceremonial event attended by around 125 invited guests, including customers, industry representatives, members of the press, as well as institutes and associations. The joint sales and service subsidiary is the two
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In a position paper from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the association warns that the prompt implementation of robust recycled-content calculation methods for beverage bottles is critical to securing a resilient and competitive circular plastics economy in Europe. Plastics Recyclers Europe continues, despite PET being the EU’s second-largest recycled polymer, the sector is
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Interview with Coen Vinke and Xandra van Turnhout, Holland Colours The final destination of my round trip through the Benelux countries could not have been better. I was warmly welcomed in Apeldoorn, NL, about an hour south-east of Amsterdam, at Holland Colours B.V., one of the leading manufacturers of masterbatches, colourants
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PET caps enter commercial production Origin’s CapForming technology enables the commercial production of PET closures designed for full recyclability alongside PET bottles. The system combines thermoforming with high-throughput moulding to minimise material waste and support a wide variety of cap formats. In 2026, the company plans to scale up production, enabling
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