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The Coca‑Cola Company is rolling out redesigned, lighter-weight PET bottles across its sparkling beverage portfolio across the U.S. and Canada as part of a broader commitment to create a circular economy for its packaging. For the first time in a decade, 12-, 16.9- and 20-oz. bottles of Trademark Coca‑Cola, Sprite and
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As of April 1, 2024, Eva Baumann takes over the position of CEO of CHT. Together with Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller, who acts as CFO, she forms the management of the internationally active Group. Until 2020, Eva Baumann had worked successfully for many years in a leading global company in the
Read moreRecyclers recovered just over five billion pounds of post-consumer plastic for recycling in the United States (U.S.) in 2022 with the vast majority staying in North America to be processed and remanufactured into new products, according to new data released by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), ISRI, and the U.S.
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After a 6-year absence, Chinaplas is ready to make a strong comeback to Shanghai on April 23-26, 2024, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. To mark this special occasion, Chinaplas – Ready to Roll at Shanghai Kick-off Gala was held in Shanghai on March 28.
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The industrial automation company And&Or, headquartered in Palomares del Río, Spain, announced the acquisition of Icebel, a leading Portuguese company specialising in machinery and technologies for the glass Industry. This operation reflects the continued growth and expansion of the And&Or Group in the market, further solidifying its position as a leader
Read moreEastman announced it has achieved on-spec initial production and is generating revenue from its new molecular recycling facility in Kingsport, Tennessee. The company expects to ramp up production of the new facility over the coming months and enable growth across a wide range of markets. Achieving this critical milestone enables the
Read moreSide, a provider of PET blow moulding solutions, announces the achievement of a significant milestone in its global expansion efforts by entering the American market. The establishment of Side America Corp marks a pivotal moment for the company, aimed at enhancing accessibility and reaffirming its dedication to the US market. This
Read moreFree online registration has now opened for the Ami Plastics World Expos which are being held at the Brussels Expo in Belgium on September 11-12, 2024. Taking place for the fourth time in Europe, the event brings together three focused exhibitions: the Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo and Plastics
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Sorting solutions provider Tomra Recycling unveiled advancements in plastic sorting technology. At a special event held yesterday in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany, the company introduced three innovative applications aimed at separating food-grade from non-food-grade plastics, with a special emphasis on PET, PP, and HDPE. These solutions leverage deep learning, a subset of AI,
Read moreThe bottling line machinery market size is expected to grow by USD 1.10 billion between 2022 and 2027, according to a report by the global technology research and advisory company Technavio. The growth momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 4.55% during the forecast period. Cutting-edge advancements in bottling
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Delta Engineering helps smooth the flow and boost efficiency of new bottle blowing lines Califia farms invested in automation to save time, cut costs and boost environmental performance in its growing non-dairy drinks production. When Californian company Califia Farms decided to install KHS automated bottle blowing lines, it was recommended to
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