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Piovan and Thermal Care present new solutions for high quality PET and rPET manufacturing Thermal Care and Piovan introduced at drinktec a number of new technologies that are intended to enhance energy efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce operational costs. AryaDew dehumidification solution Thermal Care’s AryaDew closed-loop cooling cycle technology is
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KHS featured various new developments related to PET at drinktec 2025: The company presented the premium LITE PET bottle with Husky, the InnoPET FreshSafe QuadBlock monobloc line and low-labour AutoReel label storage. Photo top: By blocking four machines, the InnoPET FreshSafe QuadBlock takes up less space. The streamlined container conveying segments
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The researcher team at the University of Copenhagen has developed a method in which decomposed PET plastic becomes the main ingredient in efficient and sustainable CO2 capture. It turns “one man’s trash into another man’s treasure”, they say, and go on to claim that their solution simultaneously addresses two of the
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Toly and Eastman introduce a cosmetics compact made from modified PET Toly and Eastman have developed Gemini, a cosmetics compact produced with a new co-polyester from Eastman. The material combines recycled content with compatibility in existing PET recycling streams, offering a sustainable option for thick-wall compact packaging. Gemini is the first
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Additives for recycled plastics target consistency and quality improvements Kisuma Chemicals, a supplier of magnesium-based additives, has introduced a range of solutions for compounders and converters of recycled plastics. These include individual additives and synergistic blends designed to enhance product performance and consistency. Reported benefits include odour reduction, melt flow index
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Omnia Technologies attended drinktec as an end-to-end partner for beverage and life sciences. The company supports clients across the entire value chain, from design to the delivery of complete lines, through to after-sales services and digital support. At the heart of the showcase was ACMI, a global leader in complete bottling
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Technologies for B-to-B resin including chemical recycling & bio-chemical recycling by Rajesh Kumar Gera, Packaging & Recycling Consultant The Indian PET recycling industry had a turnover of ~ USD 560 million (~Rs 5 K Cr) in 20-21, which had increased to ~USD 900 million (Rs 8 K Cr+) in 24-25. India is
Read moreRegulatory pressure is reshaping the economics of PET preforms, and a new free tool is helping manufacturers, brand owners, and supply chain teams quantify the impact. Shanghai-based company iBottling has published a non-commercial rPET 25% mandate cost model, designed to translate recycled content requirements into actionable financial insights. The tool synthesises
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Customer satisfaction is always the top priority for François Desfretier, Managing Director of PDG Plastiques. His customers don’t just come to PDG with standard enquiries – they also approach him with projects that other converters don’t really dare to tackle. PDG has built up a highly specialised machine park for this
Read moreThe High Court in Ireland has approved the examiner’s scheme of arrangement for Wellman International, paving the way for a new ownership structure. The decision means that Indorama Ventures has achieved its aim of finding a new investor for the Irish operations, while preserving employment at the Mullagh-based recycling specialist. Under
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TOMRA Recycling has published its latest eBook, ‘AI in Recycling: Unlocking New Possibilities’. This comprehensive guide explores the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning (DL), in revolutionising the global recycling industry and driving material circularity. The free-to-download eBook aims to demystify deep learning, explaining its mechanisms and
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