The worldwide PET magazine
ABC Hall B5 – Booth 180 Drinktec will see ABC Compressors’ official launch of X-PET, a fully integrated, oil-free high-pressure compressor engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern blow moulding operations. In addition, the company will officially unveil the next-generation Horizon Synchro, ABC’s flagship integrated blowing and filling system. X-PET
Read more
GDXL Hall C5 – Booth 422 GDXL, a well-known brand supplier for professional PET packaging engineering solutions, will be showcasing its latest commercialised developments in moulds and packaging. Among the exhibits are conversion solutions to 26/22 neck for injection mould and blowing machinery, and low-pressure blowing. The company will also showcase
Read more
PTI celebrates 40 years by revitalising the profile of its light Dromo bottle and raising awareness of its breadth of services Plastic Technologies, Inc (PTI) in 2025 celebrates the 40th anniversary of its foundation in 1985 by Thomas E. Brady, PhD, who led development of PET bottle technology from 1971 to
Read more
Redefining blow mould design through precise kinematic integration and clever mechanics Reducing blowing pressures alone is insufficient for today’s demanding PET bottle production. Moldintec introduces a three-dimensional mould partition line for the petaloid base, precisely synchronised with the machine’s mechanical motion. This holistic engineering approach is claimed to achieve reliable low-pressure
Read morePlastic Systems S.r.l., an internationally recognised company in the field of systems for the treatment, dehumidification, and dosing of plastic polymers, and part of the Pegaso Industries S.p.A. Group, announces that effective July 30, 2025, the company’s leadership has been assumed by Eng. Rinaldo Piva, current President of the Pegaso Industries
Read more
In a bold move to advance sustainability in Japan’s urban infrastructure and hospitality industries, Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Group has announced the significant expansion of its “Bottle to Bottle” PET bottle horizontal recycling initiative in partnership with Circular PET Co., Ltd. The partnership, solidified with a formal agreement on June 16, will
Read more
Amcor is supplying its Secure Flip 26mm tamper evident sports cap to enhance the recyclability of a popular range of children’s drinks in Austria. Rauch Yippy, first launched in 2003 and developed specifically for children, offers a thirst-quenching drink in a variety of flavours, enhanced with calcium and vitamins and including
Read moreOrigin Materials and Royal Hordijk Packaging announced a strategic partnership to mass produce PET bottlecaps. Hordijk has more than 100 years of experience in packaging innovation, with a focus on sustainability and commitment to innovation in circular packaging. The company develops and manufactures plastic packaging solutions for the food, personal care,
Read more
Amcor developed a polypropylene (PP) closure for household products that is claimed to combine a distinctive shape with a lightweighted design to enable brands to maximise visual appeal while helping them meet their sustainability commitments. Amcor says the new Hector Child Resistant Closure (CRC), weighing just 7.25g, is one of the
Read more
Veolia has announced that it will shut down its plastic recycling facilities MultiPet and Multiport GmbH in Bernburg at the end of 2025. The decision comes in response to persistently challenging market conditions in the plastic recycling sector. The company has pledged to support the 122 employees affected by the closure.
Read moreCarbios announces the signing of a multi-year commercial agreement with Indorama Ventures, a global leader in PET production. This agreement covers the supply of biorecycled monomers from its Longlaville plant, which will be transformed into rPET filaments by Indorama Ventures and then integrated by Michelin into the manufacturing of its tires.
Read more