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In line with the announcement made at the inauguration of a semi-industrial demonstration unit at Kitakyushu in Japan in October 2023, Axens, Ifpen and Jeplan, partners in the project, announced the launch of the commercialisation (licensing) by Axens of the Rewind PET process. This step concludes the one-year test period within
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Veolia plans to test a new technology for detecting microplastics at its PET recycling plant in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. This new method, developed by the non-profit greentech company Wasser 3.0, is based on fluorescence labelling and is supported by the Veolia Foundation as part of a three-year funding project. The technology is
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The German adhesive specialist CPH, which has been developing and producing high-performance adhesives for beverage and food packaging since 1975, will now operate under the name “CPH Adhesives GmbH,” marking a new chapter in its nearly 50-year history. This change coincides with a comprehensive rebranding. The new name and brand identity
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Potential for the Gulf region and beyond for bottled water The foundation stone for the water bottle cap manufacturer Cap House Plastic Factory was laid in 2012 in the small town of Ar Rass in Qassim, just under 100 kilometres southwest of the Saudi Arabian provincial capital of Buraida. The idea
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How Krones is integrating the Netstal plants The acquisition of Netstal by Krones has been the subject of much discussion in the industry. Time to ask around in Neutraubling to find out how the new arrival is getting on. We spoke to Jochen Hirdina, Head of the Plastics Technology department. In
Read moreIoniqa Technologies has sought bankruptcy protection, having determined that achieving a positive cash flow from its advanced polyester recycling technology will take too long. In the last decade, the company has made significant progress towards selling technology licensing packages, demonstrating the viability of its advanced plastic recycling technology on an industrial
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Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plastipak Holdings, Inc., has announced that its founder President and CEO William C. Young will transition out of his role and welcome the next generation of leadership, Edward V. Morgan. Mr. Young has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and President and
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Precisely one year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from October 8 to 15, 2025, with the exhibition space already fully booked. “Next year the Who’s Who of the plastics and rubber industries will be back again in Düsseldorf. We are
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Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced the launch of Bee Lightly , the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its unique flat bottle design crafted from 100% rPET. This approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on
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Twellium Industrial Company, West Africa’s fastest-growing manufacturing company, has partnered with Sidel to develop a new ultra-modern facility in Kumasi, Ghana – a greenfield project housing two complete PET packaging lines for still and carbonated beverages. Twellium Industrial Company (Twellium) specialises in the production of non-alcoholic beverages, including its flagship product,
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Bologna University and Sacmi have renewed the Framework Agreement that sees them cooperate in areas ranging from research, innovation, technological development and scientific consultancy to higher education and careers guidance. The five-year protocol was signed on October 1st, by Dean Giovanni Molari and the President of Sacmi , Paolo Mongardi. This
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