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Taghleef Industries has introduced SHAPE360 TDSW, a new floatable white polyolefin-based shrink sleeve film designed to support improved recyclability in PET bottle packaging. The film is claimed to offer high opacity while maintaining the low-density characteristics necessary for effective recycling—properties that align with those of its clear counterpart, SHAPE360 TDS. The
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Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced its 2025 Bottles of the Year. Annually, Amcor Rigid Packaging Bottles of the Year recognises the best in innovative and responsible conceptual packaging designs that meet the latest trends in consumer preferences in the beverage, spirits & wine, food
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Unprecedented memorandum will encourage the recyclability of packaging based on the “design for environment” principles Photo top: F.l.t.r.: Auri Marçon of ABIPET, Andre M. Nassar of ABIOVE, Roberto Rocha of ANCAT and Alexandre Horta of ABIR The Census also shows that the PET recycling industry has remained solid, with sales of
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Almannai, driver for rPET bottles in Kuwait Interview with Almannai Plastics // September 23, 2024We met: Yousef Al-Mannai,Founder at Almannai Plastics Photo top: Almannai Plastics has earned a reputation for producing high quality PET preforms and closures using state of the art Husky systems Actually, this could have been a completely
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KHS has engineered one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages to date. Under the working title of Factor 101, in close cooperation with Canadian-based injection moulding technology equipment and services provider Husky Technologies, a container has been produced that uses just 5.89g of material to hold 591ml of
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Krones looks back on a successful first quarter 2025. Despite difficult macroeconomic conditions, Krones remained on a stable and profitable growth path. The company’s markets are less affected by economic fluctuations and Krones’ customers continue to show robust willingness to invest. Order intake stable at high level – revenue up 13.1%
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As part of the official visit of the Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources to France, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the global leader in packaging solutions Sidel, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris to explore the establishment of operations in the Kingdom. The MoU was signed
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Gentlebrand Design Agency has recently signed Zelda Water, a new project in the mineral water sector. The Zelda no label bottle is made from 100% BioPET, a fully renewable bio-based material that aims to combine aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility. The flowing lines and transparent, minimalist appearance echo the elegance of
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The globally operating Engel Group has closed the 2024/25 financial year with a turnover of approximately EUR 1.5 billion. Despite a continued decline in market conditions, the injection moulding machine manufacturer maintained its position in a challenging European market environment and recorded gains in market share, supported by innovation and regional
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According to research by Nortal Consulting, circa 36 million tonnes of polymer (mostly PET and HDPE) have been processed by blow moulding around the world in 2024, mainly to make consumer and industrial packaging valued at c. 97 billion US dollars. Widely employed as a packaging solution, blow moulded plastic bottles
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DePoly, a leading sustainable PET-to-raw-material recycling company, announced the upcoming launch of a 500 t/a showcase plant in Monthey, Switzerland this summer, representing a critical step in the company’s journey from laboratory breakthrough to industrial-scale implementation. The facility will demonstrate DePoly’s proprietary process that converts PET and polyester waste into virgin-quality
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