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The PETplanet Insider team would like to thank you for the good cooperation during this year and for your ongoing confidence. Best wishes and happiness to you and your families over the festive season. We look forward to a successful 2023 together! Alexander Büchler and the PETplanet Insider Team Our PETplanet
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Ho.Bag Corporate, an established Italian Company specialised in the production and distribution of packaging for the cosmetic, herbal and pharmaceutic sector, introduces a new black PET bottle that can be fully recycled thanks to the carbon free pigments. The packaging has been designed as a real communication tool: graphics and colours
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Maag Pump Systems AG announced that it has acquired Witte Pumps & Technology GmbH. Founded in 1984 and based in Tornesch, Germany, Witte Pumps & Technology GmbH develops and manufactures gear pumps and provides aftermarket parts and services for the chemical, plastic and polymer processing, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
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Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the start of its CEO’s succession process. Following a remarkable 46-year tenure, José de Jesús Valdez Simancas (“Pepe”) will leave Alpek on March 01, 2023, to take on a new role as Senior Advisor at Alfa. Pepe began his professional career in 1976 and rapidly ascended
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Danone-Aqua Indonesia has registered the first Indonesian plastic project with Verra’s Plastic Waste Reduction Program (Plastic Program). The Reciki: Valorization of Waste, Systematic Diversion from Landfill and Leakage project (Reciki Project) is a collaboration between Danone-Aqua Indonesia and PT. Reciki Solusi Indonesia (Reciki) and demonstrates how corporations can use Verra’s Plastic
Read moreAloxe announces €50 million investments in PET recycling in the three countries where it is already established, France, Poland, and Italy. With 120,000 tons of capacity in Europe, Aloxe claims to become the independent European leader in recycled PET. The investment includes the opening of a new plant in France in
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Propak West Africa made a highly anticipated return last month with 4,238 industry stakeholders attending the exhibition to visit 143 exhibitor stands with over 200 brands showcasing their latest products and equipment and live machine demonstrations taking place on the exhibition floor. The exhibition took place at the Landmark Centre, Lagos,
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Automotive carpets are typically multi-layered systems that can be challenging to recycle. By introducing a carpet made of 100% polyester, Autoneum now opens up new opportunities for vehicle manufacturers to meet their sustainability targets. The new carpet systems are recyclable, thus paving the way for an improved and more sustainable end-of-life
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In order to help visitors find everything they are looking for, the fully booked Interpack 2023 features a concept for the 18 trade fair halls that is based on clear focal points for each industry. These target groups include food, beverages, confectionery and baked goods, pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, non-food and industrial
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As part of its efforts to enhance the private sector’s contributions to the emirate’s economy, The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, announced the establishment of two new business groups: The Bottled Water Business Group and the Circular Packaging Association. Launching the new business groups
Read moreFiltec, a leading providers of in-line inspection solutions for the food, beverage, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical industries, debuted its new empty bottle inspection solution, Omnivision 4 with Intellect, at Drinktec 2022. The solution is intended to give manufacturers the ability to assure product quality and production line analytics by inspecting glass
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