PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025

PACK EXPO Las Vegas returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 29–Oct. 1, 2025, bringing together more than 35,000 attendees and 2,300 exhibitors across more than 1 million net square feet of exhibit space. Organised by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the show attracts professionals from over

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Used beverage filling machines

How the market has evolved between 2018 and 2025 From soft drink factories and mineral water bottling plants to craft beer production centres, beverage filling machines have long been at the heart of the industrial process. But what happens when these machines change hands? The second-hand market, often quiet and highly

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Poland prepares to launch Deposit Return System

From October 1, 2025, Poland will introduce a national deposit-refund system (DRS). The Ministry of Climate and Environment is currently preparing amendments to the July 2023 Act to clarify procedures for issuing, revoking, and amending authorisations for DRS operators. The draft also reflects industry input, including proposals to link deposits with

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Avantium successfully starts up first part of its FDCA flagship plant

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announced the successful start-up of the sugar dehydration (SDH) unit and all auxiliary systems and utilities at its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. According to the company, this achievement marks a key technical achievement in the phased commissioning and

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Circularix launches new PET recycling facility in Ocala, Florida

Circularix, a leading U.S.-based producer of food-grade recycled PET announced the successful completion and commercial start-up of its new recycling facility in Ocala, FL. The site complements Circularix’s flagship facility in Hatfield, PA and is intended to significantly expand the company’s ability to deliver high-quality food-grade recycled PET resin to leading consumer

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First Origin PET caps in stores with Power Hydration pilot launch

Origin Materials, Inc. announced the first Origin PET caps in stores. Origin partnered with Power Hydration, a new alkaline beverage brand, for the initial release of the first-of-its-kind product in select California stores, featuring a recyclable bottle and cap. Origin CEO John Bissell commented on Aug 14: “We’re excited to announce

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