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Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA has celebrated its 70th anniversary, looking back on its development from a family start-up in Austria to a global company with 200 locations in 46 countries. Founded in 1955 by brothers Alwin and Helmuth Lehner in their parents’ laundry room in Hard, Austria, ALPLA has grown
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has newly released an NOL (No Objection Letter) for the polypropylene (PP) cap-to-cap recycling process on the Starlinger recoSTAR dynamic recycling system. The NOL applies for the manufacture of bottle caps for beverages under Conditions of Use C to H. Bottle caps made of
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The Australian PET bottle market, valued at USD 380 million in 2024, is projected to reach USD 487.8 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2025–2033, according to the new market research report Australia PET Bottle Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Capacity, Color, Technology, Distribution Channel,
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GEA has launched its new digital service product, GEA InsightPartner EvoHDry, a condition monitoring tool designed to improve production reliability and operational efficiency in dairy and beverage plants. The system has been engineered specifically for complex industrial environments, where uninterrupted operation is essential for producing high-quality products. GEA InsightPartner EvoHDry applies
Read moreLNJ GreenPET, a part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation to establish a strategic collaboration in the rapidly growing rPET sector in India. The agreement outlines a multi-pronged framework for cooperation, encompassing commercial development, raw material procurement, marketing, and potential
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Meticulous Research – a leading global market research company – published a research report titled, ‘Beverage Packaging Market by Material Type (Plastic, Glass, Carton & Paperboard), Packaging Type (Bottles & Jars, Cans, Tetra Packs), Beverage Formulation, Beverage Type (Alcoholic Beverages and Non-alcoholic Beverages), and Geography – Global Forecast to 2032.’ According
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Sidel Hall A6 – Booth 361 Sidel will introduce its new laser technology for blowing, alongside a range of new solutions for packaging in PET, can and glass. Pietro Cassani, President and CEO of Sidel, shares, “We invite all visitors to join us for an unforgettable event where you can see
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Aptar Hall C6 – Booth 342 Aptar Closures showcases its latest generation of sports beverage closures, introducing three advanced solutions. With a sleek, streamlined design and integrated tamper-evident latching, the NexTE Sport Closure is claimed to provide a familiar and intuitive one-handed opening experience while enhancing consumer safety. The closure features
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Newamstar Hall A6 – Booth 321 Among the exhibits is the company’s third-generation extra-large bottle blow moulder, designed for bottles of up to 20 L. According to Newamstar, the system offers a single-cavity output of up to 600 bph. The company will also present packaging solutions for food and beverages, alongside approaches
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PackSys Global Hall C6 – Booth 340 PackSys Global will be showcasing its TEM Max slitting and folding machines for the first time. The new flagship of the TEM range is intended to provide manufacturers of standard and custom caps with tangible benefits in terms of efficiency, quality, and flexibility. The
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1 BLOW Hall C6 – Booth 522 1 BLOW is unveiling its new PET blowing machine at both drinktec and K trade shows. The 1XXL, option “Y” is a machine designed for the production of large containers of 5, 10, 20 and up to 30 L, in PET or rPET, in an
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