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The CHT Group announced the appointment of Dr Lorenza Sartorelli as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With this appointment, Dr Lorenza Sartorelli completes the management board consisting of Dr. Christian Rink (CFO) and Eva Baumann (CEO). With the now complete management team, the CHT Group is continuing its strategic realignment.
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Coca-Cola FEMSA, one of the world’s largest Coca-Cola franchises, serves 270 million people with 134 beverage brands across Latin America. As demand for carbonated soft drinks grows, driven by shifting consumer trends among younger audiences and economic recovery, the company has enhanced productivity at its Jundiaí plant with the installation of
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The Austrian specialist in plastics recycling systems and components, Erema, has appointed a long-time employee as Global Sales Director: Christoph Wöss, previously Business Development Manager for the Bottle division, took over the newly created position within the Erema management team on April 1, 2025. “With Christoph Wöss, we have gained a
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Döhler North America is expanding its presence with the strategic acquisition of Premier Juices, strengthening its offerings in natural fruit-based products and solutions. This move is intended to enhance Döhler’s ability to support its growing customer base across the beverage, food, and life science & nutrition industries with a broader portfolio
Read moreThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially approved the use of recycled PET for food packaging. The approval comes through the recently notified Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025. As per the notification published on March 28, 2025, products made from recycled PET can
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Interpack is set to return to Messe Düsseldorf in 2026, bringing together the global processing and packaging community. The event is expected to feature approximately 2,800 exhibitors and attract professional visitors from around the world. Although the trade show is fully booked, Director Thomas Dohse emphasises that floor planning is still
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During its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, Arca Continental, one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world, announced that it will invest more than approximately US$896 million (Ps. 18 billion) across its operations in 2025. The company explained that these investments will focus on expanding production and distribution capacity, accelerating the use
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Packaging and recycling specialist Alpla is restructuring its leadership in its two Western Europe (WEEU) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Roland Wallner (Managing Director APAC since 2021) will take over as Managing Director Western Europe (WEEU) on April 1, 2025. Ronald Tichelaar, General Manager China until then, will succeed him as Managing
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Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection moulding technology and solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to India with expanded facilities, technology innovations, and service enhancements designed to support the country’s emergence as a global sustainability leader. This commitment was recently commemorated with a two-day customer event that took place March 20-21,
Read moreAgilyx ASA announced the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Carlos Monreal. Plastyx aims to be Europe’s leading feedstock supplier to the advanced plastic recycling market. Plastyx Ltd. is a 60:40 joint venture between Agilyx and Circular Resources SARL. Mr. Monreal will serve as Chairman. While advanced plastic recycling technologies
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Leaders from Republic Services, Inc.and Blue Polymers, LLC, celebrated on March 18 the opening of North America’s first Polymer Center and Blue Polymers plastics recycling complex, transforming plastics circularity from curbside collection to consumer packaging and back again. The Indianapolis Polymer Center and Blue Polymers facilities are designed to work together
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