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The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass mark a second year of progress in driving global harmonisation of Plastic Recyclability
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass published the second progress report of their collaboration, which aims to accelerate the global harmonisation of plastic recyclability. Key updates include streamlining the measurement of intrinsic viscosity variation for PET bottles and harmonising the filter pack used in extrusion during HDPE and PP
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Climate goals consistently implemented
– KHS driving cut in carbon emissions. With its ambitious climate protection strategy, the KHS Group is steadily driving the reduction in its carbon emissions. One key milestone here is its recent validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). On this basis, the company is now implementing specific measures to cut
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CHINAPLAS 2025 starts today
At the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, PR China, CHINAPLAS opens its doors today until April18, 2025. This trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries will write a new chapter of transformation with more than 4,500 superior exhibitors and 380,000 sqm of exhibition area spanning across all 19 halls.
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MAAG Group strengthens its position in India
MAAG Group, a global supplier of systems and solutions for the polymer industry, is strengthening its presence in India through its Vadodara-based subsidiary. With a focus on localised production and expanded service capabilities, the Oberglatt, Switzerland-headquartered company aims to meet growing demand in one of its key regional markets. India has
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Hawkesbury Brewing Co. launches Australia’s First Vodka Spritzer PET bottles
Hawkesbury Brewing Co. launches Australia’s first-ever Vodka Spritzer range in a 1.25L PET bottle. “We’re proud to be the first in Australia to bring a vodka spritzer to market in a PET format,” says Mitchell Elmes, Sales Director at Hawkesbury Brewing Co. “This range is all about giving people something fresh,
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United Caps strengthens executive team
United Caps is reinforcing its Executive Leadership Committee with two key executive appointments. With these strategic hires, the company aims to strengthen its market position, expand its global presence, and foster a high-performing, engaged workforce. Alan Quéméneur has been appointed Chief Growth Officer (CGO), tasked with driving business transformation, customer engagement,
Read moreUCIMA heads to Algeria and Uzbekistan
UCIMA,the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association, which will take part in two major international trade events in Algeria and Uzbekistan to promote the Italian packaging machinery. From April 7 to 10, UCIMA will attend Djazagro, the leading trade fair for the food industry in North Africa, held in Algiers. UCIMA will
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Aliplast expands in recycled PET with the acquisition of Gurit Italia
Aliplast has acquired Gurit Italia’s PET recycling plant, located in the Carmignano di Brenta (PD) facility: a strategic operation that will increase the company’s production capacity by approximately 15,000 additional tons of recycled PET per year. This acquisition is part of the broader strategy of the company controlled by Herambiente, part
Read moreMitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Tokyo) has decided to withdraw from the PET bottle business
Background to the decision: The PET bottle business offers an array of products to meet various needs related mainly to the packaging of condiments and alcoholic beverages. However, the business is experiencing significant pressure on its profitability from the recent sharp rise in raw material and logistics costs. Despite the company’s
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Reichmuth & Co finances bottle-to-bottle PET recycling plant in England
Reichmuth Infrastructure, on behalf of its SFDR Article 9 fund and one of its mandates, is financing the construction of a PET recycling plant in Ellesmere Port (UK). The plant will be located in the Plastic Park at Protos, an energy and resource management hub located in the North West of
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