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In Bruchsal, Germany, Refresco has been using Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser technology for more than a year. The system, designed for PET bottle lightweighting, is reported to enhance efficiency in packaging line operations. When Refresco sought to lightweight their 1.5L PET bottle while maintaining consistent, top-quality performance, the new development for the
Read moreOrigin Materials announced an organisational realignment and cost-containment measures as proactive steps to strengthen its cash position and capital resources for PET cap commercialisation. These actions are intended to help the company achieve an Adjusted EBITDA run-rate breakeven in 2027. “We are closer now than ever before to successful delivery of
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Circular Plastics Company (CPC) is a PET recycling company producing recycled PET flakes and food‑grade rPET pellets for both the domestic Vietnamese market and export to European markets. Demand for recycled PET is rising rapidly as manufacturers seek to cut emissions and increase the share of recycled content in their products.
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Reed – Societe Generale Group, the majority stakeholder of Infinite Loop Europe, announces the selection of the BASF Schwarzheide site in Germany for the development of the first European recycling facility operated by Infinite Loop Europe. This marks a milestone in the company’s ambition to build a large scale PET &
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CCL Label, a global leader in specialty label and packaging solutions, announces the expansion of its operations in Tibi, Spain, enhancing local production of high-performance Shrink Sleeves and In-Mould Labels (IML) to serve brand-driven food & beverage markets with printing solutions, compliance, and sustainability. Locally produced in Spain and globally backed
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Britannia Industries Limited, one of India’s leading food companies, selected Sidel to deliver its first-ever aseptic PET packaging line for its dairy drinks portfolio. This strategic partnership aims to enable Britannia to scale its dairy beverage brand presence under the Winkin’ Cow portfolio. Britannia entered the dairy drinks business in 2018, with
Read morePTI has relocated its European headquarters to Luxembourg. According to the company, the move is intended to support its activities in the European packaging market and to provide a modern facility for technical services, customer collaboration and training. PTI also cites Luxembourg’s central location and logistics connections as factors in the
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Under the topic “Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CCU and Recycling”, the AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 will take place on March 4–5, 2026 in Cologne, Germany, and online. The international conference will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the transition towards a circular and sustainable chemical
Read moreBariq has expanded its operations into Saudi Arabia with the establishment of a recycling facility in Jeddah operating under the name Creative Recycling World. The move represents the company’s latest regional expansion and is claimed to strengthen its presence in the Gulf market. According to the company, the Jeddah plant will
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Japan’s Ministries of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have granted the first design certifications under the Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act, marking the practical launch of the country’s new framework to promote recyclable product design. A total of 41 products were certified across several categories,
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As China embarks on the first year of its “15th Five-Year Plan,” a dynamic blueprint for innovation and high-quality development in the plastics and rubber industries is set to unfold at CHINAPLAS 2026. The Plan emphasises cultivating emerging and future industries, expanding high-level openness, and advancing intelligent, green, and integrated development.
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