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Aptar Closures recently introduced to the market is Future Disc Top, a fully recyclable* closure that was also made to withstand the rough e-commerce journey to provide peace of mind to brands and consumers. Intended for the beauty and personal care categories, Future Disc Top is claimed to stand out on
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Bericap is investing in a new plant in Kunshan that reflects the latest standards and increases production capacity by 50% to help it more effectively cater to customer demand. This marks the next milestone for the leading global manufacturer of plastic and aluminium closures in its international growth strategy – enabling
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For the first time in the European lubricants industry, two key players – Total Energies and Bericap – have joined forces to develop a new closure incorporating 50% postconsumer recycled plastic (PCR). This closure, meeting DIN 60 standards for lubricants, will be used for Total Energies Lubrifiants’ 20-liter premium lubricant cans
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Beyond Plastic has introduced a biodegradable plastic bottle cap made from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biopolymer created using bacteria fermentation. The new cap is claimed to look, feel, and perform just like traditional petroleum-based plastic caps but to be recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable – even in the most sensitive conditions. “We believe
Read moreHusky Technologies is exhibiting for the first time at the China International Beverage Industry Science and Technology Exhibition (CBST2024) taking place in Shanghai, China. At the booth, located in Hall 1, Stand #1C03, Husky is exhibiting its latest technologies, solutions, and services to enable regional beverage packaging producers to be more
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Avient Corporation, a provider of specialided and sustainable materials solutions and services, is pleased to announce it is extending its Gravi-Tech REC Recycled Formulations portfolio with a grade containing up to 60% ocean-bound plastic waste in addition to recycled fillers, making the total recycled content as high as 98%. The new
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Pelliconi & C. S.p.A., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of closures for food and beverage, officially announced on January 19, 2024 the acquisition of production assets from Novembal, a leading company specialised in the design and production of plastic caps. This operation represents a significant step for Pelliconi in pursuing
Read moreKrones is close to sign an agreement regarding the acquisition of 100% of Netstal Maschinen AG (Netstal) from KraussMaffei. Based in Naefels, Switzerland, Netstal is a leading supplier of injection moulding machines to the beverage market (PET preforms and caps) as well as to the medical and thin-wall packaging market. The
Read moreThe conference, being held in Brussels from 7-8 February 2024, will take place against the background of the finalisation of the EU’s landmark Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Day One will consider the impact that the regulation will have on businesses operating both upstream and downstream, with industry experts and
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Rottneros AB, a Swedish-based manufacturer and supplier of pulp, is now investing in Blue Ocean Closures and becoming a co-owner of the Swedish startup developing proprietary fiber-based packaging materials. In just two years, Blue Ocean Closures AB has developed technology to produce fiber-based closures for consumer packaging at large scale aiming to replace
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The international manufacturer of caps and closures United Caps reported that the company have been awarded Gold at the inaugural Save Food Design Awards held at the Shanghai World of Packaging event (Swop 23) for its Bump Cap product, developed in collaboration with Mimica. Astrid Hoffmann-Leist, United Caps’ Chief innovation and
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