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Sidel has officially opened a new office in Phoenix, Ikeja (Lagos), to strengthen its presence across West Africa. The new office will serve as a regional hub for project management, engineering, after-sales services, and customer engagement, bringing Sidel closer to its customers in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and neighbouring markets. “West
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Circular Plastics Company (CPC) has chosen Italian technology from Sorema, a global leader in the manufacturing of plastic recycling plants, for its new line in Vietnam. The line, inaugurated on June 10, 2025, is designed for PET recycling and incorporates advanced technologies. Fully operational for several weeks, it delivers a production
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Indian preform and plastic packaging manufacturer Magpet Polymer Pvt Ltd has commissioned Herbold Meckesheim with another PET bottle washing line.Indroneel Goho, President & CEO of Magpet Polymers Pvt Ltd, visited Herbold at K 2025 to sign the contract. The new washing line is an extension of the bottle-to-bottle recycling plant that
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RecyClass officially released its Sorting Process Certification, introducing a pioneering framework that meets the input requirements for food-contact recycled plastics in line with Regulation (EU) Nº 2022/1616. Starting in early 2026, sorting centres and downstream waste traders involved in preparing waste for plastic recycling processes will have the opportunity to apply
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Injection moulding machine manufacturer ENGEL acquired its long-standing partner Trexel Inc., headquartered in Massachusetts, USA in early October. Trexel is globally recognised for the development and commercialisation of MuCell technology, a microcellular foaming process in injection moulding. With this acquisition, the company intends to gain the stability and long-term perspective needed
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Axium Packaging, a packaging manufacturer for multinational consumer product companies, is celebrating the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Brampton, Ontario. The 227,000-square-foot manufacturing facility is the third Ontario location for Axium, which was founded in the province in 2010. The new Brampton facility positions Axium to deliver faster, more
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Krones AG has been honoured with the German Sustainability Award (in German abbreviated to DNP) in the “Machinery manufacturing companies” category. With this recognition, the company underlines its role as a responsible technology provider for the beverage and food industry, sending out a strong signal for the future of the entire
Read moreThe High Court in Ireland has approved the examiner’s scheme of arrangement for Wellman International, paving the way for a new ownership structure. The decision means that Indorama Ventures has achieved its aim of finding a new investor for the Irish operations, while preserving employment at the Mullagh-based recycling specialist. Under
Read moreThe recent shutdown of Vernon-based PET recycler rPlanet Earth should serve as a wake-up call to policymakers in California and across the country, according to a recent statement from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR). The organization notes that rPlanet Earth represented around 4% of the nation’s rPET capacity, and that
Read moreNatural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe proudly launch the ‘DRS Playbook: Everything you need to know about developing, financing and operating Deposit Return Schemes. This comprehensive guide, commissioned by OLHC Consultants, is designed to support the implementation of effective Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) across Europe. This Playbook
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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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