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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
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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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PetStar was selected as an official partner of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, UNESCO’s campaign to highlight engineering achievements around the world. The appointment as an official partner is part of a year-long global campaign that will include events, audiovisual productions, articles and news stories highlighting engineering achievements around the
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Sidel’s Octeville site has been awarded the Gold Medal by sustainability assessors, EcoVadis following a comprehensive review of its supply chain strategy at both local and corporate-group level. The company was positioned in the top five per cent of reporting companies in 2024 by EcoVadis. Sidel partnered with EcoVadis in 2017
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag North America has revealed its next leadership development. Effective April 1, 2025, Liam Burns assumes the role of President, bringing extensive industry experience and a strong vision for the company’s future. Liam Burns has been with Sumitomo (SHI) Demag for the past two years, serving as Senior Manager
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With the opening of a new production site in Querétaro, Mexico, Engel is strengthening its market presence in the Americas and expanding regional manufacturing capacities. The goal is to offer customers in North and South America faster delivery times and greater availability of injection moulding machines. With the newly acquired plant,
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