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Researches from the Kyoto Institute of Technology in Japan isolated a novel bacterium that is enjoying PET as its major energy and carbon source. Ideonella sakaiensis 201-F6 uses two enzymes to break down the PET efficiently into its two environmentally benign monomers, terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. The species has been
Read more160 experts and leaders from the entire PET value chain in Europe and beyond met at the 2016 Petcore Europe sold-out conference in Brussels, Belgium on 23 February. Presented by high-level speakers from the industry as well as from the European institutions, the four conference themes Sustainability, Circular Economy, Innovation and
Read moreIn light of increasing integration along the entire production chain, the Emballage and Manutention exhibitions have confirmed their complementary nature by becoming All4Pack Paris, the global marketplace for Packaging, Processing, Printing & Handling. This marks a strategic move in response to buyers’ expectations and reinforces the event’s key position for the
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Shorter changeover times, lower energy costs and use of fewer resources: at the in-house KHS exhibition at the production site in Kleve, Germany, the company’s product innovations and further developments met with great interest. Under the motto of “Less is more” the systems provider presented its approach to greater economy and
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Klöckner Pentaplast will introduce a PET-based technology for yogurt packaging at Propak Africa 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. “clikPET” is said to embody full polystyrene functionality, complemented by good gas and water vapour barrier properties, transport shock-resistance and the ability to bend and click. This is said to achieve increased shelf-life
Read moreAs the result of a worldwide energy-saving programme, Sidel has supported Nestlé Waters in achieving reductions in its energy consumption at production sites in countries around the globe. Thus, the world’s leading producer of bottled water has achieved energy savings equivalent to the consumption of more than 20 ovens, representing savings
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Avery Dennison Corporation announced the appointment of Hassan Rmaile as the Global Vice President of R&D for its Materials Group effective immediately. He replaces Sjaak Elmendorp, who will be retiring from the company after 22 years of valued service. As global VP for R&D, Rmaile will oversee the Materials Group’s extensive
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Domino Printing Sciences has introduced a high-contrast, alkali-washable yellow coding ink. Compatible with the company’s A-Series i-Tech range of CIJ printers, the 2YL955i ink is designed for coding onto dark coloured bottles and has the ability to adhere to wet surfaces. The ink is particularly suited for use in returnable glass
Read moreKlöckner Pentaplast will highlight the company’s newest shrink label film, Pentalabel ClearFloat, at the AWA International Sleeve Label Conference, March 3-4 in Denver, Colorado, USA. These high performing floatable films are intended to satisfy the growing market need for films that meet the standards set by the recycling community, while providing
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Effective November 30th 2016, Peter Neumann, long-term chairman of the executive board of the Engel Group of Companies, withdraws from operational business after 35 years. “This step has been long planned on the occasion of my 60th birthday and is the result of a clear mutual agreement between myself and the
Read morePetainer Innopac Packaging, a joint venture between Petainer UK Holdings LTD and Innopac Containers Pvt Ltd, opened its new manufacturing facility close to the Mumbai region in India. The plant houses blow moulding equipment to manufacture the 20l bulk water cooler jar, petainerCooler, using preforms produced from Petainer’s manufacturing site in
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