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Gian De Belder, Principal Scientist Sustainable Packaging R&D, says that P&G is delighted to have become a member of Petcore Europe. The group would address a number of important issues in the industry such as difficult-to-recycle PET packaging (e.g. heavy coloured and opaque bottles), improve sorting efficiencies after collection and work
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The annual PET Day has taken place on October 1, 2015 in Artimino, Italy. Organised by GSI Global Service International, decision makers, global purchasers and consultant firms met in the villa to debate the present and the future of polyester at the 13th edition of the PET Day. 150 attendees represented
Read moreCalifornian water bottler Arrowhead today announced it will expand its use of recycled content to many of "100% Mountain Spring Water" bottles by the end of 2016. The company claims that this will increase its use of recycled content by 38% and will ensure that most of its bottle sizes contain
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In 2015, Athena has improved its PET machinery through reduced lock-to-lock time, optimised post-mould transfer and cooling, improved energy efficiency, and better access for operation and maintenance. In detail, this means features like a post-mould cooling operation via flow-balanced air and water circuits for optimised thermal distribution and increased flow capacity
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Italian machine manufacturer Sacmi presents its digital cap printing system "Colora Cap" developed by subsidiary company Intesa. Colora Cap is an on-cap printing system which allows high definition cap decoration on the line without the need of caps stocking. Also, it lets users change the decoration in real time without affecting
Read morePlastipak acquired APPE on 1st July, 2015 creating a single European entity comprising 14 production plants in 12 different countries. The move has augmented Plastipak’s position in Europe and compliments its other regional businesses in North America, South America, and the recent expansion in China. This year Plastipak is marking its
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The KHS Group began building a new production shop at its site in Hamburg, Germany. With it Group companies KHS Corpoplast GmbH and KHS Plasmax GmbH will gain an extra 2,500m². On a site measuring 54,000m² in the suburb of Meiendorf the company will then have around 23,000m² of floor space.
Read moreWeener Plastic Packaging Group (WPPG), headquartered in Germany, has acquired the shares of its joint venture partner Globalpack and currently owns 100% of Weener Globalpack Indústria Plástica Ltda in Jaraguá, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant produces plastic packaging components for deodorants and antiperspirants. The company has been renamed and will operate
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On the eve of the FachPack 2015 in Nuremberg, Krones was awarded the German Packaging Prize for its "Bevkeg" packaging idea in the beverage sales package category. The Bevkeg is a concept in the market for non-returnable PET beverage kegs. Depending on the output class involved, it can be supplied in
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At this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing 2015 in Dubai, ADM’s business unit Wild will showcase products based on natural ingredients adapted to specific market requirements. The portfolio for the trade fair includes flavours for carbonated soft drinks, functional still drinks, malt beverages and energy drinks as well as colours from natural sources.
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The 2nd NAPET (North America PET Resin Trade, Recycling & Packaging) conference will be held in Napa Valley, California, on 2-4 November, 2015, with an agenda focused on PET imports into the US and its implications on pricing, increase in PET recycling rates as well as emergence of new packaging designs
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