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As of April 1, 2024, Eva Baumann takes over the position of CEO of CHT. Together with Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller, who acts as CFO, she forms the management of the internationally active Group. Until 2020, Eva Baumann had worked successfully for many years in a leading global company in the
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High energy costs and cheap primary raw materials posed challenges for the recycling industry in 2023. Nevertheless, PET to PET Recycling Österreich GmbH in Müllendorf was able to maintain the recycling volume at a similarly high level compared to the previous year at 32,283 tons, around 1.3 billion bottles (2022: 32,900
Read moreRecyclers recovered just over five billion pounds of post-consumer plastic for recycling in the United States (U.S.) in 2022 with the vast majority staying in North America to be processed and remanufactured into new products, according to new data released by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), ISRI, and the U.S.
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After a 6-year absence, Chinaplas is ready to make a strong comeback to Shanghai on April 23-26, 2024, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. To mark this special occasion, Chinaplas – Ready to Roll at Shanghai Kick-off Gala was held in Shanghai on March 28.
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Retal PA is the first US facility for multinational plastic packaging producer Retal Industries, with a further 12 factories across Europe all focused on developing and manufacturing preforms, closures and films. Based in Donora, the 11-line production site is efficiently managed by a dedicated team of industry experts, with considerable investment
Read moreAverage EU PET beverage bottles’ recycled content rate reached 24%, yet more work is needed to achieve the 2025 EU targets 2022 was an unprecedented year for the PET and rPET value chains, as shown in the latest report. Despite extreme uncertainty, figures show advancement in the market. However, the disparities
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The industrial automation company And&Or, headquartered in Palomares del Río, Spain, announced the acquisition of Icebel, a leading Portuguese company specialising in machinery and technologies for the glass Industry. This operation reflects the continued growth and expansion of the And&Or Group in the market, further solidifying its position as a leader
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Flexblow, South Hall, Level 1 – Booth S16107 Flexblow, a leading manufacturer specialising in stretch blow moulding equipment, is gearing up to exhibit its solutions across various industries. The SBM equipment manufactured by the Lithuanian company is claimed to be versatile and to provide an extensive range of capabilities, including the
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PET Technologies, South Hall, Level 1 – Booth S11058 Bottle Zone PET Technologies made its debut at the NPE exhibition in 2018, when it presented its APF-3002 blow moulding machine. Six years on from its first appearance, it is returning to the National Plastics Exhibition where it will showcase its latest
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Maca Engineering, West Building, Level 2 – Booth W921C Expo Hall Maca Engineering – Arol Group, headquartered in Italy, specialises in manufacturing and globally supplying a comprehensive range of automatic machines and complete lines for the production and assembly of aluminium and plastic caps and closures. Each machine is tailored to
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ABC Compressors South Hall, Level 1 – Booth S19106 Bottle Zone ABC Compressors, a global leading provider of compressed air and gas solutions, is set to unveil its latest advancements at NPE. With a steadfast focus on energy efficiency and reliability, the company has introduced two transformative products that promise to
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