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Breaking away from the conventional cylindrical shape, Sidel has introduced Nitro Square – a distinctive, high-performance bottle design for still water using liquid nitrogen dosing. “The nitrogen-dosed water bottle market is largely dominated by cylindrical forms, as this is the natural shape created by the internal pressure of the bottle’s contents,”
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US olive oil producer Pompeian has introduced a new packaging format for its extra virgin olive oil range. The “Pompeian Squeeze” bottle is made from flexible, recyclable PET and has been developed to make dosing and handling easier for consumers while reducing mess and waste. The bottle features a no-drip, better-grip
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Biffa has completed a transaction to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform – an established UK PET preform and bottle manufacturer. This acquisition creates an end-to-end circular PET packaging business ahead of the 2027 launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme which is set to drive an increase in
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CCL Label, a global leader in speciality label and packaging solutions, launched a sustainable product portfolio dedicated to the dairy market, in line with the goals of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This tailor-made portfolio aims to support dairy brands in transitioning to packaging that is designed for
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Coca-Cola in Hong Kong, represented by The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola, has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing beverage packaging waste by recycling locally collected plastic bottles into new ones. The initiative leverages the advanced recycling facility supported by the Coca-Cola System in Hong Kong. As Hong Kong
Read moreHillenbrand, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds in an all-cash transaction valued at $32.00 per share, equating to an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion. The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 37% over Hillenbrand’s unaffected
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– Winners of the First Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East & Africa Announced The outstanding success of the third edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa in Dubai has firmly established it as the region’s premier event for all those engaged in the circular and sustainable use of
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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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Malaysia-based Hiroyuki Industries (M) Sdn Bhd has implemented Sikora’s optical inspection system, the PURITY CONCEPT V, for the inspection and analysis of rPET material. Integrated into the company’s quality control laboratory, the system is used to inspect rPET samples before shipment. It automatically detects visual defects such as black specks, discolourations,
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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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“The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible” as a motto put into practice – sector boasts innovative power, responsibility and a sense of departure. K 2025, the most relevant trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry worldwide, drew to a successful close on 15 October 2025 after 8
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