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Aldi has introduced 100% recycled plastic (rPet) in some of its own-brand washing up liquid bottles. The move, which applies to its standard Magnum washing up liquid, as well as its Antibacterial and 1 litre Magnum Classic variants – excluding the caps and labels – is rolling out into stores nationwide.
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The Alpla Group and Re-Purpose have announced a strategic partnership that will advance sustainable packaging solutions and strengthen the feedstock value chain of Alpla’s very first PET recycling facility in Africa. Alpla is investing 60 million euros in the construction of a state-of-the-art recycling plant in Ballito in the South African
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Cooperation between Lindner Washtech and Erema delivers consistent quality in post-consumer recycling. How to achieve consistent recycled pellet quality in plastics recycling by exchanging data between the extruder and washing system, and how intelligent energy management reduces costs, was revealed at IFAT in Munich by the Erema Group and Lindner. This
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With three important improvements KHS has qualified its modular Innofill PET DRV filler for faster and even more effective filling of still and carbonated beverages into PET bottles with the usual reliable standard of quality – even under extreme conditions. Normally used with a stretch blow moulder in a duo block
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Digitalisation has been an integral part of the Engel portfolio strategy for many years. A wide selection of digital products inside the machine and on a flexible online production portal are already providing benefits to users in terms of costs, quality and energy consumption. Beyond optimising production, digital solutions help Engel
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LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical industry, launches Polybatch Effects Frost masterbatches to transform PET packaging with a matte frost effect. The new masterbatches are available in two distinct styles. The solution can be seamlessly integrated with various colours to achieve a high-end, sophisticated look, says the company. The Polybatch
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In beverage bottling plants, the process of closing the containers constitutes a point of crucial importance for the product’s overall quality. In order to meet stringent quality standards and keep pace with innovative improvements like tethered caps and lightweighting while simultaneously upgrading the existing methods, Krones has developed a 360° closure
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The global Alpla Group is setting the course for further growth in injection moulding by establishing the ALPLAinject division. By strategically concentrating all injection moulding expertise and capacity under this brand, the plastic packaging specialist is increasing efficiency, speeding up the market launch of new products and unlocking new market segments.
Read moreAs per the latest report by Imarc Group, the global PET bottle market size reached US$ 44.1 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach US$ 60.3 billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% during 2024-2032. The market is influenced by the global effort to reduce plastic
Read moreOrigin Materials, Inc. announced its first-quarter financial results, emphasising progress toward profitability driven by its PET caps and closures business. The company reported quarterly revenue of $6.8 million generated by its supply chain activation program and joint development agreements. The company also made significant progress in commercialising its caps and closures
Read moreNPE 2024 wrapped up a significant week with a substantial turnout, reinforcing its status as a prominent event in the plastics sector in the Americas. With over 50,000 registrants, the show garnered considerable interest from industry stakeholders. This year’s edition saw a notable influx of newcomers, with 63% of attendees experiencing
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