PLASTICS recognises Bioplastics Week, releases the impact of circularity: Biobased and Compostable Plastics

9 Oct 20249 Oct 2024 Heike Fischer 731 Views 1 min read

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released The Impact of Circularity: Biobased and Compostable Plastics as part of the recognition of its ninth-annual Bioplastics Week. The piece, authored by Brent Westbrook, Commercial Director of Mitsubishi Chemical Group, examines the positive environmental benefits provided by bioplastic materials. Mr Westbrook writes, “Imagine a

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K 2025 – The countdown is on

8 Oct 20248 Oct 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 692 Views 2 min read

Precisely one year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from October 8 to 15, 2025, with the exhibition space already fully booked. “Next year the Who’s Who of the plastics and rubber industries will be back again in Düsseldorf. We are

Bottles / Bottle Making Materials

Albertsons Companies launches Bee Lightly wines in 100% rPET

7 Oct 20247 Oct 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 849 Views 1 min read

Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced the launch of Bee Lightly , the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its unique flat bottle design crafted from 100% rPET. This approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on

Bottling / Filling

Twellium and Sidel join forces to build state-of-the-art packaging hub

4 Oct 20242 Oct 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 980 Views 1 min read

Twellium Industrial Company, West Africa’s fastest-growing manufacturing company, has partnered with Sidel to develop a new ultra-modern facility in Kumasi, Ghana – a greenfield project housing two complete PET packaging lines for still and carbonated beverages. Twellium Industrial Company (Twellium) specialises in the production of non-alcoholic beverages, including its flagship product,

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Bologna University and Sacmi renew their partnership

3 Oct 20242 Oct 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 762 Views 2 min read

Bologna University and Sacmi have renewed the Framework Agreement that sees them cooperate in areas ranging from research, innovation, technological development and scientific consultancy to higher education and careers guidance. The five-year protocol was signed on October 1st, by Dean Giovanni Molari and the President of Sacmi , Paolo Mongardi. This

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Change in the management board of the CHT group

2 Oct 20242 Oct 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 805 Views 1 min read

As of October 1, 2024, Dr Christian Rink took over the position of global CFO of the CHT Group held by Prof. Dr Klaus Müller on an interim basis. In this role, he will be responsible for Finance & Controlling, Information Technology, Digitalisation, Compliance Management and Project Management. From now on,

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APR launches new digital tool to celebrate 30 years of the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability

2 Oct 20241 Oct 2024 Heike Fischer 946 Views 3 min read

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently launched the new and improved APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability Digital Tool to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Widely recognised across the globe as the authority on plastics packaging design for recyclability, the APR Design Guide helps companies measure each aspect of a package

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Tomra appointed sole reverse vending solutions provider for upcoming deposit return scheme in Tasmania

1 Oct 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 870 Views 1 min read

Global reverse vending leader Tomra has been appointed as the sole reverse vending machine (RVM) solution provider for Tasmania’s “Recycle Rewards” deposit return system (DRS) as Australia gets set to become the first continent fully covered by deposit return. Tasmania’s deposit return system is set to begin in mid-2025. Tasmania will have a

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China Brew China Beverage 2024 – International Forum launch: embracing sustainability, innovation, and intelligent exploration

30 Sep 202430 Sep 2024 Heike Fischer 884 Views 3 min read

China Brew China Beverage 2024(CBB), an international exhibition for brewing and beverage production technology and equipment, will be held from October 28 to 31, 2024, at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The CBB 2024 International Forum continues to offer a comprehensive communication platform for professionals within the beverage and liquid food

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Novapet acquires Enso from GED Capital

27 Sep 202427 Sep 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 1199 Views 1 min read

Samca Group has announced the acquisition of the packaging company Envases Soplados (Enso), which has been owned by the private equity manager GED Capital since January 2018. Founded in 1989 and with 3 plants in Andújar (Jaén), Marinha Grande and Lordelo-Guimarães (Portugal), Enso is the Spanish leader in packaging solutions and

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Carbios and Selenis collaborate on producing sustainable PETG

26 Sep 202425 Sep 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 777 Views 1 min read

Carbios, a pioneer in the development and industrialisation of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and Selenis, a leading supplier of high-quality specialty polyester solutions, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate in the production of PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol). By leveraging Carbios’ enzymatic depolymerisation

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