Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 reaches milestone with the validation of its first prototype detection sorting unit

14 Sep 202114 Sep 2021 Heike Fischer 1210 Views 1 min read

Following last week’s partnership announcement, the Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 has reached its first milestone with the successful validation of the project’s first prototype detection sorting unit. Developed by the machine vendor Pellenc ST and the digital watermarks technology provider Digimarc, the prototype, which combines the digital watermarks technology and

Labelling Recycling

Wash-off adhesive has been approved by Returpack and Infinitum for PET bottle recycling

13 Sep 202113 Sep 2021 Gabriele Kosmehl 3047 Views 1 min read

In Scandinavia, demand for labels that enable PET recycling is growing and new regulations are prioritising this type of packaging over glass. However, labelling technology for PET beverage bottles must follow guidelines established by the bottle deposit systems Returpack in Sweden and Infinitum in Norway. Avery Dennison’s WB0030 wash-off adhesive has

News

Consequences of a call for a 30% mandatory recycled content target for plastic packaging

10 Sep 202110 Sep 2021 Heike Fischer 999 Views 3 min read

Plastic packaging manufacturers in Europe are committed to the European Commission’s circular economy targets. The use of recycled plastics in packaging reduces dependence on fossil raw materials and thus CO2 emissions in packaging production. We strongly believe that the objective to increase the recycled content in packaging in order to reach

Capping / Closures Events

Bericap presents sustainable closures at Fachpack

10 Sep 20219 Sep 2021 Gabriele Kosmehl 2001 Views 2 min read

Visitors to this year’s Fachpack 2021 can discover consumer and climate friendly closures with enhanced tamper-proof designs at the Bericap exhibition booth no. 418 in hall 6. Bericap is one of the leading global manufacturers of plastic and aluminum closures. At the packaging industry trade fair in Nuremberg from September 28

Bottles / Bottle Making Capping / Closures Packaging / Palletising Preform Production

North America: plastics machinery shipments slowed in the second quarter

9 Sep 20218 Sep 2021 Gabriele Kosmehl 2813 Views 2 min read

The Plastics Industry Association announced shipments of primary plastics machinery (injection moulding and extrusion) in North America decreased for the second consecutive quarter according to the statistics compiled and reported by the association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES). The preliminary estimate of shipment value from reporting companies totaled $320.9 million in

Companies News

Sidel adjusts equipment prices due to rising raw material costs

8 Sep 20218 Sep 2021 Heike Fischer 1170 Views 1 min read

The global pandemic has affected the packaging solution industry by leading to a significant price increase and shortage of raw materials and components used in packaging equipment. To compensate for the rising costs and continue to provide the highest quality solutions, Sidel is implementing a commodity-induced price adjustment on its equipment

Events

Icis PET Value Chain Virtual Conference

7 Sep 20217 Sep 2021 Gabriele Kosmehl 1529 Views 1 min read

The 8th Icis PET Value Chain Conference will take place virtually onSeptember 8-9, from 8.30am to 4pm BST. The conference will offer a 360-degree view of PET value chain market dynamics, expert insight, and actionable strategies. The virtual event will be an opportunity to network, gain essential information and provide a

Companies Recycling

Coca-Cola: two first carbon neutral manufacturing sites in Europe, new PET recycling plant in Australia

7 Sep 20216 Sep 2021 Gabriele Kosmehl 1487 Views 3 min read

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is announcing that two of its manufacturing sites have been certified as carbon neutral. The sites at Jordbro in Sweden and Vilas del Turbón in Spain are CCEP’s first carbon neutral sites, and are part of a pilot programme that aims for at least six CCEP sites

People

Engel appoints new Managing Director in Mexico

6 Sep 20213 Sep 2021 Gabriele Kosmehl 2074 Views 1 min read

Emilio López has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Engel de Mexico SA de CV. He succeeds Peter Auinger, who retired on 1st September 2021. Emilio López brings extensive experience of sales and management in the plastics and chemicals industries to his new role. After studying plastics engineering in

Recycling

Microfilament textiles made from post-consumer recycled PET

3 Sep 20212 Sep 2021 Gabriele Kosmehl 1489 Views 1 min read

With Evolon RE, Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is offering its customers a more sustainable version of its high-performance microfilament textiles. Evolon RE is manufactured from an average of 70% recycled polyester, which the company makes by recycling post-consumer PET bottles in-house. The material is available for various applications, including high-tech wiping

Bottling / Filling News

Digital process automation: GEA’s new-generation valve control tops enhance operational safety

2 Sep 20212 Sep 2021 Heike Fischer 2451 Views 3 min read

The market launch of the GEA T.VIS M-20 control top in September 2021: The new T.VIS M-20 controls and monitors process and CIP operations. It will be deployable as standard in more than 80% of all hygienic applications in the food, dairy, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. To accommodate the rapid rise