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BASF has teamed up with Endress+Hauser and TechnoCompound as well as the Universities of Bayreuth and Jena to study how the mechanical recycling of plastics can be improved. With funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the SpecReK project aims to reliably and precisely identify the composition
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SyntheticGestalt KK, Asahi Quality and Innovations, Ltd., a research subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., and Institute of Science Tokyo have commenced research on an AI-powered PET bottle recycling technology called “Bio-Recycling” which was starting in the second half of 2024. This project aims to establish new standards for PET bottle
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ALPS Inspection,is a global manufacturer of non-destructive, in-line leak inspection equipment for empty plastic containers of all sizes, shapes, and materials. ALPS Inspection proudly announces the launch of its new BottleStop tester. Designed to meet the evolving needs of blow moulding manufacturers, BottleStop offers unmatched versatility and reliability in a streamlined,
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Effective from 1 January 2025, Reto Bamert, currently Head of Global Sales at Otto Systems, will take over as Head of the PET Division at Otto Hofstetter AG. He will succeed Stefan Zatti, who has held the position on an interim basis and will now return to focusing on his roles
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EPBP strongly encourages the use of the EPBP Design for Recycling guidelines, also for PET bottles that are in contact with non-food products, such as home and personal care products, to further improve the ability to recycle PET bottles in closed loop. Moreover, EPBP acknowledges that food grade recycled PET, manufactured
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He succeeds Mauro Fenzi, whose tenure ended on 31st December 2024. A 49-year-old electronics engineer, Mr Grandi has been with Sacmi almost 25 years. During that time, he has displayed outstanding technical and managerial skills, most notably in mechatronics and industrial automation On 1st January, Andrea Grandi took on the role
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The plastic value chain is hit by a strong recession caused by persisting issues such as increased imports of non-EU recycled plastics, reduced investments in domestic raw materials production and recycling, as well as a lack of demand for EU-virgin and recycled plastics. Eighteen industry stakeholders across the plastic value chain
Read moreCarbios, a pioneer in the development and industrialisation of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, is postponing the construction of its PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville for 6 to 9 months due to delayed funding pending completion of additional financing under satisfactory conditions. Carbios’ ambition is
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The PETplanet Team wishes you a joyful festive season and a fantastic start to the new year, 2025! Thank you for your support throughout the year. Our office will be closed for the holidays, and we’ll reopen on January 2, 2025. We look forward to connecting with you in the new
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The “Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Patent Landscape Report 2024” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report presents a comprehensive patent landscape for PET technologies, analysing 12,932 patents spanning from 2005 to 2023. Recent trends indicate moderate but steady growth in patent filings, with a notable increase in pending patents, reflecting strong
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Origin Materials announced the production of PET caps with new features as commercial qualification continues. The latest caps were produced at the company’s partner’s facility in Germany on Origin’s CapFormer System, its proprietary system for manufacturing recyclable PET closures. The caps, made with recycled PET and designed for compatibility with the
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