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SIPA Hall C6 – Booth 301 One monobloc for glass, PET, and refillable bottles SIPA’s Isotronic G filling monobloc is designed to accommodate the production of a variety of bottle types. Designed to handle single-use and refillable (refPET) PET bottles as well as glass bottles, it accommodates screw tops, crown caps,
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The funding of a state-of-the-art PET plastic recycling plant due to be built in the North West of England was supported by the UK’s leading independent authority on plastics recycling, RECOUP (Recycling of Used Plastics). The non-profit organisation worked with the PET recycler, Enviroo, to deliver a comprehensive validation of the
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One year after its launch, the Otto Systems Plastic Recovery Fund shows clear results on the ground. In partnership with rePurpose Global, it supports waste collection, recycling infrastructure and fair employment in rural Kerala, India. With 1,500 livelihoods supported and 225,000 kilograms of plastic recovered, the project shows how circularity works
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Versalis, Eni’s chemical company, and Acea Ambiente, a subsidiary of Acea operating in integrated waste management and energy recovery sectors, agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Adriano Alfani, CEO of Versalis, and Gabriele Di Cintio, CEO of Acea Ambiente. The agreement marks the beginning of a collaboration focused on
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Tray-to-tray recycling is becoming a recognized approach for advancing circularity in plastic packaging – especially for food-grade applications. Valerio Sama, Business Development Manager – Packaging at TOMRA Recycling, examines the latest developments in tray-to-tray recycling, detailing the challenges, technologies and market trends shaping its growth across the industry. Unlike bottle-to-bottle recycling,
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Under this agreement, Berlin Packaging has agreed to purchase PET 1881 caps from Origin Materials for sale and distribution to its broad customer base, which includes many of the world’s major beverage companies. The partnership brings together the innovative Origin PET cap product portfolio, beginning with the 1881 beverage closure, and
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31 MARKETsurvey 07+08/2025 Resins & additives Cap manufacturer & cap inspection Company name SIDE S.A Postal address Pol.Ind. Montguit, C/Llinars s/n, 08480 L’Ametlla del Valles, Barcelona, Spain +34 9384 630 51 Cap systems & cap moulds Telephone number
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PTI celebrates 40 years by revitalising the profile of its light Dromo bottle and raising awareness of its breadth of services Plastic Technologies, Inc (PTI) in 2025 celebrates the 40th anniversary of its foundation in 1985 by Thomas E. Brady, PhD, who led development of PET bottle technology from 1971 to
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Redefining blow mould design through precise kinematic integration and clever mechanics Reducing blowing pressures alone is insufficient for today’s demanding PET bottle production. Moldintec introduces a three-dimensional mould partition line for the petaloid base, precisely synchronised with the machine’s mechanical motion. This holistic engineering approach is claimed to achieve reliable low-pressure
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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, announced it has recycled more than 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011. This significant milestone underscores the company’s long-term commitment to circular economy practices and its sustained investment in global recycling infrastructure. With more than 20 recycling facilities across 11
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