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Toly and Eastman introduce a cosmetics compact made from modified PET Toly and Eastman have developed Gemini, a cosmetics compact produced with a new co-polyester from Eastman. The material combines recycled content with compatibility in existing PET recycling streams, offering a sustainable option for thick-wall compact packaging. Gemini is the first
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Additives for recycled plastics target consistency and quality improvements Kisuma Chemicals, a supplier of magnesium-based additives, has introduced a range of solutions for compounders and converters of recycled plastics. These include individual additives and synergistic blends designed to enhance product performance and consistency. Reported benefits include odour reduction, melt flow index
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Omnia Technologies attended drinktec as an end-to-end partner for beverage and life sciences. The company supports clients across the entire value chain, from design to the delivery of complete lines, through to after-sales services and digital support. At the heart of the showcase was ACMI, a global leader in complete bottling
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On 6 October, South Africa’s plastics recycling sector received a major boost with the official opening of Extrupet’s second PET bottle-to-bottle recycling facility — and the first of its kind in the Western Cape. Located at the company’s Propet plant in Cape Town, the new facility began commercial production in March
Read moreCARBIOS has published its half-year 2025 results, reaffirming its objective to build a PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with an updated timeline. As of 30 June 2025, the company reported a solid cash position of €72 million, providing a financial horizon of more than twelve months. Progress on the Longlaville
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At K 2025, ENGEL will demonstrate how precision, performance and circular economy principles align in a fully integrated production cell for thin-wall yoghurt cups made of PET. The application, developed for a global brand owner with a strong sustainability focus, uses a blend of 70% virgin PET and 30% food-grade rPET
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Technologies for B-to-B resin including chemical recycling & bio-chemical recycling by Rajesh Kumar Gera, Packaging & Recycling Consultant The Indian PET recycling industry had a turnover of ~ USD 560 million (~Rs 5 K Cr) in 20-21, which had increased to ~USD 900 million (Rs 8 K Cr+) in 24-25. India is
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From 8 to 15 October 2025, Düsseldorf will once again become the center of the global plastics and rubber industry as K 2025 opens its doors. Around 3,200 exhibitors from 66 countries are set to present pioneering solutions, forward-looking products and impressive machines in live operation. For eight days, the city
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28 Resins & additives MARKETsurvey Cap manufacturer & cap inspection 10/2025 Cap systems & cap moulds Preform production & inspection Preform systems & moulds Two stage SBM machinery Filling equipment Compressors Producing PET bottles requires vast amounts of compressed
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Axium Packaging, a packaging manufacturer for multinational consumer product companies, is celebrating the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Brampton, Ontario. The 227,000-square-foot manufacturing facility is the third Ontario location for Axium, which was founded in the province in 2010. The new Brampton facility positions Axium to deliver faster, more
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Krones AG has been honoured with the German Sustainability Award (in German abbreviated to DNP) in the “Machinery manufacturing companies” category. With this recognition, the company underlines its role as a responsible technology provider for the beverage and food industry, sending out a strong signal for the future of the entire
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