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Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) calls upon the EU to maintain the ambition to achieve a genuine circularity for plastics by driving the competitiveness and innovation of the EU plastics industry. On their run for a circular EU, the European institutions will face a decisive moment during the 2024-2029 term to continue to
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After a four year break, the Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) 2023 took place from 22nd to 24th of November at the Shanghai New International Expo Center and welcomed visitors from China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Europe. Swop was jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co, Ltd.
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Advancements in heat recovery, refrigerant dryers, and intelligent network control Complementing their PET compressor range, Boge is launching three new product lines. Using its heat recovery technology, 94% of energy can be reclaimed, according to the company, whilst their sustainable refrigerant dryers ensure constant dew points. Finally, Boge’s Airtelligence Provis 3
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ABC Compressors’ new Horizon Synchro machines are claimed to offer improved efficiency, energy usage, remote monitoring and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). ABC Compressors, which was founded in Eibar, North-East Spain, in 1943, began exporting its equipment in the 1950s and now has a presence in over 130 countries across
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Following the company’s 150th anniversary celebrations in 2020, Atelier Francois has another milestone to celebrate: Fifteen years ago, the renowned oil-free compressor manufacturer extended its reach into the Middle East. Their venture, located in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in Dubai, initially targeted the “traditional” Greater Middle-East. However, in 2019,
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On October 18 and 19, November 2023, Sacmi Imola hosted Green & Digital, a global networking event to discuss the sector’s present and future prospects. With contributions from international experts, focusing on the main technological and market trends, with an in-depth look at new solutions and services developed in Sacmi departments
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Aloxe inaugurates its new recycled PET plastic manufacturing plant in Messein, France On November 16, 2023, Aloxe inaugurated its new production facility for recycled PET plastic in Messein (Meurthe-et-Moselle) in the presence of an audience of 150 people made up of politicians, customers, employees and friends. Aloxe’s €25 million investment in
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It’s Saturday. Motivated by the fact that the Middle East Roadshow is finally getting underway, I make my way to Vienna Airport, from where I’m heading to Dubai with a stopover in Istanbul. Despite Vienna’s excellent public transport infrastructure, I decide to take an Uber, as it has been snowing so
Read moreFrom 19 to 22 March 2024, intralogistics specialists at Anuga FoodTec will present innovative solutions for a fully automated supply chain in the food industry. Not only racking storage and retrieval vehicles and shuttle systems for pallets will be presented on the Cologne fairgrounds, but also a new generation of autonomous
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Husky Technologies celebrated the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art service center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA on November 30 with an official ribbon cutting ceremony event. This strategic investment comes as Husky celebrates its 70th year anniversary, confirming an ongoing commitment to service excellence and innovation. Tony Black, Husky’s President of
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Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialised and sustainable material solutions and services, announced its OnColor, Smartbatch, and ColorMatrix colourants and additives produced at the Tangerang site are now certified to comply with Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Regulation 33/2014 by the Council of Ulama, Indonesia. This expands the Halal certification already
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