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Processing rPET in thin wall injection moulding

17 June 2022
Events, Machinery
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In cooperation with partners ALPLA Group, Brink and IPB Printing, ENGEL is presenting a quantum leap for the packaging industry at K 2022. For the first time, thin-walled containers made…Read more →

Indorama Ventures completes acquisition of PET packaging business in Vietnam

24 April 2022
Circular Economy

New presence in Vietnam expands IVL’s offering to major customers across the region Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, completed the acquisition of Ngoc Nghia…Read more →

Berry’s New Syrup Bottle Satisfies Growing Market Sector

27 January 2022
Recyclability

Berry M&H has launched a 250ml PET bottle for syrups to meet growing consumer demand for the creation of flavoured drinks in the home. The new bottle provides a convenient…Read more →

Agr Process Pilot Provides “Technical Safeguard” as Eckes-Granini Shifts to 100% rPET Bottles

26 January 2022
Recyclability

Automated Blowmolder Control System Eases Transition for German Juice Maker The Agr Process Pilot® Automated Blowmolder Control system operating on Line 2 of Eckes-Granini’s bottle-making and filling plant in Fallingbostel,…Read more →

WorldStar Award 2022 for school milk packaging made from 100% rPET

20 January 2022
Recyclability

New year, new accolade: The World Packaging Organisation has announced the winners of the WorldStar Awards 2022. Among them was a joint project between Austria’s school milk producers and three…Read more →

Michelle Bryson named Global Sustainable Packaging Leader for BW Packaging Systems

17 January 2022
Circular Economy, Events, Recyclability

Packaging development expert to drive sustainable solutions within the business and with customers. BW Packaging Systems, the packaging equipment arm of Barry-Wehmiller, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle…Read more →

Competek’s packaging optimization is a service designed to improve lightweight and recycled PET solutions

11 January 2022
Circular Economy, Headlines

Established in June 2021 by PET Engineering and COMEP, Competek boasts a Packaging team of 10 people whose knowledge and expertise, gained over twenty years, has enabled the company to…Read more →

Waddington Europe Launches Pioneering Mono-Material Recyclable Meat Tray

11 January 2022
Recyclability

Novolex division introduces a new tray for meat, fish and poultry products that doesn’t require a polyethylene layer or adhesive coating. Leading European thermoforming packaging specialist Waddington® Europe, a division of…Read more →

Sustainable, high quality food packaging solutions for vegan food

10 January 2022
Recyclability

The explosion of vegan food and drink has rocketed the sector to new heights over recent years, a trend which is set to continue in the New Year as Veganuary…Read more →

EREMA enters a new dimension with large-scale recycling plants

15 December 2021
Machinery

Production capacity up to 40,000 tonnes per year As the demand for recycled plastics grows, so does the size of the machines. This applies to the processing of polyolefins as…Read more →

Could switching to rPET help save our oceans?

9 December 2021
Headlines, Recyclability

It’s estimated that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an additional 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste in the form of disposable face coverings. This, combined with the eight million…Read more →

From PET bottles straight to food contact grade r-PET packaging

2 December 2021
Circular Economy, Recyclability

AMUT’s strategic partnership with EREMA contributes to accelerate the transition towards a greener world In summer 2021, EREMA in collaboration with AMUT has finalized the installation and commissioning of ALTO…Read more →