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Global themes
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SANBWA
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Johannesburg
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South Africa
Opinion
SANBWA applauds plastics industry for commitment to recycling
South Africa’s plastic recycling industry was severely challenged but delivered figures that are to be applauded.
This is the opinion of South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) CEO, Charlotte Metcalf, who listed the major challenges as ongoing load-shedding, water shortages and…
This is the opinion of South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) CEO, Charlotte Metcalf, who listed the major challenges as ongoing load-shedding, water shortages and…
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Global themes
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Tetra Pak
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Pully
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Switzerland
DRS
Tetra Pak: Consumers ‘rewire’ priorities and take action on environment, waste and health
Consumer confusion risks undermining the UK Government’s flagship recycling policy, the Deposit Return Scheme, new research (1) from Tetra Pak has revealed.
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Business function
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PETnology Staff Writer
Blister Packaging
New report shows PET and rPET being considered as blister packaging PVC alternatives
Grand View Research have released a new report about the blister packaging market. The global blister packaging industry is expected to advance at 7.4% CAGR from 2020 to 2025.
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Business function
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Messe München
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Munich
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Germany
Exhibition
Drinktec 2022: Preparations are going according to plan
- High interest from exhibitors from Germany and international markets
- Booking status already at 90 percent
- drinktec TALK: Webinar series will offer up-to-date information on the main topics from December 2021
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Global themes
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WRAP
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Banbury
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United Kingdom
Report
UK Plastics Pact cuts plastic packaging by 10% and doubles recycled content
- UK Plastics Pact members have reduced problematic single-use plastic items by 46% and reduced the amount of packaging on supermarket shelves by 10% in the period 2018-2020.
- Recycled content has doubled in two years through Pact action, saving 140,000 tonnes of CO2e.
- Although in 2021 we’ve seen…
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Filling technology
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KHS
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Dortmund
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Germany
Block Systems
Serbian milk producer Imlek relies on an up-to-the-minute block system from KHS
In 2018 a big fire caused terrible damage to Serbian milk producer Imlek’s production site. One of the many items destroyed was a KHS aseptic filler, just six years old. When it came to procuring a replacement, the company again opted for the Dortmund systems supplier – and for a block system…
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Business function
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Mess Düsseldorf
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Düsseldorf
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Germany
Exhibition
Scientific Council of K 2022 convenes First Meeting
Valuable expert know-how for shaping the leading themes climate protection, circular economy and digitalisation
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Global themes
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Aldi UK
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Atherstone
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United Kingdom
DRS
Aldi UK launches deposit return scheme trial in Scotland
Aldi is trialling its first deposit return scheme at its Bathgate store in West Lothian, Scotland, allowing customers to return bottles and cans in exchange for a voucher to be redeemed against their shopping.
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Global themes
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Sabic
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Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia
Circular economy
Sabic creates the first certified circular polymers from advanced recycling of recovered ocean-bound plastic
- Thanks to a new collaboration with Malaysia-based plastic recycling company HHI, SABIC has produced the world’s first certified circular polymers through the advanced recycling of recovered mixed and used ocean-bound plastic
- First consumer products made using SABIC’s certified circular…
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Material technology
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Polyplastics Group
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Tokyo
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Japan
PET in Automotive Application
Polyplastics unveils new RENATUS® PET grades with superior weatherability for auto exterior components
Polyplastics Group has announced the introduction of two new RENATUS® PET (polyethylene terephthalate) grades which deliver superior mechanical properties, appearance, and weather resistance for automotive exterior components. The launch reaffirms the company’s strong commitment to PET as a key…
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Business function
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SBAcci, Steve Lyons
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United States
PETnology Series: "Month in Charts" - a Service by SBAcci
The Best Path to Reaching 2025 rPET Goals
There is a stream of amazing industry announcements related to innovation in plastics recycling and the associated commitments. Companies are stepping forward to invest in new processes to create circularity and to adopt new business practices related to sustainability.
MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY
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Material technology
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LANXESS
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Cologne
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Germany
Coloring
LANXESS: Quickly separating black plastic packaging according to type
- Black pigment from LANXESS for coloring recyclable plastic packaging
- Enables reflectivity that is up to 20 percent better near-infrared detection in automated sorting plants
- Reduced magnetic properties prevent false alarms
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Material technology
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BIO-FED
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Cologne
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Germany
Bio-based material
BIO-FED's bioplastic grade - suitable for medium stiffness applications, such as closures
As a branch of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH, BIO-FED is the specialist for innovative and application-oriented biocompounds. The product portfolio of biodegradable and/or biobased compounds under the trade name M·VERA® is constantly being expanded with new products. Depending on the requirements profile, these…
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Material technology
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Clariant
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Muttenz
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Switzerland
Additives
Clariant expands its contribution to sustainability with pigments certified OK compost industrial
- Clariant pigments certified OK compost INDUSTRIAL can be used to color plastic products, including packaging, intended to be compostable
- Certification awarded by the TÜV AUSTRIA
- Label opens new color opportunities to masterbatch and packaging producers and helps the fast-moving consumer goods…
PREFORM MOULDING
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Preform moulding
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Husky Injection Molding Systems
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Bolton, ON
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Canada
Upgrade for PET and Closure Systems
Husky includes its Advantage+EliteTM monitoring solution as a standard feature on all PET and Closure systems
Including Advantage+EliteTM as a standard system feature accelerates the shift to producing increasingly sustainable packaging. Thus Husky strengthens its commitment to protecting the return on its customers’ investments.
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Preform moulding
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Agr International Inc.
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Butler, PA
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United States
Preform measurement
Agr International introduces the Gawis 4D® measurement system with robotic handling
Gawis 4D configured with the AF robotic handling system provides a means to maximize laboratory throughput while achieving the highest measurement precision for preforms and bottles.
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Preform moulding
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RETAL
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Limassol
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Cyprus
PET preforms
RETAL: New cosmetic preform development
The post-Covid world brings with it a greater demand for products that were previously used relatively infrequently. Whereas hand sanitiser was perhaps bought by consumers once a year and used only on flights, now the vast majority of us expect to keep a bottle of this sanity-saving liquid with us…
BLOW MOULDING
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Blow Moulding & Coating
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Sidel
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Parma
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Italy
Installation
Overcoming adversity with Sidel: high-speed PET water line installed for Iraqi National for Food
Sidel has successfully installed its first high-speed PET packaging line for water in Baghdad as part of the greenfield project of Iraqi National Company for industrial food (Iraqi National for Food). With a speed of 48,000 bottles per hour (bph), the outstanding line efficiency of 96% corresponds…
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Sustainability
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Eastman
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Kingsport, Tennessee
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United States
Molecular-recycled plastic
Herbal Essences introduces new packaging with Eastman Renew materials to coincide with America Recycles Day
Eastman and Procter & Gamble are pleased to announce that Herbal Essences will be the first P&G brand to use Eastman Renew molecular-recycled plastic in its packaging. Beginning in November, Herbal Essences, one of P&G's most iconic brands, will introduce five shampoo and conditioner collections in…
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Sustainability
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LanzaTech
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Skokie, Illinois
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United States
Sustainable packaging
LanzaTech launches PET bottles made from recycled carbon
LanzaTech announced that Switzerland’s largest retail company, Migros, is producing the world’s first bottle with PET made from captured carbon emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere as CO2. Polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, is a polyester molded into plastic bottles and…
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Sustainability
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Gerresheimer
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Duesseldorf, Germany | Vaerlose, Denmark
Cosmetic Packaging
Gerresheimer: rPET cosmetic portfolio made from ocean-bound plastic
In addition to the already established cosmetics packaging made from various blends of recycled PET (rPET), Gerresheimer now also offers its cosmetic portfolio made from ocean-bound plastic.
FILLING TECHNOLOGY
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Filling technology
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SMI
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S.Giovanni Bianco (BG)
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Italy
New aseptic line
SMI: Aseptic line for Holderhof Produkte
The line with 8,800 bottles / hour was developed according to the strictest sustainability measures.
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Blow Moulding & Coating
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Sidel
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Parma
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Italy
Line Equipment
Sidel Super Combi Compact water complete line enhances both performance and sustainability for Zulal Water Factory, in Sharjah, UAE
Thanks to enhanced performance, Sidel’s Super Combi Compact complete water line opened the door for more business opportunities for Zulal Water Factory, in Sharjah, UAE (Zulal). Running at up to 45,000 bottles per hour (bph), the line not only delivers increased productivity by 280%, but also helps…
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Filling technology
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GEA
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Düsseldorf
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Germany
Valve technology
Digital process automation: GEA’s new-generation valve control tops enhance operational safety
The market launch of the GEA T.VIS® M-20 control top in September 2021 marks the start of a new era in process automation using GEA valve technology. The new T.VIS M-20 controls and monitors process and CIP operations. It will be deployable as standard in more than 80 percent of all hygienic…
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Filling technology
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Sidel
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Parma
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Italy
New PET line
Sidel PET line for Rumanian mineral water brand Apemin Tusnad
Apemin Tusnad, the well-known Romanian mineral water player, has invested in Sidel’s complete PET line for carbonated and non-carbonated mineral water to meet changing market demand as well as its sustainability goals. Thanks to Sidel’s Combi SF300 solution, running at 18,000 bottles per hour (bph),…
CAPPING TECHNOLOGY
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Caps & Closures
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Sidel
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Parma
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Italy
Sports Caps
Novembal launches a new sports cap, Novactive ® 28, featuring a revolutionary non-spill technology powered by SmartSeal®
Novembal launched a new sports cap equipped with patented non-spill technology from SmartSeal® for on-the-go beverages – a revolutionary and unique solution for beverage producers and consumers.
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Caps & Closures
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Sacmi
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Imola
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Italy
Cap decoration machine
Cap decoration, the first ‘hybrid’ solution by Sacmi-Moss
Offset plus digital, providing hitherto unthinkable decoration and personalization opportunities. A proposal that combines the experience and know-how of partners MOSS and SACMI, multiplying economies and opportunities for customers.
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Caps & Closures
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Milacron
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Cincinnati, OH
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United States
Injection Molding
Milacron expands all-electric machine portfolio; launches new FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiB series
Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, a leading industrial technology brand serving the global plastics processing industry, announced a new addition to Milacron’s all-electric offering via the FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiB series available through Milacron to molders across North America.
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Caps & Closures
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AROL Group
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Canelli (AT)
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Italy
Caps & Closures
AROL is working with packaging and bottling lines manufactures to minimize the impact of tethered cap changes
Tethered caps – caps which remain attached to the containers during the product’s intended use stage including opening and closing - will become part of day-to-day life in Europe in 2024. This is due to the EU Directive 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the…
DECORATION TECHNOLOGY
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Decoration technologies
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Coveris
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Vienna
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Austria
Labelling
Coveris invests £3M into flagship Cramlington labels facility
Leading European packaging manufacturer Coveris has today announced the completion of a two-year transformation project at its Cramlington labels facility in Northumberland.
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Sustainability
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Ring Container Technologies
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Memphis, TN
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United States
Recycling Material for Barrier Bottles
BarrierGuard® OxygenSmart™ earns How2Recycle® widely recycled designation
Ring Container Technologies announced BarrierGuard® OxygenSmart™, a technology designed to protect both product freshness and the environment, has met the standards for the How2Recycle® "Widely Recycled" label.
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Labels
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Avery Dennison
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Oegstgeest
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Netherlands
Labelling
Avery Dennison introduces three new papers made from 100% recycled fibers to expand its range of premium sustainable labels
Avery Dennison, industry leader in sustainable label materials, has introduced 3 white, uncoated papers made from 100% recycled fibers. This expands the company’s portfolio of post-consumer recycled materials to offer premium solutions for wine, spirits, food, and beverage - Industry regulations,…
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Decoration technologies
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Avery Dennison
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Glendale, CA
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United States
Labelling
Avery Dennison’s WB0030 wash-off adhesive has been approved by Returpack and Infinitum for PET bottle recycling
Scandinavia, demand for labels that enable PET recycling is growing and new regulations are prioritizing this type of packaging over glass. However, labeling technology for PET beverage bottles must follow guidelines established by the bottle deposit systems Returpack in Sweden and Infinitum in…
CONVEYING & TRANSPORTATION
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Conveying & Transportation
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SMI S.p.A
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S.Giovanni Bianco (BG)
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Italy
Stretch film packer
SMI: Save energy and protect the environment with SFP Packer
Environmental sustainability plays a key role in the investment choices of those who choose plants and machines for large-scale production in compliance with the standards for the territory safeguard and energy saving.
Thanks to continuous investments in research and development of new…
Thanks to continuous investments in research and development of new…
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Conveying & Transportation
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SIPA
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Vittorio Veneto
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Italy
Palletizing
SIPA palletisation project, a clear success at Clearly Drinks
Soft drinks supplier Clearly Drinks has brought more order and efficiency to its palletising operations after the installation of two new systems from SIPA. Clearly Drinks, in Sunderland, North East England, sought out SIPA, headquartered in Vittorio Veneto, Italy, for the supply and installation…
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Conveying & Transportation
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Sidel
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Parma (IO)
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Italy
Packaging machinery
Sidel introduces Cermex EvoPack to reduce repacking activities and anticipate customised retailing needs during production time
Changing consumer preferences, sustainability requirements as well as the growing need for customisation of added-value packs and new selling or shipping units are forcing manufacturers to adapt their production models and supply chains. Food, Home and Personal Care (FHPC) producers want to move…
RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY
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Business function
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Carbios
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Clermont-Ferrand
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France
European funding
Carbios receives support from the European Commission through the LIFE program
- Carbios and its partners T.EN Zimmer GmbH and Deloitte receive a grant of € 3.3 million (including € 3 million for Carbios) spread out over the project’s 39 months
- The LIFE initiative of the European Commission intends to encourage high-potential innovative projects in the sectors of the…
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Recycling technology
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Amcor
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Ann Arbor, MI
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United States
Recycling
Fate of billions of plastic bottles potentially altered through ground-breaking Amcor technology
Amcor Rigid Packaging announces recycling innovation that will enable more than a billion 50 mL spirits bottles to be crushed, captured and recycled.
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Recycling technology
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C.M.G. SpA
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Budrio di Bologna
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Italy
Blow moulding
CMG Granulators: Complete new system solutions for blow moulding applications
CMG launches a new series of recycling system solutions for application with blow molding machines. Many are the very innovative and unique attributes of the new series and all contribute to obtaining the highest degree of productivity, regrind quality (homogeneous particle dimensions and absence of…
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Facts & Figures
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EREMA
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Ansfelden
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Austria
Recoginition
EREMA awarded for the Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year
EREMA is winner at this year´s Plastics Recycling Awards Europe. At the award ceremony as part of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe at 5th November in Amsterdam, EREMA was awarded for its recycling system INTAREMA® TVEplus® RegrindPro® + ReFresher in the category Recycling Machinery Innovation of…
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