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Global themes
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Klöckner Pentaplast GmbH
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Montabaur
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Germany
Ambition
Investing in Better - Klöckner Pentaplast launches its new sustainability strategy
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp or the company), a leading global manufacturer of high barrier protective packaging solutions with industry-leading use of recycled content, announced the launch of its new sustainability strategy, ‘Investing in Better’. This follows on from the recent announcement of the…
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Business function
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Krones
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Neutraubling
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Germany
Facts & Figures
Krones publishes preliminary figures for 2020
- Krones’ consolidated revenue fell in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic by 16.1% to €3.32 billion.
- Order intake was also significantly affected by corona and, at €3.31 billion, was 19.0% lower than in 2019. However, the fourth quarter showed first positive signs of improvement.
- Krones’…
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Recycling technology
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STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH
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Altshausen
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Germany
New sorting plant
STADLER and TOMRA deliver the world’s first fully automated textile sorting plant in Malmö, Sweden
STADLER and TOMRA delivered the fully automated sorting plant for Sysav Industri AB, which sorts pre- and post-consumer mixed textile waste in southern Skåne, in Sweden. STADLER designed and built the plant, while TOMRA provided the NIR sorters. The plant is part of the Swedish Innovation Platform…
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Business function
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Messe München GmbH
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München
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Germany
drinktec
drinktec postponed until September 2022
- New dates: September 12 to 16, 2022
- Industry representatives and Messe München make timely decision in view of the extensive planning trade fairs for industrial goods require and drinktec’s 4-yearly cycle
- Global reach is key to success: Intercontinental travel for fall 2021 still too uncertain
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PETnology Writing Staff
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Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
DRS
Circularity Scotland: New industry alliance aims to administer Deposit Return Scheme
The Circularity Scotland website states that the new company is a nonprofit organisation seeking to operate as a scheme administrator for the upcoming introduction of the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme, which is planned for 2022.
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Global themes
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Werner & Mertz
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Mainz
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Germany
Recycling
Werner & Mertz increases rPET share in its bottles to 50% from Yellow Bag
Werner & Mertz, the Mainz-based manufacturer of detergents and cleaning products, together with its cooperation partner ALPLA in the Recyclate Initiative, has increased the share of recyclates from the Yellow Bag in its product bottles to 50 percent.
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Business function
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KIEFEL GmbH
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Freilassing
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Germany
Appointment
Kiefel Packaging Division under new management
The Packaging division of KIEFEL GmbH, a market leader for thermoforming and joining technology, is under new management. Andreas Staudinger succeeds Erwin Wabnig, who has now retired after shaping the division for decades.
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Global themes
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UNESDA
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Brussels
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Belgium
Commitment
UNESDA: Leading the Loop – EU beverage packaging aims to be fully circular by 2030
The European soft drinks industry’s Circular Packaging Vision 2030:
- 90% collection of all packaging
- PET bottles made from 100% recycled and/or renewable material
- Reduced packaging footprint and increased use of refillables
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Material technology
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Holland Colours
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Apeldoorn
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Netherlands
Additives
Holland Colours launches holcomer thermostretch additive to support high-speed PET bottle production with premium light barrier properties
Holland Colours announces the introduction of Thermostretch, a new answer to one of the biggest challenges facing PET packaging manufacturers: how to accelerate PET production while maintaining a high level of light barrier protection.
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Global themes
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Tetra Pak
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Lausanne
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Switzerland
Sustainable packaging
Tetra Pak introduces certified recycled polymers
Tetra Pak has announced the introduction of certified recycled polymers, becoming the first company in the food and beverage packaging industry to be awarded the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Advanced Products certification. Its carton packages integrating attributed recycled polymers…
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Global themes
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Hong Kong EPD
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Hong Kong
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China
Waste Management
Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department releases ''Producer Responsibility Scheme on Plastic Beverage Containers'' consultation paper
The Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department (EPD) released a consultation paper on the Producer Responsibility Scheme on Plastic Beverage Containers (PPRS) for the proper and effective management of waste plastic beverage containers. The consultation period will last for three months until May…
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Machine supplier
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PreZero
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Neckarsulm
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Germany
New sorting plant
PreZero right on schedule in Belgium - Punctual opening of the sorting facility for lightweight packaging in Evergem
Following a construction period of just over one year and right on schedule, PreZero Recycling Belgium has begun operations at its sorting plant for light packaging in Evergem, Belgium. Every year, the fully automated plant will separate around 80,000 tons of material collected in the capital,…
MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY
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Material technology
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Holland Colours
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Apeldoorn
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Netherlands
AA scavenger
Holland Colours: Colorants for PET with built-in TasteGuard
Taste consistency can be an issue with PET packaging, which is why Holland Colours offers PET colorants that include TasteGuard.
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Material technology
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SABIC
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Riad
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Saudi Arabia
PET foams
SABIC's new, breakthrough LNP™ COLORCOMP™ compound uses nanotechnology to enable differentiated foams
SABIC introduced LNPTM COLORCOMPTM WQ117945 compound, a breakthrough material based on advanced nanotechnology that facilitates efficient production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foams for core materials in sandwich structures. This new compound improves control over nucleation and cell…
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Material technology
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Jerry O’Grady, Market Development Specialist, Chroma Color Corporation
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McHenry, IL
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United States
Forecast
Chroma Color: Three plastic masterbatch trends for 2021
Chroma Color Corporation experienced an increased demand for enhanced masterbatch and functional additives during 2020, and we anticipate this “specialized” trend to continue in 2021. Chroma Color expects plastic processors to expand their focus on Color Solutions for Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)…
PREFORM MOULDING
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Preform moulding
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SACMI
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Imola (BO)
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Italy
PET preform production
SACMI IPS – Performance, flexibility and sustainability in preform manufacturing
Productivity, lightweighting and use of recycled resins: this solution is part of a new approach to TCO (total cost of ownership) that aims to make the packaging industry sustainable and competitive - With the development of the IPS (injection preform system), SACMI has driven innovation in the PET…
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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
Release
Husky introduces the UltraShot™ Injection System, a breakthrough injection molding technology designed to increase overall part design freedom and speed-to-market with unmatched scale and quality
Husky Injection Molding Systems, Ltd., a leading industrial technology provider to the plastics processing community, is proud to announce the release of the UltraShotTM Injection System. This innovative, next generation melt delivery and control system eliminates the deficiencies of traditional…
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Preform moulding
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SIPA
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Vittorio Veneto
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Italy
Preform Injection Machines
XFORM: Flexibility leads to savings
One of the great advantages of SIPA’s XFORM, PET preform injection molding system, is its openness. XFORM stands out from other important brands in the global marketplace in its ability to accept preform tooling from other major producers.
BLOW MOULDING
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Blow Moulding & Coating
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Berry Global
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Evansville, Indiana
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United States
E-commerce
Berry Global launches new PET spirit bottle
In response to the ever-growing popularity of gins and the continuing increase in online drinks sales, Berry M&H has launched a new postal 50ml PET Spirit Bottle, a light weight bottle that’s ideal for the e-commerce market. This latest innovation underlines Berry Global’s ability to anticipate and…
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Blow Moulding & Coating
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SMI S.p.A.
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S.Giovanni Bianco (BG)
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Italy
Stretch Blow Moulding
SMI: rPET solutions for the edible oil market
The future is always full of challenges, especially for extremely competitive market segments, like that of edible oil. That is why a growing number of companies have chosen to use rPET preforms as the most efficient and economy-friendly solution.
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Blow Moulding & Coating
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KHS
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Dortmund
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Germany
Growth
Nigerian "Big Bottling Company" invests in PET line from KHS
A young company in Nigeria with plans for growth has opted for KHS for its new PET line. The Dortmund systems supplier has proved especially convincing with its local team that installed the system with practically no outside help.
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Blow Moulding & Coating
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Amcor
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Melbourne
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Australia
Bottle Development
Protein-rich juice hits Colombian shelves in Amcor PET bottle
Amcor has developed a new hot-fill polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle for Colombia’s Nutrea/Frudelca’s breakthrough Frupro protein juice. The new beverage is the latest in a growing category that blends the benefits of natural juice with protein to appeal to health-conscious consumers.
FILLING TECHNOLOGY
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Filling technology
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GEA
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Sala Baganza (Parma)
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Italy
All-in-one filling solution
Compact packaging line from GEA expands capacity for Irish brewery
For Carlow Brewing Company, GEA VIPOLL will install Ireland's first Visitron ALL-IN-ONE line. Looking for a multifunctional filling system, the craft brewer chose GEA's combined rinser-filler-seamer block, which offers brewers maximum production flexibility and reliability. The ALL-IN-ONE rinses,…
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Filling technology
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Sidel
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Parma (IO)
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Italy
New plant
RJ Corp in India implements Sidel's aseptic PET technology to combine dairy and juice filling on the same bottling line
Varun Beverages Ltd, part of RJ Corp group, one of the largest franchises for PepsiCo Inc. globally, has installed Sidel’s Aseptic Combi Predis™ in its newly established plant in Punjab, India. This pivotal project aims to expand PET bottling capacity and provide production flexibility for the…
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Filling technology
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Sidel
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Parma
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Italy
New aseptic line
Inex Belgium chooses Sidel’s aseptic solutions to package UHT milk in PET bottles
Belgian milk producer Inex has selected Sidel’s aseptic PET packaging line to help meet a growing demand for locally produced milk, prompted by the COVID-19 restrictions in March. Thanks to Sidel’s new and sustainable packaging line, Inex plans to boost production capacity by supplying…
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Filling technology
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Sidel
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Parma, IO
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Italy
Packaging functionality
Sangaria tackles green tea and sparkling water boom with Sidel’s flexible, aseptic PET packaging solution
Leading Japanese beverage player Sangaria has been counting on Sidel as a strong partner for more than nine years. To increase its production flexibility, the company once again turned to its reliable supplier by acquiring the Versatile Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis™ to handle aseptic carbonated and…
CAPPING TECHNOLOGY
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Caps & Closures
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UNITED CAPS
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Wiltz
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Luxembourg
Webinar
UNITED CAPS announces virtual event to share breaking news and growth/sustainability updates
UNITED CAPS will be conducting a virtual event in light of the many events which have been postponed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic chief amongst them INTERPACK 2020: UNITED VIRTUALLY scheduled for 24 to 26 February with seminars, videos and production presentations for the packaging…
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Business function
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CDS srl
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Piacenza
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Italy
Acquisition
CDS, manufacturer of caps and closures for the beverage market, acquires 100% of VIKI PLAST
The acquisition of VIKI PLAST is part of CDS' international growth strategy, which began in 2013 with the acquisition of Viroplastic S.A., operating in the Czech Republic, and continued in 2017 with the acquisition of Manufacturas Inplast S.A., a market leader in Spain.
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Caps & Closures
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BERICAP
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Budenheim
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Germany
Recyclable Packaging
BERICAP’s recyclable 100% silicone-free BericapValve wins Sustainability Award 2020
BERICAP’s BericapValve has won Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Award 2020 in the category “Recyclable Packaging”. The award recognizes and awards the major sustainability impact behind the small visible change to a 100 % silicone-free valve. Unlike conventional silicone valves, BERICAP’s product…
DECORATION TECHNOLOGY
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Decoration technologies
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CCL Label
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Ashford
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United Kingdom
Sustainable Sleeves
EcoStretch: CCL Label pioneers closed-loop solution for stretch sleeves
- CCL Label has plans to invest in recycling technology to recycle post-consumer Stretch Sleeves in a closed loop
- Sleeve Products will be marketed under the brand name “EcoStretch – the Closed-Loop Solution”
- Project is part of CCL Label’s strategy to make its labels and sleeves reusable or…
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Decoration technologies
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Sidel
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Parma (IO)
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Italy
Labelling solution
Sidel's 5,000th labeller delivered for Ting Hsin
Sidel has reached a new performance and quality milestone in the company's history by delivering its 5,000th labeller for Ting Hsin International Group (Ting Hsin) in China. Having one of the largest installed bases of Sidel labellers in the world, Ting Hsin once again chose Sidel, and its latest…
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Decoration technologies
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CCL Label
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Ashford
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United Kingdom
Interaction
CCL Label - Trends 2021: It’s all about Connection!
CCL Label, the global supply chain leader of innovative premium packaging, promotional vehicles and comprehensive label solutions, is introducing an update of their connected packaging label and sleeve technology. The “browser-based” version renders the installation of any extra app on the user’s…
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Decoration technologies
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Sleever
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Morangis
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France
Sleeves
Sleever’s LDPET® rewarded for its contribution to the circular economy
Each year,the AWA International Sleeve Label Awards recognise the world’s most innovative sleeve products (heat-shrink labels). The award for environmental contribution was recently given to Sleever for its LDPET® product, the first full-body sleeve to enable enhanced recyclability of PET bottles.
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
Palletizing systems
SMI: Flexibility and reliability in the end of line
End of line reliability is crucial for the bottling plant efficiency - Manufacturers of beverages, food, detergents, chemical and pharmaceutical products have to be more and more competitive and efficient in order to face a constantly changing market; therefore, they have to…
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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
Packaging
Divide, channel and pack - SMI solutions
The handling of containers and products inside a bottling line is a key factor to ensure high levels of production efficiency. Today, in the Industry 4.0 era, in which the production line is characterized by machines that interact with each other, exchange information and collect data, handling has…
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Conveying & Transportation
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Sidel
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Parma, PR
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Italy
Palletiser
Pearlwater and Sidel: partnership increasing performance for End-of-Line equipment
Producing a great diversity of bottles from 0,5 L to 1,5 L on a single packaging line for PET, Pearlwater Mineralquellen AG (Pearlwater) was determined to enhance the efficiency of its production line as well as bottle quality by upgrading its PalKombi Gripping palletiser’s performance, installed by…
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Conveying & Transportation
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SMI
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S.Giovanni Bianco (BG)
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Italy
Automatic packer
SMI: Refresco Finland Oy uses eco-friendly solutions
Refresco Finland Oy, leader in Finland in the production of juices, soft drinks, water and energy drinks, aims at reducing energy consumption and protecting the surrounding area, thanks to the use of highly innovative and eco-friendly bottling and packaging solutions. In order to automate and…
RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY
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Recycling technology
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STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH
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Altshausen
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Germany
New sorting plant
STADLER and TOMRA deliver the world’s first fully automated textile sorting plant in Malmö, Sweden
STADLER and TOMRA delivered the fully automated sorting plant for Sysav Industri AB, which sorts pre- and post-consumer mixed textile waste in southern Skåne, in Sweden. STADLER designed and built the plant, while TOMRA provided the NIR sorters. The plant is part of the Swedish Innovation Platform…
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Machine supplier
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PreZero
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Neckarsulm
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Germany
New sorting plant
PreZero right on schedule in Belgium - Punctual opening of the sorting facility for lightweight packaging in Evergem
Following a construction period of just over one year and right on schedule, PreZero Recycling Belgium has begun operations at its sorting plant for light packaging in Evergem, Belgium. Every year, the fully automated plant will separate around 80,000 tons of material collected in the capital,…
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Recycling technology
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ALPLA Group
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Hard
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Austria
Investment
ALPLA Group: 50 million euros a year for recycling - Expansion and globalisation of recycling activities to be expedited between now and 2025
The ALPLA Group, a world leader in the development, production and recycling of plastic packaging, is to invest up to 50 million euros a year on average between now and 2025 in further expanding its recycling activities. In particular, it plans to globalise its activities in the area of high-quality…
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Recycling technology
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Eastman
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Kingsport, Tennessee
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United States
Recycling
Eastman and Tennessee Governor announce world-scale plastic-to-plastic molecular recycling facility to be built in Kingsport, Tenn.
Company investing approximately $250 million in facility to make specialty products from plastic waste using its innovative polyester renewal technology - Eastman Chemical Company Board Chair and CEO Mark Costa and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the company's plans to build one of the…
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