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| PET materials | KHS | Dortmund | Germany

Recycling

Fully recyclable: glass-coated PET bottles resolve juice production challenge

  • Classic non-returnable PET bottles with composite materials currently difficult to recycle
  • FreshSafe PET® from KHS provides sustainable solution
  • With it beverage producers contribute to effective recycling process
| Resource Label Group | Franklin, TN | United States

Acquisition

Resource Label Group expands west coast presence with acquisition of Best Label

Resource Label Group, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, today announced it has acquired Best Label Company, broadening its west coast presence and leading position in the label and packaging industry. Best Label...
| Sustainability | Clariant | Muttenz | Switzerland

Sustainability

Clariant and Neste join forces to develop sustainable industrial solutions

  • Clariant and Neste take important step towards a more sustainable future
  • Agreement for new partnership turns renewable feedstock into raw material for hot-melt adhesives, plastics and coatings applications
| Business function | Nestlé Waters North America | Stamford, CT | United States

Agreement

Nestlé Waters North America signs agreement with Recycled PET Supplier CarbonLITE

Nestlé Waters North America announced today that it has signed a significant agreement with recycled PET plastic (rPET) supplier CarbonLITE, and that CarbonLITE will expand its U.S. operations by building a third facility in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania.
| Management | Indorama Ventures | Bangkok | Thailand

Acquisition

Indorama Ventures buys 74% stake in Egyptian firm Medco Plast

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has completed the acquisition of 74% of the share capital of Medco Plast for Packing and Packaging Systems S.A.E. (Medco Plast) from Middle East Glass Manufacturing Co. S.A.E. (MEG) and the Samaha family. Following the acquisition, MEG will retain a 16%...
| Management | PolyOne | Avon Lake, OH | United States

Management

PolyOne hires Christopher Pederson as president, specialty engineered materials

PolyOne Corporation, a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced the hiring of Christopher L. Pederson as senior vice president, president of Specialty Engineered Materials.

PETnology Conference Programme Highlights

Who you will meet: Exhibitors and Participants

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90 Participating Companies
20 Countries
15 Exhibitors
| Business function | KHS | Hamburg | Germany

Exhibition

KHS Corpoplast introduces the latest innovation in PET packaging at in-house exhibition

Around 150 participants gathered information about new and further developments in PET packaging systems at KHS Corpoplast's innovation event this year in Hamburg. The latest in bottling systems for PET containers were met with great interest among industry experts and representatives of the...
| Europe | Plastics Packaging Industry Association (IK) | Bad Homburg | Germany

Markets

German plastic packaging market continues to grow

According to current trend assessments, the German Plastics Packaging Industry Association (IK) is expecting a 5.1 percent increase in sales for German plastic packaging production in the current year and a 3.9% increase in volume.
| Sheets & Films | Kreyenborg | Senden | Germany

Ideal for mixed production scrap in PET sheet production

KP Linpac purchases a third IRD from KREYENBORG and expands its production of food packaging

KP Linpac orders third Infrared Rotary Drum of KREYENBORG to expand its production capacities for thermoformed PET packaging solutions.
| Management | Krones AG | Neutraubling | Germany

Acquisition

Krones strenghtens its PET capabilities

Krones, a leading manufacturer of filling and packaging solutions, has acquired MHT Holding AG.
| Caps & Closures | Aptar | Crystal Lake, Illinois | United States

Push Caps

Aptar and Karma collaborate on push cap technology

Karma, makers of the Karma Push Cap Technology, and Aptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in dispensing, sealing and active packaging solutions, have formed a collaborative relationship to provide instant-mix technology to the market segments focused on the growing trend of personalized, fortified...
| Filling technology | Coca-Cola Amatil | North Sydney | Australia

Blowfill technology

Coca-Cola Amatil launches new bottling line in Fiji

Coca-Cola Amatil has launched the latest technology in Fiji bottling at the company’s manufacturing facility in Laucala Beach Estate in Fiji.

BLOW MOULDING

| Bottle developments | KHS | Dortmund

100% rPET Bottle

100% recyclate: KHS and startup share develop unique PET bottle

Berlin startup share is the first beverage producer in Germany to sell its water in PET bottles made of 100% recyclate. With its expertise from the Bottles & Shapes™ consultancy program the KHS group supported the company by helping to design and develop the bottle in a very short time indeed.
| Bottle developments | RPC Petpower | Rushden | United Kingdom

Packaging Development & Sustainability

Ice cream packs have a longer life

The demand for sustainable packaging solutions continues to increase across many markets. However, consumers still expect the same levels of functionality and user-friendliness. Leading Polish ice cream producer, Bracia Koral, is now taking the initiative in its sector with the introduction of packs...
| Blow Moulding & Coating | KHS GmbH | Dortmund | Germany

ISBM: Next Generation

The next generation: KHS presents the InnoPET Blomax Series V

  • KHS improves all areas of its successful stretch blow molder
  • More sustainable and efficient system for PET bottles
  • World premiere at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, Germany 
| Bottle developments | Petainer | London | United Kingdom

Partnerships for PET Kegs

Petainer leads the way in product innovation and sustainability

Following the announcement of the partnership between Petainer, KHS Japan and Mitsubishi Chemical to bring one-way PET kegs to the Japanese beer market, the unique new DLC keg, 10 and 20L, has now been launched in the market.  The keg will be on show at this year’s Brau Beviale in Germany.

FILLING TECHNOLOGY

| Filling technology | GEA | Düsseldorf | Germany

Filling Technology

“Filling matters” at BrauBeviale: GEA VIPOLL filling expertise makes GEA a full-range supplier of brewing technology

With the motto ‘Filling matters’ GEA will demonstrate at BrauBeviale 2018 that filling is a key pillar of the beverage industry (Hall 7, Booth 602, November 13–15, 2018, Nuremberg, Germany). The focus of this year’s trade fair presence is the newly acquired subsidiary, GEA VIPOLL from Slovenia,...
| Filling & Aseptic | Sidel | Zhanjiang | China

From HDPE to PET

Sidel: Huanlejia China shifts its coconut milk to PET

Huanlejia, well-known as a Chinese producer of food and beverages, recently started producing its coconut milk – formerly packaged in HDPE – in PET bottles. Its main objectives in this change were to reinforce its brand image and increase production speed. The company relied on Sidel’s 40-year...
| Filling technology | GEA | Düsseldorf | Germany

Blow Filling Technology

GEA receives accolade for the aseptic blow-fill-cap technology, ABF 1.2, with FDA certification

In July 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded GEA a letter of no objection (LONO) for its ABF 1.2 technology, an integrated blowing, filling and capping solution featuring a fully aseptic rotary blowing machine. It is the only system equipped with a 100% aseptic blower that is...
| Filling technology | KHS | Dortmund | Germany

Innovative Filling Technology

Successful Innofill Can C: KHS implements additional machine size with greater capacity

  • Huge interest in the new can filler
  • Compact design gives smaller breweries many benefits
  • For up to 27,800 cans per hour

CAPPING TECHNOLOGY

| Injection moulding | Milacron | Cincinnati, OH | United States

Injection Molding

Milacron and iMFLUX sign first-of-its-kind agreement to change the way the world molds

Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE: MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry is excited to announce that they’ve signed a first-of-its-kind distribution agreement with iMFLUX (a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble).
| Caps & Closures | Aptar | Crystal Lake, IL | United States

Closure development

Aptar introduces the UNO 38mm sport closure

Aptar’s new sport cap called UNO 38mm a one-piece closure made of PP to suit the requirements and performance of the flip-top design and to provide the option of translucent or opaque colors. UNO provides one-hand opening and eclosing and is available in two 38mm neck finishes: 3-lead and 2-lead...
| Injection moulding | StackTeck Systems | Brampton | Canada

Injection Molding

StackTeck adds multiple machines to dedicated prototyping and pilot mold cell

StackTeck Systems Ltd., a global manufacturer of multi-cavity, high-volume production molds, has added multiple new machines in the last 6 months to increase productivity in their dedicated space to develop prototype and pilot molds.
| Injection moulding | Milacron | Cincinnati, Ohio | United States

Injection Molding

Milacron to feature a number of injection molding machine firsts at Fakuma 2018

Milacron, a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry is pleased to announce their upcoming participation at Fakuma 2018. This year’s Fakuma will take place October 16-20th in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Milacron will be in hall B3 – Booth 3203, displaying its...

DECORATION TECHNOLOGY

| Labels | Avery Dennison | Oegstgeest | Netherlands

Sustainable Labelling

Avery Dennison continues to pioneer change by launching recycled PET liners in Europe

Avery Dennison will be the first pressure sensitive labelling material supplier to introduce liner made from recycled PET (rPET) commercially in Europe. This move reflects the firm’s commitment to finding more sustainable solutions for the labelling industry.
| Decoration technologies | UPM Raflatac | Shanghai | China

Sustainable Labels

UPM Raflatac announces APR-recognized wash-off film labels with recycled liners

UPM Raflatac is taking another step forward in its drive to label a smarter future by announcing that it has developed a range of wash-off film labeling solutions for a variety of end uses that can help brands create a circular economy and also meet or even accelerate their ambitious sustainability...
| Decoration technologies | KHS | Dortmund/Germany, Bocholt | Belgium

Direct Printing

Belgium’s Brouwerij Martens produces bottles for the soccer World Cup with Direct Print Powered by KHS™

Design individual bottles in batches of one or implement special marketing campaigns within a very short time indeed: Direct Print Powered by KHS™ offers beverage producers great flexibility of design, thus giving them the competitive edge. The Martens brewery in Belgium is now making good use of...
| Decoration technologies | Sacmi | Imola | Italy

Labelling Technology

Argentine company Refres Now goes for Sacmi OPERA roll-fed technology

Recent orders have seen the number of labellers installed at the model La Matanza plant - one of the largest and most modern in Latin America - rise to 8.

CONVEYING & TRANSPORTATION

| Conveying & Transportation | Gebo Cermex | France

End-of-line

End-of-line partnership with Gebo Cermex for Unilever’s new state-of-the-art facility in Dubai

Two comprehensive end-of-lines for production of shampoo and conditioner in shaped bottles have been successfully implemented by Gebo Cermex at Unilever’s site in Dubai, which is the largest personal care factory in the Middle East and Africa. With this large installation, the global player in the...
| Packaging machinery | Gebo Cermex

Gebo Cermex packer for FrieslandCampina Thailand

Gebo Cermex wrap-around packer ensures high speed and reliability at FrieslandCampina Thailand

FrieslandCampina Thailand, a local branch of the global dairy company, has turned – once again – to Gebo Cermex to install an efficient and cost-effective end-of-line solution, handling its new Foremost plastic bottles, which feature a complex shape. Thanks to a 360° approach applied to wrap-around...
| Packaging machinery | SMI | San Giovanni Bianco (BG) | Italy

Packaging machinery

Packaging in wrap-around cases

Packaging in wrap-around cases is the ideal solution for a shock-resistant package and for maintaining the product integrity during the transportation.
In order to further protect fragile containers, such as glass containers, the installation of the PID (Partition Inserting Device) is recommended...
| Asia Pacific | AND & OR S.A. | Sevilla | Spain

SAT ceremony of the biggest empty bottle packing line in Asia (Changzhou, China)

And&Or successfully supply to Southern Packaging 55,000 bph packing line for hdpe containers

RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY

| Sheets & Films | Kreyenborg | Senden | Germany

Ideal for mixed production scrap in PET sheet production

KP Linpac purchases a third IRD from KREYENBORG and expands its production of food packaging

KP Linpac orders third Infrared Rotary Drum of KREYENBORG to expand its production capacities for thermoformed PET packaging solutions.
| Recycling technology | Faerch Plast UK | Sutton | United Kingdom

Recycling

Faerch UK launches new 100% recycled PET material into their Food To Go market range

Faerch Plast UK Ltd – one of the leading manufacturers in the design of recycled plastic packaging – is delighted to announce its launch of 100% recycled PET material into their Food to Go product range.
| Recycling technology | New rPlanet Earth | Vernon, CA | United States

Closed-Loop Recycling

First totally closed-loop recycler converts bales of post-consumer pet into food-grade finished packaging products

Big and versatile new rPlanet Earth facility sorts, cleans, and purifies rPET to produce high quality rollstock, thermoformed containers, and molded bottle preforms.
| Recycling technology | Gneuss Kunststofftechnik | Bad Oeynhausen | Germany

Recycling

The Gneuss MRS recycling process: Approved for food packaging worldwide

Since the first “Letter of Non Objection” from the American FDA in 2009, the Gneuss recycling process based around the MRS extruder has received a large number of approvals for processing up to 100 % post- consumer and industrial polymer waste to food contact products.

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