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| Business function | Sumitomo (SHI) Demag | Schwaig | Germany

Rise

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag reports machine order increase during corona crisis

Compared with the first half of 2019, injection moulding machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is ending the first half of 2020 with a healthy order book. During the first six months, the value of incoming orders for machines produced in Germany rose by almost 25 percent.
| Business function | Avantium | Amsterdam | Netherlands

Report

Avantium First Half 2020 Results: “Focus on scaling plants-to-plastics technologies”

Avantium N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam and Brussels: AVTX), a leading innovative chemical technology company dedicated to developing and commercialising proprietary technologies for the production of chemicals from renewable sources, today reports its 2020 half year results.
| Global themes | IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e.V. | Bad Homburg vor der Höhe | Germany

RAL Quality Mark

IK: For more recycled material in the PET material cycle

For many people, PET bottles are a symbol of the pollution of the world’s oceans and the death of thousands of seabirds and marine mammals. Politicians and consumers have long been demanding environmentally friendly packaging solutions to reduce the amount of plastic waste. Companies that have been…
| Business function | PETnology Writing Staff

Change

New distributor for Holland Colours in South Africa

Holland Colours, an independent Dutch manufacturer of colorants and additives for the plastics market, has announced in a recent press release that the company has switched South African distributors from Banbury to Tawazon.
| Global themes | KHS | Dortmund | Germany

Sustainability Strategy

Adhesive dots instead of film for six-packs: KHS and Martens realize sustainable packaging for German food store chain

  • Omission of secondary packaging reduces plastic waste
  • Much lower CO2 emissions and energy consumption
  • Ecofriendly KHS systems established further on the market
| Business function | ProMach | Covington, KY | United States

Expansion

ProMach strengthens liquid filling solutions capabilities with acquisition of Fogg Filler

ProMach announced that it has acquired Fogg Filler Company, a market leader in the design and manufacture of rotary filling systems for the liquids industry. The addition of Fogg continues ProMach’s growth into more advanced filling capabilities, bringing a strong expertise in Extended Shelf Life…
| Global themes | The Association of Plastic Recyclers | Washington, DC | United States

Initiative

Growth of APR’s PCR Certification Program exceeds expectations

The first industry program to certify postconsumer resin (PCR) for use in packaging has seen much faster acceptance in the marketplace than anticipated, according to the organization that introduced the program in late March.
| Global themes | RecyClass | Brussels | Belgium

Partnership

Towards harmonized certification of plastics packaging recyclability - RecyClass Platform recognised first series of Certification Bodies

RecyClass welcomes Recoup, SUEZ.Circpack®, plastship, Circular Analytics, AIMPLAS, Veolia PET Germany GmbH and REDILO as Certification Bodies who will apply RecyClass method for assessing the recyclability of plastics packaging.
| Business function | Altium Packaging | Atlanta | United States

Investment

Altium Packaging expands brand and capabilities in PET assets and the healthcare industry

Altium Packaging is excited to announce it has entered the next phase of a $10 million investment in PET capacity and capability, building on recent acquisitions including Tri State Distribution (now Altium Healthcare) and Plastique Micron (now part of Altium Packaging Canada). Altium’s 64 packaging…
| Global themes | Zephyrhills® Natural Spring Water | Zephyrhills, FL | United States

Initiative

Zephyrhills® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water launches grant program to recognize and support local Florida organizations

Zephyrhills® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, the natural spring water brand that has been hydrating Floridians for more than 50 years, today announced the launch of the Feel-Good Movement – a program aimed at highlighting good news throughout Florida by rewarding the positive work of…
| Business function | Pact Group | Cremorne, VIC

Increase

New $45 million Albury/Wodonga recycling plant to build a domestic circular economy and boost regional jobs

A new recycling plant will substantially increase the amount of recycled PET plastic produced in Australia each year from local waste.

BLOW MOULDING

| Blow Moulding & Coating | Stefan Ebli, Greiner Packaging | Kremsmünster | Austria

Packaging Development

Greiner Packaging: Healthy salads in attractive, convenient, and sustainable packaging

Demand for healthy, delicious, ready-to-eat meals is booming – and this is also boosting demand for packaging that’s easy to transport, with contents that can be conveniently consumed on the go. Greiner Packaging’s design and prototyping department, DesPro, demonstrates that there are always more…
| Blow Moulding & Coating | ALPLA | Hard | Austria

Packaging Development

#PlasticPackaging à la ALPLA: Aerosol in a PET Bottle

This PET packaging solution for aerosols combines benefits for consumers and for the environment. It is suitable for a variety of applications, from deodorants to sunscreens and even room fragrances.
| Global themes | CCBSA | South Africa

Returnable PET Bottles

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa expands roll-out of 2L returnable PET bottles to reduce plastic waste after successful Eastern Cape pilot

Following the successful roll-out of its Eastern Cape pilot project in November 2019, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is expanding the roll-out of the 2L returnable PET bottles across Northern Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, offering consumers value for money, while including them as an…
| Blow Moulding & Coating | Krones | Neutraubling | Germany

Waterwaste Recycling

Krones' concept for wastewater recycling: up to 80 per cent less water consumption

Between one and three litres per litre of beer or soft drinks, two litres per kilo of PET – during a production operation, very substantial quantities of wastewater are created. For precisely this reason, not only beverage and liquid-food producers, but also recyclers are continually seeking…

FILLING TECHNOLOGY

| Filling technology | KHS | Dortmund | Germany

Line Production

High Climbers: Rwenzori Bottling Company invests in new PET line from KHS

With the help of high-quality, efficient KHS technology the sales of packaged water in Uganda are climbing to ever new heights. Awareness of the responsible use of resources is growing – an example that could set a precedent. 
| Filling technology | Sidel | Parma, IO | Italy

Installation

In India, ITC pioneer a hyper flexible Sidel complete aseptic PET line with many firsts

One of India's foremost private sector companies, ITC, recently introduced a brand new range of milk-based drinks with fruit pieces while expanding their juice portfolio with a variety of premium 100% Indian fruit, 0% concentrate and 0% preservative juices. With both they trusted Sidel and their…
| Filling technology | GEA | Düsseldorf | Germany

Aseptic Blow Fill

GEA launches ABF 2.0 filling system for shelf-stable, sensitive beverages and milk-based drinks

The new rotary Aseptic Blow Fill technology from GEA (ABF 2.0) provides beverage manufacturers with maximum hygiene and food safety and top performance in terms of filling speed, accuracy and flexibility.
| Filling technology | Sidel | Parma | Italy

Aseptic PET bottling

Sidel and Niche Cocoa team up to serve millions of school children in Ghana

Niche Cocoa Industry Ltd., Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processor, recently signed a deal with Sidel with the intention to advance into previously uncharted territory: beverage production. The company are planning to support Ghana’s School Feeding Programme by providing 5.6 million pupils…

CAPPING TECHNOLOGY

| Caps & Closures | Aptar | Crystal Lake, IL | United States

New valve offers recyclablity without sacrificing performance

Aptar launches SimpliCycle™ TPE Valve Solution

Aptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in elastomeric flow solutions for more than 25 years, is pleased to announce its new SimpliCycle™ recyclable valve technology.
| Caps & Closures | Aptar | Crystal Lake, IL | United States

Caps & Closures

Xiaoyangren launches sports drink featuring Aptar’s sports closure

The dynamically shaped bottle, with Aptar’s sports closure, reflects a youthful attitude towards life – a love for play, adventure, and sports. With a novel design, this sports closure has dual wings on the top, to symbolize vitality and energy, and the clam-shell cap can be flipped open with one…
| Caps & Closures | Closure Systems International | Indianapolis, IN | United States

Launch

Introducing the 38D-KL dairy closure

Closure Systems International is excited to launch the new 38D-KL closure for dairy beverages. 
Offering improved application performance and drop down tamper evidence, this one-piece HDPE closure is designed to deliver reliable performance in cold-fill, ambient, and HPP applications.
| Caps & Closures | Aptar | Crystal Lake, IL | United States

Tethered Caps

Aptar launches new Maestro closure

A new closure for edible oils - Maestro is Aptar’s new solution that gives consumers the easy-to-open, portion control and drip free benefits they desire. Maestro creates an elevated experience that allows brands to stand out from the competition, while also staying aligned with e-commerce and…

DECORATION TECHNOLOGY

| Decoration technologies | SACMI | Imola,IO | Italy

Labelling

SACMI: FLEXI OPERA RF - The new modular labelling machine dedicated to roll-fed

Speed up to 72,000 bph and ability to operate at the highest level of efficiency with glass, metal and PET and RefPET. This is how the market rewards the SACMI solution, the most versatile in its category, ergonomic and safe, easy to install on existing lines.
| Decoration technologies | CCL Label

Labelling

CCL Label: Innovative Shrink Sleeve solution approved by EPBP / Enabling PET bottle-to-bottle recycling

CCL Labelcreated the cutting-edge TD Shrink Sleeve material EcoFloat™, enabling the packaging industry to meet their recycling targets and to support sustainability. This material has now been approved by the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP).
| Decoration technologies | Avery Dennison | Glendale, CA | United States

Labelling

A new ‘OK Compost’ certified label material for thermal applications from Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison has successfully achieved OK Compost certification for a BPA-free and FSC®-certified thermal label material combined with the brand new adhesive SX6030, offering brands new options to more sustainable packaging.
| Decoration technologies | KHS | Dortmund | Germany

Labelling

Innoket Neo Flex: KHS presents its new modular labeling machine

More and more customers are asking for modular systems and solutions. The KHS Group is thus systematically restructuring its engineering portfolio – also as regards labeling technology. Its prime move here is the addition of the modular Innoket Neo Flex machine to its tried-and-tested Innoket Neo…

CONVEYING & TRANSPORTATION

| Conveying & Transportation | SMI | San Giovanni Bianco (BG) | Italy

Automatic Wrap-Around Case Packer

SMI - Passion for winemaking: a family tradition

In Alsace, the French wine region which is one of the most famous for its white wines all over the world, history, tradition and environment coexist in the products of Henri Ehrhart winery. The company, based on a long passion for winemaking and handed down from father to son, has a prominent…
| Conveying & Transportation | Sidel | Parma | Italy

New Shrink-Wrapping System

Disruptive compact line layout at BINA Switzerland with an ultra-flexible shrink-wrapping infeed for squared bottles

Part of Swiss M-Industry (Migros Group), Bischofszell Nahrungsmittel AG (BINA) is driving the increasing health and wellness trend in the country via new formats for their organic juices and iced teas. To help shrink-wrap their latest, squared bottles alongside the traditional rounded ones, BINA…
| Conveying & Transportation | Coca-Cola HBC | Zug | Switzerland

Innovative Packaging

The Coca‑Cola System introduces innovative KeelClip™ packaging technology on multipack cans in Europe: a first for the NARTD industry

  • KeelClip™ to initially roll out in Ireland, the Netherlands and Poland early next year
  • Minimalist recyclable paperboard “topper” replaces plastic shrink film
  • Move supports Coca‑Cola’s global goals to work towards a World Without Waste, where all packaging is collected, recycled and reused.
| Conveying & Transportation | SMI | San Giovanni Bianco (BG) | Italy

SMI: Strategic packaging for communicating and competing

Characterized by a steady technological evolution, packaging is an effective communication and sales tool that directly involves the consumer. Format, colours, design, size and materials are elements used to stand out from the competition and to convey the qualities a product possesses.

RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY

| Recycling technology | Tomra | Asker | Norway

Reverse vending solution

Now Finnish recyclers can return over 100 drink containers in one go

“TOMRA R1” reverse vending solution launches in Finland to give shoppers more attractive, convenient recycling experience - Recyclers in Finland can for the first time ever pour over 100 empty beverage containers into a reverse vending machine in one go, rather than inserting them one by one,…
| Recycling technology | Sesotec | Schönberg | Germany

Sorting Technology

Sesotec presents new sorting system for recycling plastic bottles and trays: VARISORT+

Sesotec has developed a new sorting system for recycling plastic bottles and trays: VARISORT+. The efficiency of this new sorting machine is what sets it apart. Even when working at an incredibly high material throughput of up to eight tons per hour, VARISORT+ detects and separates plastic types,…
| Recycling technology | Carbios | Saint-Beauzire | France

Bio Recycling

Carbios begins construction on industrial demonstration plant in final step to commercializing its PET recycling technology

Carbios announced the launch of the construction of its industrial demonstration plant for the enzymatic recycling of PET plastic. The demonstration plant is located near Lyon, in France’s Chemistry Valley, the French hub of innovation and industrial production in the chemical, environmental and…
| Recycling technology | GEA | Düsseldorf | Germany

Decanter Pro Line

GEA centrifuge technology for cleaning wash water in PET recycling

GEA, the mechanical engineering company and supplier of plants and systems, makes an ecologically and economically valuable contribution to the recycling of PET bottles.
GEA supports its customers with centrifuge technology, the GEA sludge Decanter pro line. These decanter centrifuges remove…

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