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Recycling technology
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Starlinger & Co. Ges.m.b.H
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Vienna
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Austria
New recycling line
Extrupet increases capacity with 2nd Starlinger PET recycling line
Extrupet Group (Pty) Ltd, South Africa's first and largest recycling operation for post-consumer PET bottles, has ordered a second Starlinger PET recycling line to meet the country's growing demand for rPET.
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Sustainability
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Indorama Ventures
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Bangkok
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Thailand
rPET
Indorama Ventures announces the launch of DEJA™, a 100% rPET brand
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global chemical producer, offers new 100% rPET (recycled PET) brand DEJA™ as part of its continuous commitment to deliver responsible and sustainable growth.
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Business function
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HERBOLD Meckesheim
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Meckesheim
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Germany
Rebuild
HERBOLD Meckesheim has just started rebuilding the site destroyed by the devastating blaze
After the devastating fire in September 2018, HERBOLD Meckesheim has just begun rebuilding the destroyed production halls. The whole incoming goods and shipping department, the warehouse as well as parts of the production area were devastated by the flames.
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Sustainability
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UN Environment Assembly
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Nairobi
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Kenya
Shift to a more sustainable future
World pledges to protect polluted, degraded planet as it adopts blueprint for more sustainable future
- At a meeting of the world’s top environmental body, ministers lay groundwork for a new model of development to protect planet’s degraded resources
- Ministers agree to tackle environmental crisis through innovation and sustainable consumption and production
- Delegates commit to significantly reduce...
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Business function
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Sidel
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Parma
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Italy
Award
“Global innovation, powering the future”: Sidel’s BoostPRIME wins the coveted 2019 Marking Prospective Award
Sidel was announced as one of the winners of the innovative and industry changing 2019 Marking Awards. On April 23rd, the company received the Marking Prospective Award for its latest packaging solution, BoostPRIME™. The ceremony took place during the Food & Beverage Innovation Forum (FBIF) in...
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Blow Moulding & Coating
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Milacron
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Cincinnati, OH
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United States
Blow Molding
Milacron announces definitive agreement to sell Uniloy Blow Molding business to Osgood Capital Group, LLC and Cyprium Investment Partners, LLC
Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE: MCRN) (“Milacron”), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry, today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement with Osgood Capital Group, LLC (“Osgood Capital”) and Cyprium Investment Partners, LLC to sell its Uniloy...
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Sustainability
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Bormioli Pharma
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Parma
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Italy
Sustainable plastic packaging solutions
Bormioli Pharma unveils its brand-new range of sustainable packaging solutions
- The leading pharma packaging manufacturer presents a new set of packaging solutions in bio-based, compostable and post-consumer recycled plastics for the nutraceutical industry
- This commitment is part of a wider corporate strategy with environmental and sustainability targets to be achieved by 2023...
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Bottle design
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APR
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Washington, DC
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United States
Bottle design
APR details five areas of focus for PET bottle designs
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), Washington, has confirmed its Five for Focus area that highlights and addresses key components of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container design that can affect recycling. Each of the design areas the APR has identified has the potential to negatively...
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Additives
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Henkel
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Düsseldorf
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Germany
Henkel strengthens additive manufacturing portfolio
Henkel acquires US-based 3D printing and industrial inkjet company
Henkel today announced the acquisition of Molecule Corp., a privately owned, technology-driven enterprise focused on product innovation in additive manufacturing.
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Sustainability
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BRS, Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
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Geneva
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Switzerland
Decisions on plastic waste
Governments agree landmark decisions to protect people and planet from hazardous chemicals and waste, including plastic waste
Decisions on plastic waste have been reached today in Geneva, as approximately 180 governments adopted a raft of decisions aimed at protecting human health and the environment from the harmful effects of hazardous chemicals and waste.
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Blow Moulding & Coating
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SMI
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San Giovanni Bianco
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Italy
Purchase
The choice of Kassatly Chtaura - Automating the jallab syrup bottling process
The Lebanese company Kassatly Chtaura, the first one to bottle Jallab syrup in modern production plants, constantly invests in the purchase of latest generation machinery.
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Sustainability
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Hubbub Foundation
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London
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United Kingdom
Initiative
Success of groundbreaking recycling on-the-go trial sparks expansion into Scotland and Wales
Industry collaboration Leeds By Example doubles the number of people recycling plastic, cans and coffee cups.
MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY
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PET materials
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Lucozade Ribena Suntory
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Uxbridge
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United Kingdom
rPET
Lucozade Ribena Suntory is racing ahead with recycled bottles on course
- Lucozade Sport will be sampled in 100% recycled bottles in all future race events beginning with the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon
- Closed-Loop recycling initiative in operation at VMLM with Lucozade Ribena Suntory recycling all collected plastic back into bottles
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PET materials
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Reliance Industries
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Mumbai
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India
Alternative Application
rPET Application Example: Raymond launches Ecovera in collaboration with Reliance Industries
Raymond’s Ecovera, powered by Reliance’s R|Elan™, will redeem 1 million PET bottles from landfills.
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Biobased Material
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Avantium
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Amsterdam
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Netherlands
New plant
Avantium locates demonstration plant for third technology program Mekong in Delfzijl
Avantium has decided to locate the new demonstration plant for its Mekong technology in Chemie Park Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The construction of the demonstration plant - with a capacity of around 10 tons of plant-based monoethylene glycol (MEG) - is on track, with the opening scheduled for the...
PREFORM MOULDING
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PET injection machines
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Netstal
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Näfels
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Switzerland
Award
Netstal honored as a manufacturer of the best injection molding machines in 2019
- Netstal receives an award from Global Health and Pharma for the best injection molding machines in 2019
- Netstal is synonymous with fast, precise and reliable injection molding production in medical technology and pharmaceuticals
- The performances of the medical packaging industry are honored in more...
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Digitization
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Husky Injection M olding Systems
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Dudelange
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Luxembourg
Digitalization
Husky unveils a new groundbreaking digitalized end-to-end manufacturing execution process
Husky Injection Molding Systems, a leading industrial technology provider to the plastics processing community, hosted a one-day event at its EMEA headquarters in Dudelange, Luxembourg to officially unveil its digital, state-of-the-art Next Generation Operating Model (NGOM). The event was attended...
BLOW MOULDING
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Bottle design
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Nestlé Waters North America
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Stamford, CT
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United States
Sustainability
Nestlé Waters North America: Introducing Poland Spring® ORIGIN in 100% recycled plastic bottle
The crisp, refreshing taste of 100% Natural Spring Water from Maine now available nationwide through Amazon, in a NEW, 100% recycled plastic1 bottle.
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Bottle developments
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Lidl
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Neckarsulm
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Germany
rPET
100 percent recycled PET in a beverage bottle: Lidl uses only recyclate for a 1.5-liter "Saskia still" water bottle
Efficient recycling and weight reduction have saved around 260,000 tonnes of new PET in recent years - Lidl has set itself the goal of increasing the recyclability of all plastic packaging for Lidl own brands to 100 percent by 2025. In addition, more and more recyclable material cycles are to be...
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Blow Moulding & Coating
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Nissei ASB Machine
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Komoro, Nagano Prefecture
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Japan
Open house show
Demonstration of new “Zero Cooling” technology, at ASB’s Chikumagawa Factory 150 visitors representing 100 companies from 40 countries
Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd. (Head office: Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan - President: Junichi Miyasaka), a world leading manufacture of machines and molds for injection stretch blow molding of PET and other plastics, held an open house show on 10th April 2019 where it exhibited its new...
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Bottle design
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PET Engineering
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San Vendemiano
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Italy
New Shapes
One mold with infinite possibilities for Heineken Russia
A single mold with infinite customization possibilities: that’s what you get with ITM, PET Engineering’s solution that makes clever use of inserts. This solution allowed Heineken Russia to launch two new PET packaging at a lower cost and with an even more modest investment expected in the future.
FILLING TECHNOLOGY
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Filling technology
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GEA
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Düsseldorf
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Germany
Launch
GEA’s new aseptic double-seat valve increases shelf life of beverages and dairy products
GEA is launching its new D-tec® D/DV double-chamber valve by end of April 2019. This special double-seat valve is designed with a sterile leakage chamber which is hermetically sealed from the atmosphere by two side valves.
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Filling technology
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GEA
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Düsseldorf
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Germany
Filling Awards
GEA VIPOLL’s ALL IN ONE monoblock filler receives two Packaging Awards of Excellence in Australia
At its AUSPACK conference on March 27, 2019, the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) selected the best packaging innovations and products of the year.
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Filling technology
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SMI
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San Giovanni Bianco
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Italy
New integrated system
SMI block system at Tsitsikamma Crystal Spring Water
Tsitsikamma Crystal Spring Water company has been investing in the latest SMI ECOBLOC® ERGON integrated system.
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Filling & Aseptic
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Sidel
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Parma
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Italy
New aseptic PET lines
The world’s N°1 liquid dairy producer, Yili China, invests in two Sidel dry aseptic PET lines
China’s leading dairy brand, Yili, reinforced the confidence they have in their longstanding partnership with Sidel: they showed their strong belief in PET packaging for liquid dairy by investing and recently installing two aseptic complete PET packaging lines, including the Sidel Aseptic Combi...
CAPPING TECHNOLOGY
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Injection moulding
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KraussMaffei
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Munich
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Germany
Injection Molding
Can be freely combined: New shuttle mold carrier complements lightweight construction TechCenter of KraussMaffei
- New MX mold carrier for LFI and SCS spraying technologies
- Focus on development of large-format visible components with Class A surfaces and spraying applications
- Covers entire process chains from idea to series production
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Injection moulding
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DS Smith
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Romeoville, IL
Fully recyclable packaging options
DS Smith Plastics Injection Moulding business introduces Loop Ready Packaging
How a return to packaging’s past can drive the circular economy of tomorrow - DS Smith Plastics, Injection Moulding business segment is proud to launch a new line of packaging options known as Loop Ready Packaging (LRP). LRPs are robust, re-usable, returnable and fully recyclable packaging options...
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Caps & Closures
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Aptar
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Crystal Lake,IL
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United States
New closure
Aptar Food + Beverage Creates a new bi-textured closure for dry herbs and spices
Aptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in innovative dispensing solutions in the food market, has launched a new bi-textured and bi-colored closure solution for the European food market for the new ‘Eurojar’ from McCormick & Company, a global leader in spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other...
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Caps & Closures
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BERICAP
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Budenheim
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Germany
Partnership
BERICAP and Thinfilm partner to implement advanced closure technology
Thinfilm will provide connected product solutions for BERICAP’s plastic injection-molded closures - BERICAP, a supplier of world-class high value-added plastic caps and closures for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets, and Thin Film Electronics ASA, the global leader in near field...
DECORATION TECHNOLOGY
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Labelling machines
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Sidel
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Parma
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Italy
Labelling
Levissima, leading Italian water brand, trusts Sidel’s new EvoDECO Roll-Fed Labeller to secure line performance and label quality
Levissima, part of Sanpellegrino Group (Nestlé Waters), needed to address the growing demand for bottled water in Italy with a new complete line, producing its re-designed 1.5 litre bottle of pure, Alpine water. With the help of its long-standing partner, Sidel, Levissima was able to improve the...
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Sleeves
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Petcore Europe
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Brussels
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Belgium
Sleeves
Recyclability of household and personal care PET bottles - perforated sleeves approved
Petcore Europe ODR Working Group achieves a 3-year temporary endorsement for perforated sleeves on Household and Personal Care (HPC) PET bottles by the European PET Bottle Platform.
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Labels
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Avery Dennison
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Mentor
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United States
Launch
Avery Dennison recycled PET (rPET) liners now available across Europe in four constructions
The recent launch, by Avery Dennison, of a portfolio using recycled PET (rPET) liners has received another important boost, with four labelling constructions now available across Europe.
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Labels
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UPM Raflatac
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Eastfield
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United Kingdom
Sustainable labels
The clear sustainable choice: UPM Raflatac's Vanish™ PCR with recycled content face and liner a global first for clear film labeling
UPM Raflatac is boldly taking a leap forward in its promise to label a smarter future. Its new sustainable Vanish™ PCR line of ultra-thin clear film labels are now available in the EMEIA region. Featuring 90 percent recycled content face and liners, these "no-label" look labels will allow brand...
CONVEYING & TRANSPORTATION
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Packaging machinery
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SMI
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San Giovanni Bianco (BG)
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Italy
Packaging Machinery
SMI packaging equipment for Coca-Cola Nogales
Green solutions for the beverage industry
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Conveying & Transportation
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Gebo Cermex
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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...
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Packaging machinery
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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...
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Packaging machinery
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SMI
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San Giovanni Bianco (BG)
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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...
In order to further protect fragile containers, such as glass containers, the installation of the PID (Partition Inserting Device) is recommended...
RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY
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Recycling technology
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Starlinger & Co. Ges.m.b.H
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Vienna
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Austria
New recycling line
Extrupet increases capacity with 2nd Starlinger PET recycling line
Extrupet Group (Pty) Ltd, South Africa's first and largest recycling operation for post-consumer PET bottles, has ordered a second Starlinger PET recycling line to meet the country's growing demand for rPET.
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Recycling technology
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Starlinger & Co. Ges.m.b.H
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Vienna
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Austria
Recycling technology
Cypriot president inaugurates the first Turn-Key Plastics Recycling Facility in the Island State – a collaboration between Lindner & Starlinger
PCC Recycling, a Poullaides Group company, is taking an important step towards a circular economy with modern recycling technology from Austria and Germany. The flexibility of the recycling facility solves several of the island’s problems at once.
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Sorting systems
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Bühler Group
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Uzwil
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Switzerland
Award
Bühler wins Queen’s Award for food safety and recycling innovation
Bühler UK Ltd has won this year’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation in recognition of its pioneering research into camera technology used in sorting machines. The technological breakthrough is being used to drive up food safety controls in the nut and frozen vegetable sectors while also...
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