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| Global themes | Amcor | Melbourne | Australia

Campaign

Amcor leads industry conversation with “Choose Plastic” initiative

Lightweight, shatterproof, transparent, recloseable, resealable and infinitely recyclable,* - PET is rapidly becoming the world’s preferred packaging material. With a goal of educating consumers, customers and other stakeholders on the benefits of plastic packaging, Amcor recently launched a “Choose…
| Global themes | Suntory | Minato | Japan

Announcement

Suntory Group joins the Global Plastic Action Partnership

Suntory Group today announced that it has joined the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), a global platform that works to effectively and sustainably reduce plastic waste and pollution around the world. This partnership will help Suntory be part of a more sustainable society while also…
| Business function | SGT | Rezé | France

PET preform manufacturing unit

SGT inaugurates its new Chalon-Sur-Saône site

"Our objective is to speed up the incorporation of recycled plastic into our preform production" - Société Générale des Techniques (SGT) inaugurated its new Chalon-Sur-Saône site . The specific feature of this factory is its integrated “SGR” plastics recycling line and its PET preform manufacturing…
| Business function | Coca-Cola Amatil | Sydney | Australia

New Plant

Heads of Agreement signed for potential recycling plant in Australia

Coca-Cola Amatil today announced it had entered into a Heads of Agreement with global leader in resource management Veolia Australia and New Zealand, to explore opportunities for a recycled plastic processing plant in Australia.
| Filling technology | KHS | Dortmund | Germany

KHS develops an intelligent filling valve in the DnSPro research project

KHS presents the future of filling: at BrauBeviale the machine and systems manufacturer is to introduce a new, self-learning filling valve

  • Filling system uses artificial intelligence to optimize production processes
  • Self-learning valve suitable for all beverages and container types
  • New development minimizes operation and maintenance effort
| Global themes | One Earth – One Ocean | Munich | Germany

Waste collection project in the megacity Bekasi over a period of three years

One Earth – One Ocean e.V. cooperates with Schwarz Group – Joint river cleaning project on Java/Indonesia

The environmental organization One Earth – One Ocean e.V. (OEOO) together with the Schwarz Group (Lidl, Kaufland) and PT Wasteforchange Alam Indonesia (W4C), a local specialist for waste and recycling management in Java/Indonesia, is launching a joint river cleaning project in the Indonesian…
| Decoration technologies | Coveris | Matthews, NC | United States

Investment

Coveris targets growth in BOPP beverage labels

Leading packaging manufacturer Coveris targets growth in the BOPP (Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene) label beverage market supported by continued investment at its manufacturing facility in Louth, Lincolnshire (UK).
| Global themes | LOOP industries | Terrebonne | Canada

Sustainability

L'OCCITANE will meet its 100% recycled bottles goal ahead of schedule thanks to Loop Industries

Loop Industries, Inc., a leading sustainable plastics technology innovator, and L'OCCITANE en Provence, a global manufacturer and retailer of natural beauty and well-being products, today announced that they are expanding their supply agreement. Thanks to this extended partnership, L'OCCITANE…
| Caps & Closures | Closure Systems International | Indianapolis, IN

Caps & Closures

Closure Systems International introduces PolyCycle® PCR Resin

Today’s consumers are demanding sustainable packaging, and smart brands are taking note. When it comes to sustainable closure design, Closure Systems International (CSI) has led the industry with materials development and lightweight designs. CSI’s newest sustainable development, PolyCycle®…
| Global themes | Constantia Flexibles | Vienna | Austria

New plant

Constantia Flexibles pioneers in sustainable packaging production

Constantia Flexibles – the world’s third largest producer of flexible packaging with headquarters in Vienna, Austria – opens the world’s first plant designed to produce more sustainable and recyclable flexible packaging only, in India. Production focus at the plant lies on the more environmentally…
| Recycling technology | European Plastics Converters | Brussels | Belgium

Recycling

Online tool that monitors uptake of recycled polymers launches in the UK

MOnitoring Recyclates for Europe (MORE) — the single, unified online tool to monitor the uptake of recycled polymers into products — is now available for use by converters in the United Kingdom (UK). MORE is designed to monitor and register the industry’s efforts to reach the EU target of 10 million…
| Business function | Henkel | Düsseldorf | Germany

Next step of collaboration to reduce plastic waste and fight poverty

Henkel extends partnership with Plastic Bank

Henkel extends its collaboration with the social enterprise Plastic Bank for another five years. Following the achievements of the partnership launched in 2017, Henkel will support ongoing projects in Haiti, the Philippines and Indonesia and significantly contribute to developing an infrastructure…
| Business function | Nestlé Waters North America | Stamford, CT | United States

Study

Nestlé Waters North America unveils America’s perspectives on packaging during America Recycles Week

New study illuminates consumer confusion about recycling and sentiment toward plastic packaging in the U.S. – Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) today unveils its third annual, comprehensive national study, This is How We Planet: America’s Perspective on Water, Packaging and Health. As part of…

BLOW MOULDING

| Blow Moulding & Coating | KHS | Dortmund | Germany

KHS FormFill in final acceptance: technology combines stretch blow molding and filling unit

  • Revolutionary technology ready for operation before end of 2019
  • Efficiency and high savings generated by single unit
  • KHS readies system for market in less than two years since initial concept
| Blow Moulding & Coating | Krones AG | Neutraubling | Germany

Closed Cycle for Plastic Packaging

Holistic line competence from Krones

Can plastic packages be sustainable? Yes, if they are resource-economically produced and kept in a closed cycle. Krones offers a solution for each and every step of the process.
| Blow Moulding & Coating | Sidel | Parma | Italy

New PET Line

Yotvata Dairy Israel boosts brand image with its second Sidel aseptic complete PET line

Yotvata Dairy by Strauss Group, locally well-renowned for their chocolate milk drink, was the first producer in Israel to manufacture Extended Shelf Life (ESL) white milk in PET bottles, a revolutionary development in the Israeli market. Recently, the liquid dairy manufacturer upgraded their 2-litre…
| Blow Moulding & Coating | Agr International | Butler, PA | United States

rPET

Agr International Inc. introduces the Pilot Vision+ in-the-blowmolder inspection system for PET containers

A better way to meet the challenges of producing bottles with increased levels of rPET. Agr International recently introduced its latest and most powerful in-the-blowmolder vision inspection system, Pilot Vision+™.  This product is configured and uniquely positioned to meet the quality management…

FILLING TECHNOLOGY

| Filling technology | GEA | Düsseldorf | Germany

Filling

GEA’s multi-functional Visitron Filler ALL-IN-ONE on its way to Australia

GEA will present its highly efficient, multifunctional processing technology for the beverage industry at this year's leading trade fair, BrauBeviale, in hall 7under the motto: "Refreshingly Different." On display will be the GEA Visitron Filler ALL-IN-ONE, which can fill bottles, cans and PET…
| Filling technology | KHS GmbH | Dortmund | Germany

Turnkey System

Turnkey system for the water market: Armenian bottler grows with KHS technology

  • Market leader Jermuk invests in glass and PET lines
  • Modern labeling equipment for greater reliability
  • New bottle design thanks to KHS Bottles & Shapes™
| Filling technology | GEA | Düsseldorf | 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.
| Filling technology | GEA | Düsseldorf | 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.

CAPPING TECHNOLOGY

| Caps & Closures | Sacmi | Imola (BO) | Italy

Tethered Caps

Tethered caps, SACMI is four years ahead of market requirements

When the new EU Directive comes into force in 2024, this type of cap will be the Beverage Closures standard. And SACMI already has the solutions that look to the industry's future.
| Business function | SABIC | Geleen | Netherlands

Caps & Closures Development

SABIC opens new Caps & Closures Technology and Innovation Center in the Netherlands

SABIC is pleased to announce the opening of its new Technology and Innovation Center dedicated to the caps and closures segment in Geleen, the Netherlands. Located in SABIC’s Global Technology Center for Europe on the Chemelot Campus, this investment is proof of SABIC’s commitment to the industry to…
| Caps & Closures | UNITED CAPS | Wiltz | Luxembourg

Tethered Caps

UNITED CAPS and LyondellBasell set to unveil innovative tethered closures at K 2019

UNITED CAPS and LyondellBasell announced that they will be displaying the results of an extensive collaborative effort to respond to EU Directive 2019/904 on single-use plastics that requires beverage bottles to have closures tethered to the bottle for proper disposal, reducing the risk of plastic…
| Caps & Closures | Bericap | Budenheim | Germany

Product Development

Tethered Caps: BERICAP presents new product solutions

On 3 July 2019, the EU published a far-reaching regulation on the reduction of plastic waste in the oceans. In addition to a complete ban on certain disposable products such as cotton swabs or straws made of plastic, the regulation also includes a provision on closures for plastic beverage bottles,…

DECORATION TECHNOLOGY

| Decoration technologies | Sleever International | Morangis | France

Sleeves

A Technology Excellence Award for Sleever International’s LDPET®

Pack Expo Las Vegas, a world leading packaging and processes event, has honoured Sleever International with a Technology Excellence Award, in the General Packaging Category.
This prestigious prize rewards LDPET® product, respectful of the circular economy, promoting bottle-to-bottle recycling of…
| Decoration technologies | ProMach | Cincinnati, Ohio | United States

Labeling

ProMach acquires Jet Label & Packaging, a leading provider of labeling & coding solutions

ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced today that it has acquired Jet Label & Packaging, Western Canada’s largest producer of labels for a variety of industries. The addition of Jet Label expands ProMach’s labeling and coding capabilities and provides customers…
| Decoration technologies | Loftware | Portsmouth, NH | United States

Labelling

Loftware Spectrum® 4.0 Optimizes Label Printing from Mobile Devices and Introduces Label Comparison

Loftware, Inc., the global leader in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management Solutions, today announced the availability of Loftware Spectrum 4.0. This latest release of Loftware’s flagship Enterprise Labeling Solution enables users to design label printing applications purpose-built for mobile…
| Global themes | UPM Raflatac | Eastfield | United Kingdom

Sustainability

UPM Raflatac’s Mills River factory first in North Carolina to be powered by 100% renewable energy

UPM Raflatac, a global leader in the manufacture of pressure sensitive label materials, is proud to announce that its factory in Mills River is the first manufacturing facility in North Carolina whose electrical supply is generated entirely by renewable sources through Charlotte-based Duke Energy's…

CONVEYING & TRANSPORTATION

| 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.
| Conveying & Transportation | Sidel | Parma | Italy

Palletizing

Success at Nestlé Special.T factory with CoboAccess_Pal leads Sidel to extend cobotic palletizing range to higher payload

Nestlé recently installed two units of CoboAccess™_Pal, an industrial, safe and easy-to-use cobotic palletizing solution from Sidel, at their site in Orbe (Switzerland). By automating the palletizing of their Special.T capsules, Nestlé Suisse SA Orbe gained higher pallet quality while offering…
| Packaging machinery | SMI | San Giovanni Bianco (BG) | Italy

Packaging Machinery

SMI packaging equipment for Coca-Cola Nogales

Green solutions for the beverage industry
| 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…

RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY

| Recycling technology | European Plastics Converters | Brussels | Belgium

Recycling

Online tool that monitors uptake of recycled polymers launches in the UK

MOnitoring Recyclates for Europe (MORE) — the single, unified online tool to monitor the uptake of recycled polymers into products — is now available for use by converters in the United Kingdom (UK). MORE is designed to monitor and register the industry’s efforts to reach the EU target of 10 million…
| Recycling technology | Lightweight Containers | Den Helder | Netherlands

Recycling

NDMAC Systems joins the OneCircle community to bring KeyKeg recycling to France

NDMAC Systems, based in Brittany, France, has joined the OneCircle initiative to support the recycling of KeyKegs – the first in France. NDMAC, which started life as a tech start-up developing connected beer taps for the trade which supply unrivalled data and information on consumption habits, beer…
| Recycling technology | BP | London | United Kingdom

Recycling Technology

BP’s new technology to enable circularity for unrecyclable PET plastic waste

  • Innovative enhanced recycling technology capable of processing PET plastic waste which currently goes unrecycled
  • BP to complete pilot plant in US in 2020 to prove the technology
  • At scale, it may offer potential to divert billions of coloured PET bottles and food trays from landfill and…
| Recycling technology | Neste Corporation

Partnership for Chemical Recycling

REMONDIS and Neste into partnership to develop chemical recycling of plastic waste

Neste and REMONDIS have signed an agreement to collaborate in the development of chemical recycling of plastic waste. The companies will focus on developing and accelerating chemical recycling with a target to reach an annual capacity to process over 200 kilotons of waste plastic.

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