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| Global themes | SÜDPACK Verpackungen | Ochsenhausen | Germany

Recycling

Plastic waste as a valuable resource – SÜDPACK invests in joint project with RECENSO

SÜDPACK advocates the establishment of chemical recycling as a complementary technology to mechanical recycling, which has not been suitable for processing the complex laminated films of the packaging industry. Collaboration with RECENSO, a specialist in the implementation of systems for resource…
| Business function | Alpla | Hard | Austria

Acquisition

ALPLA acquires facility of AMCOR in India

Expansion of activities in the western region of India – 50 employees are taken over
| Recycling technology | Loop Industries; SUEZ | Montreal, Canada and Paris | France

Plan: First infinite Loop facility producing 100% recycled and infinitely recyclable plastic in Europe

Loop Industries and SUEZ recently announced plans to build the first Infinite Loop™ recycling facility in Europe. Based on enhanced recycling, the partnership will combine the resource management expertise of SUEZ and Loop’s unique breakthrough technology for the production of virgin quality, food…
| Global themes | LyondellBasell | Houston, TX and Rotterdam | Netherlands

Sustainability

LyondellBasell Sustainability Report sets ambitious plastic waste targets

On 28 September 2020, LyondellBasell released its annual Sustainability Report with the aim of affecting positive change and is focused on three transformational areas including plastic waste, climate change, and thriving societies. LyondellBasell announced one of the most ambitious goals of the…
| Business function | Carbios | Clermont-Ferrand | France

Central Location

Carbios to move facilities to a Michelin site in Clermont-Ferrand, France

Carbios announced the regrouping of its teams on a single site belonging to Michelin. They will be located near Carbios’ Clermont-Ferrand, France, headquarters.
| Global themes | STF Recycling GmbH | Aicha vorm Wald | Germany

Approval

STF Recycling GmbH receives OEKO-TEX certificate

On July 24th, STF Recycling GmbH from Aicha vorm Wald received the OEKO-Tex certificate for flakes made from PET bottles in white, green and blue. The worldwide recognized trustmark confirms the harmlessness to health of plastic products.
| The Association of Plastic Recyclers | Washington, DC | United States

PCR

California governor signs mandatory recycled content bill

Nation’s first recycled content requirement for plastic beverage containers will increase collection and supply, expand market demand - The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing the United States’ first ever recycled content mandate for plastic…
| Business function | Lindner Recyclingtech | Spittal an der Drau | Austria

Expansion

Lindner Recyclingtech doubles its capacity with new headquarters

The specialist in waste processing and shredding technology, founded in Austria in 1948, celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its new factory premises on 18 September 2020. Strengthened by the successes of recent years and its solid corporate management, the company is investing in a new site…
| Global themes | Danone | Paris | France

rPET

Evian launches new range made from recycled bottles

evian natural spring water has announced an additional milestone in its mission to become a circular* brand, with the introduction of new recycled bottles in its portfolio, made from 100% recycled plastic*. The innovation is now available in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany and the UK.
| Business function | The Green Dot | Cologne | Germany

Anniversary

30 years of Green Dot

30 years ago, on 28 September 1990, a new enterprise was founded in Bonn: “Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland Gesellschaft für Abfallvermeidung und Sekundärrohstoffgewinnung mbH” (Der Grüne Punkt – a limited-liability company for waste avoidance and production of secondary raw materials). 
| Global themes | Forest Essentials | New Delhi | India

Eco-friendly materials

Forest Essentials partners with Reliance to recycle plastic waste packaging

Cognizant of the need for effective solutions to reduce plastic waste in the context of growing environmental challenges, Forest Essentials has been strengthening its policies towards eco-friendly packaging and organized recycling by partnering with Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL). As one of the…

BLOW MOULDING

| Global themes | Krones | Neutraubling | Germany

Award

German Packaging Award 2020: Krones wins in the “Sustainability” category

  • On 25th August, the German Packaging Institute announced the German Packaging Award 2020 winners.
  • Both Krones AG and its subsidiary, Dekron, can look forward to receiving an award in the “Sustainability” category.
  • The prize-winning entry involves a beverage bottle, the design and lifecycle of…
| Blow Moulding & Coating | Berry Gobal | Evansville, IN | United States

Bottle Design

Berry Global: New PET range

To meet growing demand in the fruit juice market, Berry M&H has introduced a new family range of square round PET bottles.
| 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.

FILLING TECHNOLOGY

| Filling technology | Sidel | Parma, IO | Italy

Anniversary

Leading in aseptic PET filling: Sidel celebrates three years of FDA validation for its Aseptic Combi Predis

In 2017, the Sidel Aseptic Combi PredisTM blow fill seal filler was validated by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for low acid products sold in the US – an industry first. With more than 180 references at major beverage and dairy companies since the launch of this safe and simple…
| Filling technology | Sidel | Parma, IO | Italy

Modernization

Spanish dairy farmers favour aseptic bottling in PET

In cooperation with Sidel, Spanish dairy company Andía Lácteos de Cantabria S.L. have modernised their plant in Renedo de Piélagos with the most modern, state-of-the-art aseptic PET bottling technology for ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milk for the Spanish dairy player.
| 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…

CAPPING TECHNOLOGY

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

Tethered Caps

Aptar launches ROCKET sport cap

New cap offers visible safety, comfortable drinking, and sustainability benefits - Aptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in dispensing solutions for more than 30 years, is pleased to announce ROCKET, its next generation sport cap.
| Global themes | United Caps | Wiltz | Luxembourg

Sustainability

UNITED CAPS issues interim sustainability report

UNITED CAPS issued an interim sustainability report outlining its sustainability targets and how its sustainability strategies inform all of its efforts, from the plant to the consumer’s hand. The update outlines priorities, and progress against them, through 2025.
| 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…

DECORATION TECHNOLOGY

| Decoration technologies | ProMach | Cincinnati, Ohio | United States

Acquisition

ProMach acquires Panther Industries, a print and apply labeling automation leader

ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced today that it has acquired Panther Industries, a leading provider of automated labeling equipment for Fortune 1000 as well as small and medium sized businesses across North America. The addition of Panther expands ProMach’s…
| Decoration technologies | Siegwerk Druckfarben | Siegburg | Germany

Recycling of sleeves along with PET bottles

Siegwerk receives APR recognition for deinking technology for improving the recyclability of PET bottles

With its AQUANTUM Alkali Strippable Primer and SICURA UV/LED ink technology Siegwerk sets a new standard for the recycling of PET bottles: It significantly facilitates the deinking of UV/LED-printed PET shrink sleeves further improving the quality of recycled PET bottles according to the Association…
| 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).

CONVEYING & TRANSPORTATION

| Conveying & Transportation | SMI | S.Giovanni Bianco (BG) | 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…
| Conveying & Transportation | SMI | S.Giovanni Bianco (BG) | Italy

Shrink wrapping

SMI: Bepensa - A modern packaging plant for the 100 % Mexican ready-to-drink beverage

In Mexico, in the city of Querétaro, you are immediately fascinated by a magical atmosphere that invites you to have a break and to taste a refreshing cocktail, like the ready-to-drink “Caribe Cooler” produced by Bebidas Internacionales Bepensa S.A. de C.V.
In order to automate the secondary and…
| 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…

RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY

| Recycling technology | Loop Industries; SUEZ | Montreal, Canada and Paris | France

Plan: First infinite Loop facility producing 100% recycled and infinitely recyclable plastic in Europe

Loop Industries and SUEZ recently announced plans to build the first Infinite Loop™ recycling facility in Europe. Based on enhanced recycling, the partnership will combine the resource management expertise of SUEZ and Loop’s unique breakthrough technology for the production of virgin quality, food…
| Recycling technology | Amcor | Southbank, Victoria | Australia

Digital Watermarking for Sorting and Recycling

Amcor partners in pioneering packaging technology to improve recycling

Amcor recently announced its membership of the Digital Watermarks Initiative “HolyGrail 2.0”, which brings together over 85 companies and organisations across the packaging value chain, including key customers and industry peers.
| Recycling technology | TOMRA Sorting GmbH | Mülheim-Kärlich | Germany

Reverse vending machine

TOMRA - Making beverage container recycling work in any conditions

Global reverse vending leader TOMRA has today unveiled its robust solution for big-city recycling, the TOMRA S1 Rugged. Designed to withstand challenging weather conditions, this innovative reverse vending machine (RVM) has been designed for returning drink containers for recycling in semi-outdoor,…
| Recycling technology | C.M.G. SpA | Budrio di Bologna | Italy

Granulation

CMG Granulators: Complete system solutions for PET preform recycling applications

CMG launches a new series of system solutions for PET preform production. The very innovative and unique attributes of such new series are several and all contribute to obtaining the highest degree of productivity, regrind quality (homogeneous particle dimensions and absence of dust), efficiency of…

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