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October 31, 2017 | Facts & Figures | The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) | Washington DC | United States

Recycling rates

Robust PET bottle sales outpace collection volumes in 2016

Domestic PET Purchases Consistent, Export Down, with Growth in End Market Segments
The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) and The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced today the release of the Report on Postconsumer PET Container Recycling Activity in 2016. The…

October 27, 2017 | Beverages | IBWA | Alexandria, VA | United States

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT OF BOTTLED WATER FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET

Bottled water packaging reduced by nearly half in less than a decade, study finds

The amount of materials used to make polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, and glass bottled water containers has been reduced by 42.8 percent between 2007 and 2015, according to a new study.
The Quantis Life Cycle Inventory and Environmental Footprint of…

October 27, 2017 | Beverages | IBWA | Alexandria, VA | United States

Reducing environmental impact and increasing recycling rates are key goals for the bottled water industry

Bottled water companies continue to be concerned about the environment and are working to increase consumer recycling, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) said today.
“IBWA once again commends the Friends of Little Hunting Creek, Friends of Accotink Creek, and other groups for their…

September 06, 2017 | America | Netstal | Näfels | Switzerland

"Our machines shape the world": invitation to KraussMaffei Corporation's Open House in Florence, Kentucky

– Experience innovative technologies live in the new, expanded TechCenter
– United States premiere for the new all-electric PX series by KraussMaffei and the new ELIOS series by Netstal
– Compounding and recycling systems, as well as PVC pipe production, with a concentration on extrusion
–…

September 01, 2017 | Management | Arol | Canelli (Asti) | Italy

AROL NORTH AMERICA enlarge its headquarters

AROL NORTH AMERICA, a division of AROL S.p.A, the global leader in the design, production and distribution of capping and corking systems based in Canelli, Italy has opened its new, larger headquarters in Buford, Georgia.
From this new facility AROL will provide sales and after sales support and…

June 16, 2017 | Filling & Aseptic | Sidel | Parma

Aseptic PET filling equipment with dry preform sterilisation

Sidel announces approval of its aseptic Combi Predis blow fill seal filler for low acid product manufacturing in the U.S.

Sidel has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Aseptic Combi Predis™ FMa blow fill seal filler following tests run at a dairy customer in North America. This means that the Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis FMa PET filler is validated for low acid manufacturing and commercial…

June 13, 2017 | Preform moulding | ALPLA | Hard, Austria

ALPLA expands its portfolio in the United States through new aquisition

ALPLA has acquired the West Bend (Wisconsin/US), bottle manufacturing plant from Gehl Foods. The standalone facility is located approximately 30 miles north of Milwaukee. This plant is just over 100,000 sq. ft. and supplies six layer bottles to Gehl Foods for aseptic filling in the food and dairy…

June 02, 2017 | Business function | Corvaglia | Eschlikon

corvaglia welcomes General Manager for US market expansion

In order to expand its global presence and to support the continuous sustainable growth of the company, corvaglia is pleased to announce its entry into the United States market with plans to build a closure manufacturing facility to complement its existing operations in Switzerland and Mexico. To…

May 13, 2016 | Business function | Amcor Rigid Plastics | Ann Arbor, Mich.

Amcor Rigid Plastics continues growth strategy with acquisition of Plastic Moulders Limited

Amcor Rigid Plastics has purchased Plastic Moulders Limited, a privately held Toronto-based custom precision molding business.
“This acquisition will continue our growth strategy,” said Mike Schmitt, Amcor Rigid Plastics president. “Plastic Moulders’ technologies and superior technical capabilities…

May 10, 2016 | Markets | Lightweight Containers | Den Helder

Lightweight Containers opens new warehouses in the United States and Canada

Following the opening of the KeyKeg Slimline production line in Joliet (Illinois), Lightweight Containers has announced that they now have five warehouses in the United States and Canada. Four of them have been set up together with the American logistics partner and warehousing specialist, C.H.…

February 01, 2016 | Markets | Petainer | London

Petainer expands manufacturing footprint in the US

Petainer, the gamechanging, global PET and other plastics packaging business, has expanded its distribution and manufacturing footprint in the US following its partnership with G3 Enterprises.
The partnership with G3 Enterprises, who offer the wine and spirits industry quality packaging and supply…

January 14, 2016 | Management | Amcor Rigid Plastics | Ann Arbor, Mich.

Amcor Rigid Plastics launches new business platform to facilitate small-volume bottle production

Amcor’s UpStartTM program works closely with growing start-ups like Alkaline Water Co., Scottsdale, Ariz., by providing a flexible and cost-effective system to launch niche products and conduct test marketing. “Our goal is to assist regional and emerging brands with launching their new, custom…