February 2026

Engineering & Technology: A view on current developments in PET

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Dear Readers,

This edition of PET insights focuses on strategies that have been put into action, technological advances, and clear market trends.

Read about rPET in pharmaceuticals and rPET/AI developments, mono-material PET closures and biobased materials, reusable PET bottles and bottle decoration. 

What all the contributions have in common is a clear desire for change. Recyclability, material efficiency, decarbonisation and digital process optimisation are no longer isolated trends, but integral parts of industrial reality.

Discuss with us or present at our PETnology Europe conference 2026 the latest developments, perspectives and impulses of the PET industry:
10-11 June, Lake Zurich, Switzerland.

Something new is coming! We are just about to unveil our new conference website and registration experience. Stay tuned — registration will open shortly.

We hope you find this a inspiring read!

Dr. Otto Appel

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