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EDITORIAL
2025-08-24
1:35 min
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EDITORIAL
K-SHOW 2025 Sustainable innovations. Visionary impulses.
Dear Readers, Just four weeks ago, the PET industry came together at drinktec in ...
IN DIALOGUE
2025-09-23
20:26 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
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Chemical recycling
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PET materials
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Interview
Eastman - Accelerating Circularity: Unlocking the Full Potential of Recycled PET with Chemical Recycling
Through advanced recycling technologies, Eastman offers high-quality recycled PET ...
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IN DETAIL
2025-06-24
0:50 min
K-Show 2025
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: Nordson BKG and FIMIC to jointly present new recycling solutions
At this year’s K trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, Nordson BKG GmbH, part of Nordson Corporation’s Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division and FIMIC Srl. will unveil a newly developed collaborative innovation.
2025-06-26
4:17 min
K-Show 2025
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PET recycling systems
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Recycling machines
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Exhibition
K 2025: Revolutionising extrusion efficiency with Gneuss
Unlocking new potential in existing processes with Gneuss melt filtration and ...
2025-06-27
1:15 min
K-Show 2025
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PET recycling systems
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: PET Recycling à la KraussMaffei
More output, less investment - optimized recycling processes From bottle-to-bottle ...
2025-07-01
1:45 min
K-Show 2025
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Mechanical recycling
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: Lindner’s spotlight: recyclate quality, energy efficiency, flexibility, smart process optimisation and mechanical recycling
At the K 2025, Lindner will be making the most of its exhibition space, showcasing ...
2025-07-22
2:38 min
K-Show 2025
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Plastic recycling systems
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Granulation
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Exhibition
K 2025: Herbold Meckesheim unveils cutting-edge recycling solutions
Herbold Meckesheim, a brand of Coperion, will showcase its latest advancements in ...
2025-07-30
3:46 min
K-Show 2025
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Sustainability & Circular Economy
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: Keeping plastics in the cycle with the Fraunhofer IVV's solvent-based recycling process
The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV will be ...
2025-08-13
1:22 min
K-Show 2025
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Sorting and collection
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: STEINERT's sorting technology for difficult plastic streams live
Black packaging, thin films and contaminated food containers are among the biggest ...
2025-08-19
2:11 min
K-Show 2025
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Quality control, service
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: INTRAVIS showcases intelligent inspection systems for preforms, medical applications, in-mold labels
INTRAVIS GmbH will present its wide variety of inline quality control solutions at ...
2025-08-20
0:56 min
K-Show 2025
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Labels and sleeves
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: CCL’s IML division targets growth with smart, sustainable IML solutions
CCL’s IML divison will present its latest advancements in In-Mold Labeling (IML) ...
2025-08-22
1:37 min
K-Show 2025
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Hotrunner systems and controllers
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: Husky - Sustainability without compromise
Once, Husky faced a choice: sustainability or performance, quality or security. At ...
2025-08-27
3:44 min
K-Show 2025
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Preform moulds
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: Nissei ASB unveils latest innovations under “All-in-One Sustainable Bottle Solutions”, featuring advanced machines, molding technologies, and cutting-edge bottle designs
Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd. will demonstrate live molding of four separate ...
2025-08-28
2:80 min
K-Show 2025
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Sorting and collection
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: TOMRA presents a holistic approach to full plastics circularity
For the first time, TOMRA presents holistic solutions for reducing, reusing and ...
2025-09-05
2:53 min
K-Show 2025
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: Kiefel - Innovation for rPET, fiber & more
With 70 years of experience and a clear perspective on the future, Kiefel is ...
2025-09-05
1:50 min
Biobased Material
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FOUR:25
PET alternative
Kobe University: Biodegradable PET alternative bioproduced at unprecedented levels
The PET-alternative PDCA is biodegradable and has superior physical properties. A ...
2025-09-10
2:22 min
K-Show 2025
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Plastic recycling systems
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: Starlinger - The art of post-consumer plastics recycling
Film waste from the food and agricultural sectors, fibers, or foamed plastics: The ...
2025-09-11
1:23 min
K-Show 2025
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FOUR:25
Exhibition
K 2025: ALPLA - Plastic is Fantastic: Powerful Material. Powerful Voice.
K 2025 becomes a stage for something big: the premiere of the Plastic is Fantastic Association – the first global movement dedicated to reshaping how the world sees plastic. With a clear message to consumers: Facts, not prejudice. Its public debut in Düsseldorf sends a strong signal:
IN BUSINESS
2025-08-18
1:52 min
Labels and sleeves
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FOUR:25
Recycling-friendly labelling
Let go at the right moment: Henkel's new hot melt adhesive for PET bottle labeling
Henkel's new Technomelt EM 335 RE is an adhesive tailored to the needs of modern ...
2025-09-05
1:35 min
Analysis & Inspection Devices
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FOUR:25
Simulation
KHS: Low-loss bottle filling - Keeping it calm
Beverage sloshing at high filling capacities causes loss and soiling KHS analyzes ...
2025-09-11
1:13 min
Bottle development and design
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FOUR:25
Moulded-pulp bottle
Krones: Alternative materials for beverage containers
The demands on packaging solutions are constantly changing – driven by regulatory ...
2025-09-23
3:50 min
Preform developments
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Filling and aseptic
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FOUR:25
Preform Handling
M. Tanner: New generation of preform handling system
The new generation of the SmartLine preform handling system from M. Tanner ...
2025-09-23
4:11 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
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Europe
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FOUR:25
rPET
OUTLOOK: Less volatility, more availability, softer demand for Europe R-PET
The recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market has seen its least volatile year since pre-COVID times, with seasonal trends replacing the extreme spikes and troughs experienced in recent years. Post-summer seasonal demand slowdown expected Europe faces challenges from ...
2025-09-23
2:20 min
Dryers and dehumidifyers
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FOUR:25
Vacuum Drying Technology
DRV Technology for Continuous Vacuum Drying
In today’s recycled PET (rPET) industry, energy efficiency, product quality, and ...