8:25 min Recycling processes
The use of PCR bottle flakes in polymer production / polymer condensation
Much has been written about the fast development of the worldwide polyester market, from the build up of huge capacities for virgin PET production to increased use of PCR bottle flakes. The KREYENBORG Group, with almost 350 employees worldwide, made early recognition of this trend ...
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0:49 min Regions
LyondellBasell to Close Two PP Production Lines in Wesseling, Germany
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced that it will shut down two polypropylene (PP) lines in Wesseling, Germany, by mid-2012. The lines, with a combined capacity of 90 KT per year, are among the company’s smallest and oldest PP production units. “We continue to focus on ...
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1:38 min Regions
Beverage Partners Worldwide joint venture to focus on Europe and Canada
Nestlé S.A. and The Coca-Cola Company today announced that they have agreed to focus the geographic scope of their ready-to-drink tea joint venture, Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW), on Europe and Canada.In Taiwan and Hong Kong, The Coca-Cola Company will enter into a license ...
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1:44 min Management
Pregis Appoints Kevin Baudhuin as President and CEO; Completes Sale of Kobusch-Sengewald business to Sun European Partners, LLP
Pregis Corporation (“the Company”), a leading international manufacturer, marketer, and supplier of protective packaging solutions, announced today that Kevin Baudhuin has been appointed President and CEO of the Company, effective January 1, 2012. Mr. Baudhuin replaces Glenn Fischer, ...
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2:10 min Management
PTI names Thierry Fabozzi managing director of its European business unit
Thierry Fabozzi has been named managing director of Plastic Technologies, Inc. Europe (PTI-E), Yverdon, Switzerland, by Dr. Tom Brady, founder and chairman of Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI).PTI has a long standing global reputation as a leader in the package development and design, ...
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