2:20 min PET processing, Global themes, Sustainability & Circular Economy, …

OCTAL wins industry with the first ever green plastic sheet

OCTAL has set a new benchmark for packaging with DPETTM - the world’s first green plastic sheet. In addition to massive resources saving in production the carbon footprint is 25 % lower than that of any comparable PET sheet. This means a quantum leap has been achieved in ...
0:29 min Caps & Closures

BERICAP in Argentina

BERICAP founded BERICAP Argentina SA in Buenos Aires.BERICAP Argentina SA will cooperate with BERICAP Brazil Ltda and will increase the presence of BERICAP in South America where BERICAP produces since 1998.Production start for manufacturing the DoubleSeal Supershorty suitable to PCO ...
2:29 min Bottle development and design

APPE at Brau Beviale 2011: Preview

  A new manufacturing technique to allow the creation of handled larger ...
4:17 min Bottle development and design

The PET Keg revolution for beer: case history Amstel Tapje by Heineken

  The PET Keg revolution for beer: case history Amstel Tapje by ...
2:50 min Barrier materials

APPE unveils plans for new revolutionary barrier technology launch

APPE, the packaging division of LSB, has announced a major collaboration with ColorMatrix, a leading supplier of liquid colorants and additives for plastic applications, and specialist mould manufacturer KTW in the development and launch of a unique new barrier technology for PET and ...
3:17 min Facts & Figures, Staple fibers, fibers, filaments

IVL to acquire Wellman International's recycling and fiber business

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, the world's leading vertically integrated Polyester Value Chain producer, has signed an agreement to acquire Wellman International's recycling business in Europe from AURELIUS AG, to pursue customers' sustainability needs and meet the demands ...
3:20 min Two step blow moulding systems

Sacmi-made solutions for the beverage industry

A not-to-be-missed appointment for European players in the beverage industry. And an exceptional showcase for the major technology producers. This is Brau Beviale, to be held at Nuremburg from 9th to 11th November 2011.With regard to the beverage field Sacmi has, for some time now, ...
2:51 min Caps & Closure Technology

Husky’s next generation HyCAP system allows for faster cycles and improves energy utilization

Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced the launch of its next generation HyCAP system for high output beverage closure manufacturing. An evolution of the existing platform, the new HyCAP system offers several advantages including the enablement of faster cycle times, ...
5:46 min Two step blow moulding systems

KHS at Brau Beviale 2011

At this year's Brau Beviale one of the world leaders in filling and packaging technology KHS will be presenting a wide range of innovations.  With its new platform system Innofill Glass, for example, the company will be heralding a new dawn of filling machines for glass bottles.  The ...
0:39 min PET processing

1st PET Polycondensation Plant with AQUAFIL Low Building Technology (LBT)

Polyplex Ltd. has purchased its 4th polycondensation plant for polyester film production with AQUAFILEngineering Technology. Polyplex Ltd. is the 4th largest thin film producer in the world and operatestoday already three 2-Reactor PET polycondensation plants of AQUAFIL ...