3:32 min PET materials, Global themes, Sustainability & Circular Economy, …

OCTAL: 51 million kg of CO2 emissions reduced in the past year

OCTAL, the world’s leading integrated producer of high-quality PET sheet and resin, presented the results of an independent study today. Thanks to the company’s production method, which is unique in the world, a total of 51 million tons of CO2 emissions were reduced during the ...
2:19 min PET processing, Markets and Management, Applications & Operations, …

OCTAL doubles production and establishes new factory

OCTAL, the biggest producer of high grade plastic sheet worldwide is currently establishing the third and the fourth production building in Salalah, Oman. Full production should start in May 2012. With the new facilities, the annual capacity can be more than doubled to 927,000 tons. ...
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APPE named Processor of the Year in the 2011 Plastics Industry Awards

An ambitious diversification strategy and a strong commitment to quality were key ...
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Husky demonstrates range of medical products including new Ultra SideGate hot runner at Fakuma

Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced that it is launching its new Ultra SideGate™ hot runner technology at the Fakuma International Trade Fair (Oct. 18 – 22, Friedrichshafen, Germany). The new Ultra SideGate hot runner is designed and optimized for deep draw parts such as ...
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PolyOne accelerates specialty growth with agreement to acquire ColorMatrix Group

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced an agreement to acquire ColorMatrix Group, Inc., the leading global innovator in liquid colorants, additives and fluoropolymers.“I am extremely pleased ...
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 ...
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Coca-Cola Enterprises and ECO Plastics unveil name of recycling joint venture

Continuum Recycling reflects goal of continuous process of use, recycling and reuse ECO Plastics start work on new facility and now actively hiring for 30 new roles Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) and ECO Plastics have today revealed the name of their pioneering joint venture. A ...
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Klöckner Pentaplast announces launch of new state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment for European market

The Klöckner Pentaplast Group announced today the launch of its new center of excellence for PVC and PET shrink-label, adhesive tape, card, and decorative-surfaces films at its Burgkirchen/Gendorf, Germany, site. The center of excellence is part of Klöckner Pentaplast’s €40 Mio ($54 ...
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ENGEL invests in India

ENGEL, based in the Austrian town of Schwertberg, is extending its sales base in ...
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CCL INDUSTRIES announces $30 million expansion plan for its emerging market label operations

CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in labelling and specialty packaging solutions for the consumer products and healthcare industries, announced today that it plans to invest $30 million during 2011 and 2012 to expand its CCL Label operations in Emerging Markets. The Company will ...