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At Pack Expo International 2026, Blow Moulding Technologies and Dassault Systèmes will present an integrated workflow combining simulation, process measurement and physical validation for stretch blow moulded bottle development.
Competek's Packaging Optimization approach covers PET bottle lightweighting from preform and bottle design to testing, industrialisation and production support. The process is intended to reduce material use while maintaining packaging and line performance.
At drinktec India 2026, Sidel will present solutions for PET blow moulding, digital production management and secondary packaging. The technologies on display will include EvoBLOW Laser, the Evo-ON suite and EvoFilm Stretch.
Synergy will present PET packaging production, blowing and filling technologies at drinktec India 2026. The solutions discussed will include the LBP low-pressure blowing system, the integrated Synergy Combi line and the SR 8 machine.
KHS will present turnkey plant engineering for changing beverage portfolios at BrauBeviale. Its exhibits will include resource-efficient bottle washing, high-output can filling and seaming, and digital life cycle support.
Alpla has commissioned new packaging plants in İzmir and Adana following investments of approximately EUR 30 million. The facilities expand its Turkish production network and serve customers in several consumer goods sectors.
A NAPCOR roadmap identifies measures that could reduce the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions intensity of selected US PET beverage bottle systems by about 57% and their total annual emissions by about 42% by 2050.
Arpanon has introduced a 600 ml PET bottle weighing nine grams for its Sendai brand. Developed by Sidel, the packaging reduced bottle weight by approximately 30% and electricity consumption per unit of production by 50%.
At London Packaging Week 2026, Amcor will present airless dispensers, bottles and jars for facial skincare. The portfolio addresses user experience, product protection, recyclability and the use of post-consumer recycled materials.
Wosana has started up a second KHS filling line for mineral and spring water at its Turów plant. The investment, worth more than PLN 50 million, is expected to ultimately double the facility's production capacity.
Sidel has introduced the Cermex RoboSelex system for collating and arranging bottles ahead of case packing. It handles up to 320 products per minute, including lightweight, asymmetric, tapered and narrow-base bottles.
Krones will show process, filling, packaging and digital solutions for breweries at BrauBeviale 2026. The company will focus on alcohol-free beer production, resource efficiency and flexible handling of glass and PET packaging.
Sidel will present complete line solutions, PET blow moulding technologies, aseptic systems and digital tools supporting production efficiency and flexibility at Allpack Indonesia 2026.
Prescan Packaging has expanded its range with the N096M aerosol overcap for 53 mm aluminium transfer cans. The product is now available for enquiries and orders.
Blow Moulding Technologies says PET preforms that meet routine quality specifications can still behave differently during stretch blow moulding. The company points to thermal and blowing behaviour as critical factors in identifying variation before production.
Competek offers an integrated line conversion service for FMCG manufacturers. The solution is intended to simplify packaging format changes, reduce downtime and support the optimisation of existing equipment.
Digitalisation is currently transforming the industry of packaging. Powered by Artificial Intelligence and advanced simulations, it is changing how bottles are being designed, tested and delivered to the market.
Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg is introducing Amcor’s two-piece 28 mm tamper-evident closure for glass bottles. The solution is intended to provide product protection, ease of use, and alignment with growing requirements for returnable and reusable packaging.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Husky is presenting solutions for packaging producers in Southeast Asia, focusing on production efficiency, conversion costs, rPET use and sustainability requirements.
After six months of operation, Poland’s deposit return scheme is delivering its first environmental effects, but according to the Polish Recycling Association it urgently requires better communication with citizens and the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility.
KHS will invest more than EUR 11 million in a new hall for its barrier technology product center in Hamburg. The facility, covering around 4,300 m2, is scheduled to start operations in spring 2027 and will bring together all Plasmax technology departments under one roof.
Amcor has expanded its beverage market portfolio with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for bottles with a capacity of up to 10 litres, used mainly for water and other non-carbonated beverages.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present production line technologies, digital solutions and packaging production systems. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure PET blowing kit.
Gentlebrand presented its SmartWeighting concept using the MINERA still water bottle as an example. The solution is intended to reduce material use while maintaining functional performance, packaging aesthetics and brand positioning.
Amcor has expanded its offering for the beverage market with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for packaging up to 10 litres for water and other non-carbonated beverages.
The deposit system in Poland has ceased to be a concept and has become a reality. Every day we return bottles and cans, stores handle return points, and reverse vending machines have become part of the urban landscape. However, the real effectiveness of the system does not end with collection.
Sidel is launching the Evofill PET filler for water and still beverages. The company highlights up to a 20% increase in filling speed, capacity up to 90,000 bottles per hour, hygiene-focused features and a more compact machine design.
Sidel has launched the Returnable PET – Still Water bottle, designed specifically for the still water market. The solution is intended to enable lower packaging weight, repeated reuse and bottle-to-bottle recycling.
Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products, the world's first edible oil producer to implement Sidel's EvoBLOW Laser technology in a new plant, is combining it with CoboREEL, EvoFilm Stretch and the Evo-ON digital suite.
Sidel will present the EvoBLOW Laser blow-molding system based on laser heating at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai. The solution is designed to enable production of lighter, stronger PET bottles and reduce preform scrap.
Sidel introduces the Nitro Square bottle for still water dosed with liquid nitrogen. The square-section design combines rigid elements with flexible panels and enables the use of rPET.
Interview with Antonello Ciotti, president of Petcore Europe, representing the PET value chain.
Switzerland and Rivella – these two belong together like the Alps and fresh mountain air. Generations of people hereabouts have grown up with the iconic fizzy drink that boasts an impressive brand awareness rating of 95 per cent.
KHS applies computational fluid dynamics to address liquid sloshing between filler, transfer star and capper, aiming to reduce product loss and hygiene risks at outputs up to 90,000 bottles per hour. The work is led by development engineer Dominik Weirich in Bad Kreuznach.
BMT will showcase its Smart prototyping platform at drinktec 2025, combining virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development.
From September 15 to 19, 2025, the Wittmann Group will present itself at the Drinktec, the world’s leading trade fair for beverage and liquid food technology, with a high-speed machine from its EcoPower Xpress series