Clariant begins construction of second high performance additives production line
Clariant is expanding its Cangzhou production site for the manufacture of the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED.
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Bakcycle recycles flexible packaging using Tomra technologies
Bakcycle Recycling successfully produces high-quality granules from post-consumer LDPE packaging waste using Tomra’s advanced sensor-based sorting technologies, setting a new standard in the Turkish recycling industry.
Improved sealing and energy savings thanks to digital heating system
Patented digital heating system enables reliable sealing - also for recyclable mono-materials - and offers up to 50 percent energy saving and compensation of productivity losses of 30 percent with return on investment in six months.
Berry’s Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottle helps tackle a global problem
New spring water range uses the category’s first fully recycled ocean-bound plastic bottle.
LG Chem and Reifenhäuser agree to collaborate
South Korea’s leading global chemical company LG Chem and the extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), confirming further extensive cooperation.
The Bottle4Flex project aims to develop a 100% recyclable skinpack container from recycled PET
Aimplas is collaborating with Covinil and Eroski to overcome the challenges of recycling multilayer packaging while promoting sustainability and the efficient use of recycled materials in the food industry.
Amcor and Kolon Industries partner to pioneer more sustainable polyester materials for packaging
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Kolon Industries Inc., a leading South Korean chemical materials manufacturer.
KHS Group expands its bottle handling expertise through share in Tyrolon
The KHS Group is expanding its expertise in the handling of PET and glass bottles by acquiring the majority share in Tyrolon-Schulnig GmbH.
Sidel introduces its breakthrough bottle washer
With beverage bottlers requiring a solution that reduces production costs while improving their environmental footprint, Sidel has launched its new bottle washer which combines chemical and ultrasound technology for the highest performance.
SACMI a key player on the Italian innovation scene
A tribute to Italian ingenuity, past, present and future. An exhibition of over 100 patents, including the SACMI Cool+ system that contributed significantly to innovation in the beverage packaging industry. Venue: Rome, Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, until 20 March 2025
Flawless injection-moulding technology
Since its acquisition of Netstal Maschinen AG, Krones has for the first time been able to offer a solution for every step in the plastics cycle from within the group.
Ester Industries advances sustainable packaging with Gneuss Recycling Technology
Ester Industries is planning to install Gneuss Omni 200 system to boost sustainable Bopet film production, aligning with India's 2025 recycling goals and regulatory requirements.