Amcor launches lightweight Moderna Flip Top TE closure
Amcor has introduced the Moderna Flip Top tamper-evident (TE) closure, a lightweight, recycle-ready mono-material one-piece closure for vinegar, sauces and dressings in PET bottles.
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Husky to present PET and packaging systems at Gulfood 2026
At Gulfood Manufacturing 2026, Husky will present PET preform, injection moulding, closure and monitoring solutions for food and beverage packaging. The company says local production can help manufacturers address supply chain uncertainty and material costs.
Wosana expands its R&D facilities in Andrychów
Wosana has completed another development phase at its Andrychów plant. The investments covered a new laboratory, expanded R&D facilities and automated pallet transport, supporting aseptic production and improvements in occupational safety and ergonomics.
Recycled PET under the microscope: NIAS research findings need to be put into context
A study involving 13 laboratories showed how analytical methods and reporting affect NIAS screening results. The material's origin, recycled content and processing conditions are also relevant when assessing rPET.
Sidel to meet water producers at Brazilian industry event
At Expo Abinam & Sindinam 2026, Sidel will discuss production efficiency, PET lightweighting, packaging optimisation and capacity development with mineral water producers from across Brazil.
Competek launches universal mould for blow moulding
Competek has introduced Flex Mould, a universal mould that can be transferred between compatible blow moulding platforms. The system is intended to reduce machine-specific tooling, shorten format changeovers and support production continuity.
Petcore Europe sets agenda for 2027 PET conference
Petcore Europe will hold its 2027 Annual Conference with ICIS in Rome on 10–11 February. The programme will examine regulation, market developments and circularity across the PET value chain.
Sidel to present edible oil filling machine
Sidel's new edible oil filling machine handles containers with capacities ranging from 0.5 to 5 litres. The equipment is designed to provide filling accuracy of 0.5 g per kilogram of oil.
Avery Dennison labels approved for PET tray recycling
RecyClass has granted its first Technology Approvals for the PET thermoforms recycling stream to two Avery Dennison direct thermal PP label technologies. Testing confirmed their compatibility with European PET thermoform recycling processes.
Sidel to present beverage solutions at BrauBeviale
At BrauBeviale 2026, Sidel will present packaging line solutions for cans, glass and PET. The display will cover aseptic filling, laser preform heating, pasteurisation and the washing of reusable containers.
Sidel launches the EvoDECO Next labelling system
EvoDECO Next applies partial roll-fed labels to PET bottles. According to Sidel, the system can reduce label area by up to 75% while maintaining industrial production performance.
Sidel to show packaging solutions at Gulfood 2026
At Gulfood Manufacturing 2026, Sidel will present technologies for blow moulding, aseptic production, packaging and end-of-line automation. The solutions on display will include EvoBLOW Laser, Actis and Aseptic Predis X4.
How PPWR is rewriting the economics of recycling
PPWR is shifting value in plastics recycling from recovered volume to verified quality. Demand for traceable, high-purity recyclates is linking sorting performance, feedstock quality and packaging design more closely.
kp Elite Nova wins two Recoup awards
Klöckner Pentaplast received two Recoup awards for kp Elite Nova, a lightweight mono-PET tray designed for modified atmosphere packaging. The tray can contain up to 100% post-consumer recycled PET.
BASF adds recycled PET grades to Ultradur portfolio
BASF has introduced glass fibre-reinforced PBT/PET compounds containing up to 30% post-consumer recycled material. The Ultradur RC1 grades are intended for structural automotive components.
Amcor to present food packaging portfolio at CibusTec
At CibusTec 2026, Amcor will present rigid packaging, closures and specialty formats for food and beverages. The portfolio includes PET and polypropylene solutions, as well as support related to PPWR, PCR integration and recyclability validation.
Competek outlines PET bottle lightweighting process
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.
Sidel to show beverage solutions at drinktec India
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 to present PET technologies at drinktec India 2026
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.
Roadmap targets 42% cut in US PET bottle emissions
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 adopts Sidel's 9-gram PET bottle
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%.
Barmag to present integrated fiber technologies in Shanghai
At ITMA Asia 2026, Barmag will present technologies for filament yarns, staple fibers and nonwovens. The portfolio covers spinning, winding, texturing, automation, digital process control and polyester recycling.
Krones to present brewery solutions at BrauBeviale 2026
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 promotes smart, future-focused manufacturing at Allpack Indonesia
Sidel will present complete line solutions, PET blow moulding technologies, aseptic systems and digital tools supporting production efficiency and flexibility at Allpack Indonesia 2026.
Barmag and BB Engineering to show yarn technologies in Cairo
Barmag and BB Engineering will present technologies for synthetic yarn production at the Egy Stitch & Tex Expo in Cairo. The scope covers polycondensation, extrusion, POY, FDY and IDY yarns, texturing, carpet yarns, nonwovens and PET recycling.
KraussMaffei Extrusion presents ZSA UltraCycle
KraussMaffei Extrusion will present the ZSA UltraCycle side-feed system for twin-screw extruders at Fakuma. The system is designed for direct processing of light, low bulk-density recycled materials without additional pre-compaction.
CRRE 2026 to focus on resource recycling value chains
The inaugural Circular Resources and Recycling Expo will take place on November 25-27, 2026, at the Suzhou International Expo Center in China. The event will combine conferences, an exhibition and business matching across recycling sectors.
kp to present food packaging at CFIA Toulouse
Klöckner Pentaplast will exhibit at CFIA Toulouse for the first time, presenting trays, films and lidding materials for food processors and packers. The company will show solutions including kp Elite Nova, kp Infinity, kp MonoSeal and kp FlexiFlow.
Hybrid packaging outside the deposit system
Beverage packaging with a plastic body and an aluminium lid is appearing on the Polish market, but it does not fit the current definitions of the deposit system. The Polish Recycling Association also points to the lack of a domestic recycling route for such packaging.
Finke Colors launches laser additive for transparent plastics
Finke Colors has expanded its range of laser-active masterbatches with an additive for marking transparent plastics. The solution creates hologram-like effects inside the polymer without damaging the surface.
KHS USA to present systems at Pack Expo
KHS USA will show filling and packaging technologies for the North American beverage market at Pack Expo in Chicago. The presentation will focus on resource efficiency, recyclable PET solutions, digital services and line performance.
PET thermoform recovery rises as rPET use declines
NAPCOR reports record PET thermoform recovery in the U.S. and Canada in 2024, while recycled-content use in new thermoforms fell. The findings point to processing challenges, limited dedicated infrastructure and weaker domestic demand.
SEM Biotech expands blood collection tube production
SEM Biotech has established an automated ISO Class 8 production platform for Vacusem vacuum blood collection tubes, with annual capacity of 500 million units. The investment is based on an integrated system supplied with Husky Technologies and Schöttli mold technology.
Promix to present process technologies at Fakuma 2026
At Fakuma 2026, Promix Solutions will present technologies for mixing, foaming, cooling and process monitoring in plastics processing. The company will focus on Microcell Technology and the Visco-P inline viscometer with closed-loop control.
Barmag and Object Carpet validate BICO BCF yarn
Barmag and Object Carpet have tested BICO BCF yarn across the carpet manufacturing process. The trials indicate improved volume, elasticity and heavy-duty performance, as well as potential for recyclable carpet concepts.
Lifocolor to show masterbatch portfolio at Fakuma 2026
Lifocolor will present masterbatch solutions at Fakuma 2026 addressing material switching, recycling sortability and regulatory compliance, including Velvet PET and NIR-detectable black masterbatches.