https://www.plastech.biz/en/news · 27.07.2026

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Plastics and packaging industry

Indorama Ventures targets zero landfill waste in the Philippines

Indorama Ventures has launched a Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at PETValue Philippines, its bottle-to-bottle PET recycling site in Cavite. The project includes co-processing non-recyclable caps and labels as alternative fuel in cement manufacturing.

2026-07-27 recycling

ReVentas and KBR form alliance for solvent-based recycling

ReVentas has signed an engineering and licensing alliance agreement with KBR for solvent-based plastics recycling technology. The partnership is intended to accelerate the international deployment of a process that purifies PE and PP waste into pellets with properties close to virgin material.

2026-07-27 recycling

Brands send wider teams to London Packaging Week

London Packaging Week 2026 is seeing broader cross-functional registrations from major brands, reflecting the growing role of collaboration in packaging development across marketing, engineering, procurement and sustainability.

2026-07-27 packagings

Taropak 2026 trade fair returns to Poznań in September

Taropak 2026 will take place on 23–25 September at the Poznań International Fair grounds. The event will be held in parallel with Polagra, covering solutions for packaging, labelling, logistics and automation.

2026-07-24 packagings

KHS receives EcoVadis platinum rating again

KHS received the EcoVadis platinum rating for the second consecutive year. The company improved its score to 89 out of 100 points and maintained its position among the top 1% of highest-rated companies worldwide.

2026-07-24 sustainability

Multivac implements Teamcenter as its central PLM system

Multivac has selected Teamcenter software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio as its strategic PLM system. The solution is intended to connect engineering and manufacturing and support further digitalization of product development and lifecycle management.

2026-07-24 Industry 4.0

Clariant and TUM celebrate a decade of catalysis excellence

Clariant and the Technical University of Munich marked the 10th anniversary of the TUM Catalysis Research Center and the Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award. During the ceremony, Professors Tao Zhang and Frances H. Arnold were honoured, and the partnership was extended for another three years.

2026-07-24 research

Südpack Medica opened its expanded plant in Coulmer

Südpack Medica has officially opened its expanded plant in Coulmer, France. The investment increases production capacity for primary pharmaceutical packaging and sterile barrier systems for medical devices and diagnostics.

2026-07-23 packagings

Re-cell develops structural batteries for aviation

The Re-cell project focuses on developing supercapacitors and structural batteries made from recycled carbon fibre for aviation applications. These solutions are intended to combine a load-bearing function with energy storage and support aircraft weight reduction.

2026-07-23 aircraft

Milar to consolidate Molykote distribution in Poland

Milar Sp. z o. o., part of the Biesterfeld Group, is expanding its distribution mandate for DuPont's Molykote specialty lubricants portfolio in Poland. From 1 August 2026, distribution of the brand on the Polish market will be consolidated under Milar.

2026-07-23 grease / lubricants

Arburg to present Allrounder Trend at TaipeiPlas 2026

At TaipeiPlas 2026, Arburg will present its Allrounder Trend electric standard injection moulding machines in Taiwan for the first time. The stand will feature an automated application producing the three-part "Donut-ella" USB cable winder.

2026-07-22 injection moulding press/machines

Südpack PLA film for packaging herbs and flowers

Südpack is introducing Planova, a PLA-based film for packaging fresh herbs, cut flowers, and potted plants. The material is intended to combine bio-based origin, biodegradability under industrial conditions, and performance properties relevant for retail and horticulture.

2026-07-22 bioplastics