TOMRA helps Irish retailers get ready for DRS launch
Shoppers can soon return drink containers for recycling to retailers selling beverages.
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New IntelliADJUST - the ultimate in-line PET bottle quality control
Sidel, a leader in innovative PET packaging solutions, is launching its latest PET bottle quality control technology.
Coca‑Cola strips labels from Sprite on-the-go bottles
Company proceedes with the first UK trial of "label-less" packaging intending to simplify the recycling process, and reduce use of packaging materials.
User-friendly air pillow system for different types of film
Storopack’s new AIRplus Mini Touch machine is suitable for different types of film and offers fast, intuitive operation thanks to its touch display, which can be positioned on the front or back
Everything’s new with EU 2022/1616
The new regulation on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods (EU) 2022/1616 means many changes and new administrative requirements for recyclers and converters of food contact materials.
New acetaldehyde control technology for PET Packaging
Avient unveils ColorMatrix AAnchor: New acetaldehyde control technology for PET packaging
Alpla acquires packaging specialist Fortiflex
Focus on large-volume plastic packaging for the industry.
Oerlikon HRSflow expands its Italian manufacturing plant
New plant in San Polo di Piave. Oerlikon HRSflow expands its Italian manufacturing plant to serve growing European markets.
Waving the flag for PET innovation and circularity
As Petcore Europe makes final preparations for its Annual Conference taking place in February 2024, we caught up with president, Antonello Ciotti, to talk about the PET value chain and its core priorities.
Color etching technology for dark plastic surfaces
New Ampacet ColorMark masterbatch that enables processors to create permanent lettering and designs in intricate detail on dark plastic surfaces.
Tackling global resource security with OQ's latest polymer innovations
New additions to the OQ Luban polypropylene impact copolymer (ICP) portfolio as well as a new LLDPE Rotomoulding offering OQ Luban LL8446.21 will be launched to customers by the end of 2023.
Expansion of the Celanese portfolio
From January 2024, K.D. Feddersen Distribution in Europe is expanding its extensive Celanese PBT range with new grades for food applications, halogen-free flame retardancy and high CTI values.
