A beverage sector in flux works on sustainable bottle concepts for the future
No other issue is currently of greater concern to drinks manufacturers than the choice of material for bottles.
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Plastics Recycling Show Europe goes Virtual from 9 to 11 December 2020
Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) will now run as a virtual event from 9 to 11 December 2020. Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries at the European Commission will deliver the opening keynote address.
SABIC and Schwarz Group embark on pilot project
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has embarked on a pilot project with Schwarz Group, Europe’s largest retail store operator, for the use of transparent film bags made from certified circular polyethylene (PE) in vegetable packaging.
Südpack opens new site in Erolzheim
In a frame adapted to the current situation the opening of the new Südpack production site in Erolzheim was celebrated on 6 October 2020 after two years of construction.
O-I Glass and Krones AG sign Collaboration Agreement
O-I Glass, Inc. and Germany’s Krones AG signed a strategic collaboration agreement that aims to elevate glass by innovating together and to jointly create solutions for the growing glass market.
SABIC and ELC announce collaboration to unveil the first premium brand packaging tube
SABIC announced its collaboration with The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), global skincare brand Origins Natural Resources Inc. and beauty packaging manufacturer Albéa for the upcoming 2021 market debut of an advanced beauty tube pack for Origins.
STADLER celebrates the production of the 1000th ballistic separator
STADLER has reached an impressive milestone with the production of its 1,000th ballistic separator. The machine was purchased by Vaersa, a company providing waste management and remediation activities in the Valencia region, in Spain.
Syntegon goes live at Pack Expo Connects 2020
Since the in-person Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO have been cancelled, the process and packaging technology specialist Syntegon is presenting its latest solutions at the virtually-hosted Pack Expo Connects from November 9 to 13, 2020.
SABIC launches innovative TF-BOPE film for frozen food packaging
SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has launched a sustainable packaging solution for frozen food which combines a new polyethylene (PE) grade with innovative film production technology.
Mandatory deposit on containers in Germany: no more exceptions
The Bundesrat (upper house of German parliament) recently voted in favor of extending the mandatory deposit on containers to cover all non-returnable plastic bottles and beverage cans.
Irplast joins Sabic's Trucircle initiative
Irplast, known for its advanced LISIM stretching technology applied to BOPP that is done in one step compared to the standard two-step process, has always focused on sustainability with important investments to reduce thickness and to save raw materials and energy.
A change of leadership at interpack
Thomas Dohse (50) has been the new leader of interpack in his capacity as Project Director since the start of September. He follows Bernd Jablonowski, who rose to the Managing Board of Messe Düsseldorf as an Executive Director.
